Regulatory Updates: Page 78

Lead found in U.S. crowns

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Some crowns made in the United States contain lead, WBNS-TV of Columbus, Ohio, reported Friday.

April 24, 2008

Compounded painkillers called risky

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists beware -- some pharmacy-compounded topical anesthetics may be using unapproved or withdrawn ingredients.

November 26, 2007

Mercury goes to trial

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

What is the FDA's role in determining dental mercury's harmful impact on the environment? Why doesn't the FDA implement a rule proposed in 2002 that calls to classify mercury tooth fillings under the medical devices regulations?

November 11, 2007

Oral bone substitute approved

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Collagen Matrix announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its SynOss synthetic material, a type of artificial bone, for oral surgery.

November 5, 2007