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CME Outfitters Awarded Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CME Outfitters, a leading accredited provider of continuing education and a division of KnowFully Learning Group, today announced it has been awarded Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) in recognition of its commitment to team-based education to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CME Outfitters, a leading accredited provider of continuing education and a division of KnowFully Learning Group, today announced it has been awarded Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) in recognition of its commitment to team-based education to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes.
  • Joint Accreditation recognizes CME Outfitters' commitment to interprofessional education and team-based care.
  • As a jointly accredited provider, CME Outfitters is accredited to provide continuing education to the entire interdisciplinary health care team through a single, unified process and set of accreditation standards.
  • CME Outfitters now also holds accreditations to provide continuing education to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, PAs, psychologists, social workers, optometrists, registered dieticians and athletic trainers.

The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations® and Prometric® Launch New DLOSCE for Dentists

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

BALTIMORE, Feb.24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE), in partnership with Prometric, has announced the successful implementation of the Joint Commission's new Dental Licensure Objective Structured Clinical Examination (DLOSCE).

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  • BALTIMORE, Feb.24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE), in partnership with Prometric, has announced the successful implementation of the Joint Commission's new Dental Licensure Objective Structured Clinical Examination (DLOSCE).
  • The new technological aspects of the DLOSCE represent a significant leap forward in the standardized assessment of aspiring dentists.
  • The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) is the agency responsible for the development and administration of the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE).
  • This 16-member Commission includes experts from dental schools, dental practice, state dental boards, dental hygiene, dental students, and the public.

Pennsylvania Dental Association Responds to Revised DOH Guidelines

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- After consultation with leaders in organized dentistry, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has released updated guidelines for dental practices in Pennsylvania.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- After consultation with leaders in organized dentistry, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has released updated guidelines for dental practices in Pennsylvania.
  • The newly released document ( REVISED Guidance on COVID-19 for Dental Health Care Personnel in Pennsylvania ) replaces the Guidance on COVID-19 for Dental Health Care Personnel in Pennsylvania issued on March 22, and these updated guidelines are effective immediately.
  • Founded in 1868, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) is comprised of approximately 5,200 member dentists.
  • It is a constituency of the American Dental Association (ADA), the largest and oldest national dental society in the world.

Teledentistry Embraced by American Association of Dental Boards in New Directive

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmileDirectClub , the industry pioneer and first direct-to-consumer medtech platform for teeth straightening, reports that the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) has issued the first Telehealth Directive to its member dental boards touting the necessity for accessible care through teledentistry.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmileDirectClub , the industry pioneer and first direct-to-consumer medtech platform for teeth straightening, reports that the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) has issued the first Telehealth Directive to its member dental boards touting the necessity for accessible care through teledentistry.
  • In response, SmileDirectClub Chief Executive Officer David Katzman made the following statement:
    We are completely aligned with the American Association of Dental Boards aim to ensure people have access to care and applaud the organization for issuing a directive that clearly points to the importance of teledentistry for the industry at large.
  • We look forward to the opportunity to continue working with the AADB, State Dental Boards and Associations, as well as their members, across the country to further strengthen doctor-directed teledentistry and how it benefits both the patient and the provider.
  • Through our cutting-edge teledentistry technology and vertically integrated model, we are revolutionizing the oral care industry, from clear aligner therapy to our affordable, premium oral care product line.

Florida Board of Dentistry Closes Investigation Into Smile Direct Club

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

It is great to have the support of dental boards like the State of Florida Dental Board, who welcome the access to care that todays technology and our platform creates.

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  • It is great to have the support of dental boards like the State of Florida Dental Board, who welcome the access to care that todays technology and our platform creates.
  • SmileDirectClub is a dental service organization (DSO) that provides marketing and administrative support services and a teledentistry platform to state-licensed dentists and orthodontists.
  • SmileDirectClubs mission is to democratize access to affordable and convenient care, unleashing the power of a persons smile to positively impact their place in the world.
  • Available in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Hong Kong, SmileDirectClub is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

California Dental Industry Faces New Mandatory Training Requirements In 2020 That Could Cost Business Owners Thousands.

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

This harassment prevention training course provides (up to 2) California Dental Board CE credits while also meeting the new mandatory requirements for the State of California.

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  • This harassment prevention training course provides (up to 2) California Dental Board CE credits while also meeting the new mandatory requirements for the State of California.
  • California dental offices can purchase this mandatory training for both supervisors and employees at http://www.mycecourse.com and save thousands on training.
  • "MindMeld Studios DBA myCEcourse.com is an approved preferred continuing educational provider by the California Dental Board.
  • MindMeld Studios over the past year has delivered state required prevention training courses to thousands of professionals in the dental industry.

Petition filed by Three Nonprofit Groups Asking FTC to Investigate Maine Dental Board for Antitrust Violation

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Thursday, October 31, 2019

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Three national nonprofits have petitioned the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the Maine Board of Dental Practice for antitrust violations.According to the petition, https://tinyurl.com/FTC-MEdentalboard ,the dental board refuses to enforce the state's fact sheet law.

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  • AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Three national nonprofits have petitioned the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the Maine Board of Dental Practice for antitrust violations.According to the petition, https://tinyurl.com/FTC-MEdentalboard ,the dental board refuses to enforce the state's fact sheet law.
  • As a result, some dentists who still use dental amalgam are withholding information from patients about amalgam's mercury content.
  • "The Maine Dental Board is not above the law," said Katherine Paul of Freeport, Maine, speaking for Organic Consumers Association.
  • If this board doesn't want to fulfill its duty, Maine's Governor should appoint a new dental board."