Advertising Advertising by dentists is regulated by the State of Illinois. The following excerpts from the regulations will help you when deciding how to name your practice or advertise your services. Persons licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Illinois may advertise in any medium or other form of public communications in a manner which is truthful, and which is not fraudulent, deceptive, inherently misleading or proven to be misleading in practice. Such advertising shall contain al ...

Americans With Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to dental practices and must be consulted when you encounter issues pertaining to those with disabilities. In addition, the AwDA applies if you are doing major renovation or constructing a new office. This information has been compiled to assist the general public in understanding and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It does not constitute a determination by the Department of Justice of your rights a ...

Biomaterials and Medical Devices: An Industry in Transition The Impact of Healthcare Reform, Product Liability, Regulatory Issues, and Raw Materials Shortages Background of TMJ Research and Treatment "Dr. Enid Neidle, former director of scientific affairs for the American Dental Association (ADA), has described TMJ as "dentistry's hottest area of unorthodoxy and out-and-out quackery."1 Perhaps the historical perspective of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) implant disaster is most effectivel ...

CDRH Posts Proposed Rule, Guidance on Dental Implant Entire report can be viewed online. CDRH posted a proposed rule on reclassification of root-form endosseous dental implants and endosseous dental implant abutments. CDRH also posted a draft guidance on Class II Special Controls for the implants. Comments on both the proposed rule and draft guidance are due 12 August. When final this document will supersede: -Overview of Information Necessary for Premarket Notification Submissions for Endo ...

FDA Issues Guidance Establishing Special Controls for Root-form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments Document issued on : May 12, 2004 The draft of this document was issued on May 14, 2002 This document supersedes: Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-form Endosseous Dental Implants and Abutments; Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA issued May 14, 2002 Overview of Information Necessary for Premarket Notification Submissions for Endosseous Implan ...

F1408-97(2002)e1 Standard Practice for Subcutaneous Screening Test for Implant Materials 1. Scope 1.1 This practice covers a short-term testing method to screen the subcutaneous tissue reaction to metallic or other implant candidate materials in small laboratory animals. The material may be dense or porous. The tissue reactions will be evaluated in comparison to those evoked by control materials that are accepted as clinical implant materials. 1.2 This practice, along with other appropriate b ...

F2026-00 Standard Specification for Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Polymers for Surgical Implant Applications 1. Scope 1.1 This specification covers polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymer in virgin forms as supplied by a vendor (pellets, powder, and so forth). It provides requirements and associated test methods for these thermoplastics when they are to be used in the manufacture of intracorporeal devices such as surgical implants or components of surgical or dental devices. 1.2 As with any materia ...

F67-00 Standard Specification for Unalloyed Titanium for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R50250, UNS R50400, UNS R50550, UNS R50700) 1. Scope 1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for four grades of unalloyed titanium used for the manufacture of surgical implants. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. Subject Index metals (for surgical implants); orthopaedic medical devices; titanium alloys; titanium/titanium alloy; titanium/titanium alloys (for surgical implants)

Finite Element Analysis at the Implant/Bone Interface for One-Piece vs Multi-Unit Implant Systems 2003 By: Wang R-F, Kang B, and Lang BR University of Michigan Abstract: The recent introduction of implant systems that combine the implant and the abutment as one unit has prompted the question of whether or not these new systems result in different stresses at the bone to implant interface when compared with the multi-unit implant systems. This objective of this study was to measure the str ...

Guidance Document For Testing Orthopedic Implants With Modified Metallic Surfaces Apposing Bone or Bone Cement April 28, 1994 This guidance was written prior to the February 27, 1997 implementation of FDA's Good Guidance Practices, GGP's. It does not create or confer rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statute, regulations, or both. This guidance will be upd ...

Illinois - Anesthesia Permits According to the Illinois Dental Practice Act, licensed dentists who wish to provide conscious sedation or deep and general anesthesia services to patients must first obtain an anesthesia permit from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Depending on the level of service to be provided, the dentist must apply for either a Permit A or Permit B. Neither permit is required if the dentist is merely providing an oral medication or nitrous oxide analgesia t ...

Illinois - License to Practice Dentistry or Dental Hygiene Dentistry The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (IDPR) is the state agency charged with issuing a license to practice dentistry in the state. Any dentist wishing to practice must first obtain a general license which permits the dentist to practice in all areas of dentistry. Following post-graduate study in a specialty area, a dentist may apply and be tested for a specialty license in the areas of orthodontics, pediatric de ...

Illinois - Potentially Infectious Medical Waste Disposal Acts Prohibited: Potentially Infectious Medical Waste Disposal (415 ILCS 5/56.1) Sec. 56.1. Acts prohibited. A. No person shall: a. Cause or allow the disposal of any potentially infectious medical waste. Sharps may be disposed in any landfill permitted by the Agency under Section 21 of this Act to accept municipal waste for disposal, if both: 1. the infectious potential has been eliminated from the sharps by treatment; and 2. the ...

Illinois - Prescription Writing Authority Licensed dentists in Illinois may write prescriptions only in connection with dental-related ailments or conditions. To write a prescription for any other non-dental condition is a violation of the Illinois Dental Practice Act and may make the dentist liable for license sanction. By virtue of receiving the general dental license, a dentist may write prescriptions for non-controlled substances. However, if a dentist wishes to have the authority to presc ...

Illinois - RPZ Valves RPZ valve requirements can be met by reviewing the following guidelines. Local municipalities may require more then these state guidelines so please check with your local government office. Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Protection General Inquiries: 217/782-4977 Office of Health Protection: 217/782-3984 Plumbing Program Policy #13 This policy addresses the Illinois Department of Public Health general responsibilities and regulations regardin ...

Illinois - Special Requirements for Small Generators of Potential Infectious Medical Waste (PIMW) In order to improve the management of medical waste, the Illinois Environmental Protection Act was amended by adding Title XV (Public Act 87-752, House Bill 2491). This Title establishes statutory and regulatory requirements to ensure that Potentially Infectious Medical Waste (“PIMW”) will be handled in a safe and responsible manner. PIMW has replaced the term Hazardous (Infectious) Hospital Waste ...

Illinois - X-Ray Equipment Registration Every dentist who operates an x-ray machine must register with the Department of Nuclear Safety on an annual basis. If you have questions on x-ray fees or inspections, contact the Department at 217/785-9918. Every operator of a radiation installation must register radiation machines annually on a form prescribed by the Department. An annual registration fee for each machine possessed on January 1 of each year must be submitted with the registration form ...

Illinois Dental Practice Act Licenses and permits to practice dentistry and dental hygiene or to prescribe medication for a patient must be obtained by a dentist or dental hygienist on forms provided by the Department of Professional Regulation. A summary of these licenses and fees is presented below. Illinois Dental Practice Act (225 ILCS 25/11) Sec. 11. Types of Dental Licenses. The Department shall have the authority to issue the following types of licenses: a. General licenses. The Depar ...

In Vitro Evaluation of Horizontal Implant Micromovement in Bone Specimen With Contact Endoscopy March 2004 Engelke, Wilfried DrDrMed; Decco, Oscar A. DDS; Rau, María José DiplIng; Massoni, María Clara Acosta Bioing, Schwarzwäller, Wolfgang DrRerNat Implant Dentistry: Volume 13(1) March 2004 pp 88-94 Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Primary stability of dental implants is mandatory for their osseointegration. A method is described that allows obj ...

Unconventional Dentistry: Part III. Legal and Regulatory Issues By: Burton H. Goldstein, DMD, MS, FRCD(C) UD presents issues of dental quackery, fraud and malpractice, and it also engenders professional concerns about public protection and professional risks. Case reports illustrate numerous issues. The reader is encouraged to evaluate the cases for problems related to malpractice, fraud, ethics, behaviours and professionalism. A discussion of ethical issues is beyond the scope of this paper. ...

USFDA - Subpart D -- Prosthetic Devices - Sec. 872.3580 Preformed gold denture tooth [Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 21, Volume 8] [Revised as of April 1, 2004] [CITE: 21CFR872.3580] TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUBCHAPTER H - MEDICAL DEVICES PART 872 -- DENTAL DEVICES Subpart D -- Prosthetic Devices Sec. 872.3580 Preformed gold denture tooth. (a) Identification. A preformed gold denture tooth ...