Clinical Leadership

The American Dental Association recently released new guidance for managing pain in pediatric patients.

The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners is considering changes to the state's anesthesia requirements after multiple patient deaths, abc15.com reported Aug. 18.

Federal and state health officials began investigating a tuberculosis outbreak in July connected to recalled human bone tissue products sold to hospitals, surgical centers and dental clinics.

The CDC is working with the FDA and state officials to address a tuberculosis outbreak connected to recalled human bone tissue products sold to hospitals, surgical centers and dental clinics.

The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recently asked the Health Resources and Services Administration to keep a national performance measure for oral health.

A new guideline from the American Dental Association suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay could lead to better outcomes when used with common restorative materials. 

The American Association of Orthodontics recently opposed the use of mail-order orthodontics, citing a lack of in-person examinations.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded there is not enough evidence to recommend or oppose preventive interventions in primary care for people without symptoms.

A panel of reviewers under the National Toxicology Program's Board of Scientific Counselors recommended the NTP revise its draft report on a possible relationship between fluoride and IQ to account for potential study biases and recent literature.

The American Dental Association called for revisions in the National Toxicology Program's third draft report on the effects of fluoride exposure.