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ADAA pushes for comprehensive dental assistant training
By Donna Domino
A number of U.S. states require little to no training for dental assistants, but the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) says minimum competency standards are needed to protect the public and the dental team.
February 10, 2011
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ADA: Infection control critical in dental office
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Noting "heightened interest" in infection control procedures in dental settings following recent developments at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dayton, OH, the ADA reaffirmed the importance of implementing and maintaining good infection control practices.
February 9, 2011
New U.S. bill would make dentists emergency responders
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New legislation designed to designate dentists as emergency responders has been introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives after an earlier version of the bill was tabled last year by a Congress facing a host of more pressing priorities.
February 9, 2011
Fla. may cut Medicaid dental services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As Florida legislators try to trim the state's Medicaid budget -- which is expected to top $21 billion next year -- dentistry may be one of the services that could face cuts, according to a news story in the Miami Herald.
February 9, 2011
FDA clears 1st image review app for iPads, iPhones
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued 510(k) marketing clearance for MIM Software's Mobile MIM application, the first mobile image viewing application to receive clearance for diagnostic use on Apple's iPhone and iPad devices.
February 9, 2011
Columbia Univ. opens Center for Craniofacial Regeneration
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Columbia University has established the Center for Craniofacial Regeneration (CCR) to facilitate and expand the stem cell research taking place at the university.
February 9, 2011
Conn. legislators mull advanced dental hygienist model
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Connecticut continues to consider creating an advanced dental hygiene practitioner program in the state as a way to increase access to dental care for underserved populations.
February 8, 2011
U.K. dental group launches educational Web portal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Touchstone, a new online tool for dental professionals, was introduced to the U.K. dental community on February 3 at an event sponsored by the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK).
February 7, 2011
FDA launches medical device innovation initiative
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hoping to streamline the development and commercialization of new medical devices through a new initiative dubbed Innovation Pathway, a priority review program for new, breakthrough medical devices.
February 7, 2011
CDC's oral health division on the chopping block?
By Rob Goszkowski
The dental community is up in arms over a proposal by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to fold its Division of Oral Health into the Division of Adult and Community Health, saying it will dilute the government's efforts to improve pediatric oral health.
February 6, 2011
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Illumibrite signs China distributor
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
China PharmaHub, a biopharmaceutical acquisition and development company, has signed an exclusive agreement to be a distributor for Illumibrite, which markets the Illumibrite professional teeth-whitening system and Gel Savers trays in the U.S. China PharmaHub will have the exclusive distribution rights in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau for the promotion, sale, and delivery of Illumibrite's product line.
February 6, 2011
FDA calls for review of TMJ implants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered three manufacturers of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) implants to conduct postmarket surveillance studies to determine the length of time before the implants are removed or replaced due to pain or other reasons.
February 6, 2011
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