Salley Shannon[email protected]Regulatory UpdatesFacing lawsuit, FDA reviews amalgamShould pregnant women and parents of small children be warned against amalgam restorations? Should dental assistants, or dentists themselves? After tussling with such questions periodically since 1980, the FDA is once again asking for public comments.May 6, 2008HomeThe candidates speak: Dentistry takes a back seatHealthcare looms large in the primaries, with most candidates claiming they’ll help uninsured Americans. But no candidate has taken a clear position on helping the uninsured pay for dentistry.February 14, 2008HomeThe candidates speak: Dentistry takes a back seatHealthcare looms large in the primaries, with most candidates claiming they’ll help uninsured Americans. But no candidate has taken a clear position on helping the uninsured pay for dentistry.January 29, 2008Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDental assistant shot at practice ID'dA dental assistant who was allegedly shot multiple times, including in her face, at a Georgia practice has been identified.Oral-Systemic LinkTooth loss may be linked to depressionPodcastsAre dentists really dropping dental insurance? Here's what the data sayDental HygieneNew dental gel may upend tooth repairInfection ControlOral infections cause eyeball growths on TV personality