California Law Requires X-Ray Reviews Before Orthodontic Treatment
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that requires dentists who provide orthodontics to review each patient’s recent x-rays prior to the movement.
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Grants to Support Research Into Smoking’s Impact on Oral Health
Two research projects at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry recently received funding from the Tobacco-Related Disease Research.
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Aspen Dental Opens First of Six Planned Practices in California
Aspen Dental has opened its first of six new dental practices in California, expanding its presence to 41 states. The new practices, all.
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Scammers Target California Dentists
Scammers posing as Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents and as employees of Southern California Edison are targeting dentists in California, according to the California.
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California Sets Transition Period for Controlled Substance Prescription Forms
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 149 on March 11, providing a transition period for implementing new prescription forms for controlled substances that.
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California Bill to Cover SDF Treatment for Medi-Cal Patients
Authored by Sen. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento), MD, MPH, California Senate Bill 154 would make silver diamine fluoride (SDF) treatment for tooth decay a.
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New Forms Required for Controlled Substance Prescriptions in California
Dentists in California who prescribe controlled substances now must use prescription forms that include a serialized number in a format approved by the.
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California Budget Boosts Denti-Cal Funding
Passed on June 15, the 2017-2018 California budget includes funding for state dental programs. It specifies a $30 million ongoing allocation for the.
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Course to Explore the Opioid Epidemic and Dentistry
Opioid abuse continues to spread, with more than 15,000 deaths from overdoses of prescription opioids in 2015, reports the Centers for Disease Control.
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California Tobacco Tax on the Ballot on Tuesday
In addition to the Presidential election and down-ballot races that will be decided on Tuesday, California has posted Proposition 56. A yes vote.
