The American Teledentistry Association has developed guiding principles for State Legislators seeking to introduce bills related to teledentistry. http://www.americanteledentistry.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/American-Teledentistry-Association-Guiding-Principles.pdf
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Guiding Principles for Teledentistry Legislation
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North Carolina Rural Broadband Grant Program is a Boon for Teledentistry
The ATDA applauds North Carolina’s initiative to improve access to teleheath care by bringing broadband internet to rural and underserved communities in the state. https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2019/10/25/rural-broadband-grant-program-gets-a-5-million-boost/
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ADA Citizen Petition Against SmileDirectClub Denied By FDA
In a letter of May 30th, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration denied the American Dental Association’s Citizen Petition against SmileDirectClub. “…we are denying your request that FDA initiate enforcement action against the devices and conduct that you have alleged.” Petition_Denial_Letter_from_FDA_CDRH_to_American_Dental_Association