Salley Shannon[email protected]Regulatory UpdatesFacing lawsuit, FDA reviews amalgamShould pregnant women and parents of small children be warned against amalgam restorations? Should dental assistants, or dentists themselves? After tussling with such questions periodically since 1980, the FDA is once again asking for public comments.May 6, 2008HomeThe candidates speak: Dentistry takes a back seatHealthcare looms large in the primaries, with most candidates claiming they’ll help uninsured Americans. But no candidate has taken a clear position on helping the uninsured pay for dentistry.February 14, 2008HomeThe candidates speak: Dentistry takes a back seatHealthcare looms large in the primaries, with most candidates claiming they’ll help uninsured Americans. But no candidate has taken a clear position on helping the uninsured pay for dentistry.January 29, 2008Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesTexas sues providers, more for unnecessary dental careTexas has filed a lawsuit against multiple dentists and marketers, exposing a massive dental fraud scheme.Immune SystemGum disease may be linked to these cancersPrivacyThe HIPAA security shake-up: Is your dental practice ready?Dental HygieneKeebler strikes with epic oral care-related April Fools’ jokeSponsor ContentPodcast: Recognizing X-Linked Hypophosphatemia in Dental Patients