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 IssuesDentist’s defamation suit over bad reviews moves forwardA state appeals court ruled on September 15 that a patient who posted negative reviews about a dentist could be sued for defamation.Infection ControlInfection control matters to dental patientsSmile DesignClinical tip: Replacement of a congenital missing caninePublic HealthGetting married may be good for teeth, especially men’sScope of PracticeU.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer