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. 

A recent study from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health highlighted challenges related to medical-dental integration at Federally Qualified Health Centers.

Federal and state health officials have been investigating a tuberculosis outbreak connected to recalled human bone tissue products sold to hospitals, surgical centers and dental clinics.

The American Dental Association recently released new guidance for managing pain in pediatric patients.

The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners is considering changes to the state's anesthesia requirements after multiple patient deaths, abc15.com reported Aug. 18.

Federal and state health officials began investigating a tuberculosis outbreak in July connected to recalled human bone tissue products sold to hospitals, surgical centers and dental clinics.

The CDC is working with the FDA and state officials to address a tuberculosis outbreak connected to recalled human bone tissue products sold to hospitals, surgical centers and dental clinics.

The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recently asked the Health Resources and Services Administration to keep a national performance measure for oral health.