Regulatory Updates

Dentsply Sirona, Siemens dental MRI gets FDA nod

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

MAGNETOM Free.Max Dental Edition magnetic resonance (MRI) system has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

March 9, 2026

Bill calls for banning AI from giving dental, medical advice

By Melissa Busch

A New York bill is striking back against AI impersonating doctors and dentists online.

March 9, 2026

DentScribe gets allowance notice for 1st U.S. patent

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DentScribe received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its patent on automating dental notes.

March 5, 2026

IHS to cease using mercury amalgam

By Karie Neeley Anderson

The U.S. Indian Health Service is phasing out mercury amalgam by 2027, swapping it with heavy metal-free materials.

February 16, 2026

How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry

By Melissa Busch

With recent legislation and other developments, dentists should know the critical implications for patients taking buprenorphine, according to a new commentary.

February 13, 2026

Carestream manufacturing site gets clean inspection

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Carestream Dental’s manufacturing facility in France passed its recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspection.

January 29, 2026

Sign up for the 2026 State of Compliance Address

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The virtual event, eligible for 1.5 CE credits, features legal, regulatory, and strategic experts to discuss digital risk and resilience.

January 7, 2026

Board reinstates license of dentist convicted of being intoxicated at work

By Clark Kauffman

The dentist claimed he was "poisoned" by others while working.

December 30, 2025

FDA OKs trial for RevBio's dental bone glue

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

RevBio's Tetranite adhesive is designed for dental ridge augmentation without membranes, meshes, or fixation devices.

December 27, 2025

FDA OKs Mesosil's dental antimicrobial system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The antimicrobial silica additive for composites and cements received 510(k) clearance from the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

December 23, 2025

Pearl's Second Opinion expanded capabilities get FDA nod

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The approval extends the capabilities of Pearl’s Second Opinion platform to panoramic radiographs.

December 23, 2025

Overjet gets FDA nod for CBCT Assist

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Overjet’s CBCT Assist has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

December 22, 2025

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