Regulatory Updates

Hearing reveals end of fluoride supplements may be near

By Melissa Busch

The early hours of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration hearing held on July 23 to collect feedback on concerns associated with prescription fluoride supplements for kids reveal the future of the cavity-fighter may be in trouble.

July 23, 2025

After 6 malpractice claims, dentist is sanctioned a 3rd time, once his license expires

By Clark Kauffman

A former West Des Moines, IA, dentist who has been sued six times for medical malpractice has been sanctioned for the third time by the Iowa Dental Board.

July 17, 2025

Dentists say it’s time to stop handling anesthesia alone

By Melissa Busch

Dentists say it’s time for laws to change to make procedures involving anesthesia safer by requiring an anesthesiologist.

July 14, 2025

Opinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters

By Dr. Divya Mudumba

For Dr. Divya Mudumba, participating in the Academy of General Dentistry’s Hill Day reminded her of the importance of advocacy for the profession.

July 3, 2025

FDA meeting set to discuss pulling fluoride supplements

By Melissa Busch

Here’s your chance to discuss the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) possibly pulling fluoride supplements for children from the market.

June 27, 2025

FDA OKs Cube Click's dental AI diagnostic

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cube Click's artificial intelligence (AI)-powered diagnostic device Smile Dx.

June 24, 2025

VCS Medical's topical dental anesthetic gets FDA nod

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

VCS Medical’s oral topical anesthetic spray DentalJect has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance.

June 23, 2025

FDA OKs Theodent's fluoride-free varnish

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Theodent has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Rennou Varnish.

June 20, 2025

CDA lauds delaying dental funding cuts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Dental Association (CDA) supports the state legislature’s decision to delay Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to cut Proposition 56 funding for Medi-Cal Dental and dental coverage for undocumented adults.

June 12, 2025

Pearl's Second Opinion 3D gets FDA nod

Dental artificial intelligence solutions provider Pearl has received U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Second Opinion 3D.

June 1, 2025

ADHA opposes bill, claiming it bypasses accreditation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) President Erin Haley-Hitz has publicly opposed Nevada Senate Bill 495.

May 28, 2025

FDA aims to pull fluoride supplements from the market

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on May 13 that it aims to remove concentrated ingestible fluoride prescription drops and tablets for infants and toddlers from the market.

May 13, 2025

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