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 accused in shooting responds to lawsuitA dentist in Georgia accused of shooting her partner to death has responded to a wrongful death lawsuit.OrthodonticsThe future of noninvasive orthodontics may rely on thisVulnerable PopulationsNavigating dysphagia: Comprehensive care strategies for nursing facilitiesLegal IssuesDental manager accused of evading taxes sentenced to prisonInsuranceNegotiating dental insurance reimbursement fees: A key strategy for practice growth