The American Dental Association recently made recommendations to federal officials in support of interoperability for dental imaging. The ADA submitted comments March 11 to the HHS Department and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology in response…
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North Carolina legislators are considering switching the state dental board to be made up of politically appointed members instead of ones elected by dentists, NC Newsline reported March 16. Six notes: 1. The North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners currently…
Louisiana Sen. Mike Fesi has introduced a second bill to repeal the Louisiana Department of Health’s water fluoridation program and prohibit public water systems from automatically adding the mineral. Four notes: 1. Senate Bill 4 would remove a state rule…
A coalition of dental organizations has called on the Department of Education to modify implementation dates for upcoming student loan changes. Five notes: 1. Several federal student loan changes were established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including new…
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has introduced the Promoting Dental Health Act to reauthorize funding for the CDC’s Oral Health Program for five years, according to a March 5 news release. Here are five things to know:
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U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel has introduced a resolution to affirm the safety and efficacy of the use of fluoride in the U.S. The goal of the resolution is to push back against state and local measures to ban fluoride, according…
The World Health Organization has released a new guideline supporting environmentally sustainable, less invasive and affordable oral healthcare. Five notes: 1. The new guideline provides evidence‑based recommendations for the use of mercury‑free dental materials and minimal interventions to prevent and…
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has warned the Environmental Protection Agency that its current fluoride assessment plan could have negative repercussions on children’s oral health. Seven notes: 1. EPA announced in January that it plans to review new information…
The American Dental Association Foundation has created a disaster relief fund to support dentists affected by natural disasters. Grants will be given to state dental associations and their affiliated foundations, according to a Feb. 25 news release. States are eligible…
The American Dental Association is urging lawmakers to support scientific oversight of potential federal fluoride regulations. Five notes: 1. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing Feb. 24 titled “From Source to Tap: A…