While the coronavirus pandemic rages on, choosing the proper mask can feel like an overwhelming decision. Face masks, often referred to as surgical masks or procedure masks, are one form of Personal Protective Equipment necessary for the fight against COVID-19. Food and Drug Administration-cleared... CONTINUE READING
Pennsylvania Department of Health joins other public health agencies in urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue warnings for dangerous combination of medications amid prescription drug overdose crisis. Members of the public are invited to participate at Change.org. Last... CONTINUE READING
For the next 89 days, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will accept public comment on a proposed ban on the use of powdered medical gloves. Afterward, it will review the new information and make a final decision. According to a report by Newsweek.com, on Monday the FDA issued... CONTINUE READING
The National Association of Dental Laboratories estimates up to 40% of dental laboratory products - including crowns, implants, bridges - are now arriving from overseas. The trade association, with 43 affiliated state and regional commercial dental laboratory associations, created... CONTINUE READING
Electronic cigarette manufacturers aim to label their products as less risky than smoking. They're seeking a nod from the Food and Drug Administration, but if the American Dental Association has any say, they won't get it. The ADA recently requested that FDA consider published and ongoing... CONTINUE READING
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLey4Qe-UxcxaijSaAZA5VGjvaadp0XFL7&v=Ks2L6XFLAeA] A Feb. 4 press event launched the FDA's first national youth tobacco prevention campaign, "The Real Cost." According to fda.gov, the administration's first youth tobacco prevention campaign targets... CONTINUE READING
