The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a final rule updating and improving the current Hazard Communication Standard to provide better information on data sheets and labels that might help first responders in case of a workplace emergency.

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention has rebranded to the Association for Dental Safety.

The American Dental Association reaffirmed its support for fluoride after the Journal of the American Medical Association published a study examining the effects of fluoride exposure in pregnant women.

The American Dental Association recently warned the public against visiting "veneer techs" after the unlicensed individuals became popular on social media.

The American Dental Association launched a category as part of its Seal of Acceptance program to help people identify non-opioid products for management of acute dental pain.

The American Dental Association shared recommendations for supporting dental practices after the Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare.

Many treatments and surgeries for patients with temporomandibular joint disorders lack supporting evidence of effectiveness and may even make pain worse, according to a recent investigation by KFF Health News and CBS News.

The U.S. Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights may bring back an audit program that checks covered entities and business associates for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Here are three clinical leadership headlines Becker's has reported on since Jan. 12:

The American Dental Association recently released new guidelines to manage short-term dental pain in adolescent and adult dental patients. 

The American Dental Association recently updated its recommendations for radiography safety. 

The reimplementation of mask mandates in healthcare settings could affect dental practices.

Here are four clinical leadership updates Becker's has reported on since Nov. 3: 

The American Dental Association recently released new guidance for capturing and exchanging digital radiographs.

The American Association of Orthodontists is offering guidance to SmileDirectClub patients after the teledentistry company announced it had shut down and filed for bankruptcy.

During a featured session at Becker's The Future of Dentistry Roundtable, Mike Webb, a consultant with Legally Mine, discussed the importance of asset protection and tax savings for entrepreneurial ASC leaders. 

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force finalized its recommendations on preventive interventions in non-dental primary care settings in people without symptoms. 

The COVID-19 pandemic slowed efforts to reduce the use of opioids in dentistry, according to a recent study from the University of Michigan.

The American Dental Association and the Forsyth Institute teamed up to launch a new research initiative. 

The American Dental Association House of Delegates voted Oct. 10 to reduce membership dues by 5% in 2024.