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 StoriesPublic HealthToo many patients may not know enough about oral healthOral health knowledge may be lacking for too many patients, according to a study.Legal IssuesCause of death of 9-year-old dental patient revealedLegal IssuesDental manager accused of stealing about $300K from employerDental HygieneUpgrading your thoughtware: How dental professionals can break free from limiting beliefsImplantsHealth of an implant may start with its screw