The American Dental Hygienists’ Association recently adopted 10 new and updated policies touching on a variety of issues in the field, including scope of practice, education and licensure. Six notes: 1. The ADHA established a definition for full practice authority…
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Arizona Sen. Janae Shamp, RN, has introduced a bill that would ban public water fluoridation in the state, The Center Square reported Feb. 3. The Senate Committee on Government advanced Senate Bill 1019 Feb. 3, moving it forward to the…
A bill proposed in the Washington state legislature would prohibit dentists from performing deep sedations and dental procedures simultaneously, according to a Feb. 2 report from FOX 13 Seattle. SB 6183 would require a multiprovider system with one individual sedating…
Kentucky lawmakers are making a second attempt to make water fluoridation optional in the state, Spectrum News 1 reported Jan. 29. Five notes: 1. State legislators considered a bill to reverse water fluoridation requirements last year, with the bill passing…
EPA has released its next steps for reviewing the health impact of drinking fluoridated water. Four notes: 1. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in April that the agency would “expeditiously review” new information on the potential health risks of fluoride…
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The American Dental Association has launched a task force to increase collaboration between specialty dental organizations. The ADA adopted a resolution to create the task force in order to identify opportunities for joint initiatives and to explore strategies to boost…
The American Dental Association is urging Congress to update the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act with oral healthcare in mind, according to a Jan. 21 news release from the ADA. Here are five things to know:
De’Keither Stamps, Mississippi public service commissioner, has introduced a resolution to review local public water systems’ continued use of synthetic sodium fluoride additives in drinking water, according to a Jan. 16 report from CBS affiliate 12 News. Here are five…
There are many moving parts that orthodontists have to juggle during the implementation of AI programs into their practices, but most importantly, they are the final decision makers when it comes to patient care. That’s according to the American Association…
The American Dental Association is exploring options to educate dentists on the oral health implications of Type 1 diabetes. The move comes in response to a resolution brought to the ADA’s House of Delegates in October, according to a Jan.…