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 IssuesLaw change sought following dental patient deathThe parents of a man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer.FluorideTreatments that may protect kids' teeth long termInvisible Aligners'Shape memory' aligners may be on the horizonPatient CommunicationAI-driven conversation intelligence: Elevating the dental patient experienceOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryTalking bone grafting in the dental practice with Dr. Tom Giacobbi
