Washington dental practice reports data breach affecting patient records
US-based story. Dental practices should review email security protocols and staff access controls after this breach.
Regulation
Regulation shapes what dentists can charge, which devices they can use, and how patient data must be stored.
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Ohio woman pleads not guilty to unlicensed dentistry fraud charges
Enforcement reminder: unlicensed dental practice continues to trigger fraud charges; verify provider credentials.
KNMT calls on NZa to withdraw dental profit publication
KNMT challenges NZa profit data as incomplete and misleading; dental practices may face reputational and regulatory pressure.
Illinois considers teledentistry bill to clarify practice standards
Illinois may regulate teledentistry: practices should monitor SB 3211 for compliance requirements and scope changes.
New York dentist arrested for illegal narcotic prescribing
Dentists should review prescribing protocols to ensure narcotics are only issued to actively treated patients with documented clinical need.
Class-action lawsuits filed against Delta Dental in four US states
Four states file class actions against Delta Dental over reimbursement suppression: relevant for practices negotiating insurance contracts.
Isle of Wight UDA funding rises 48% under new dental reform plan
Isle of Wight dentists: new UDA rates and 110% activity allowance effective now. Budget planning and patient scheduling must be reviewed.
Free intra-oral scanners tied to production volumes breach legal framework, says French union
French court precedent now applies to scanner-for-volume agreements; dentists should review supplier terms against UNPPD guidance.
Three US dental companies settle lawsuits over operations and advertising
US regulatory action against DSOs continues; relevant for European practitioners aware of US market consolidation trends.
Oklahoma expands dental access through new legislation
Oklahoma dentists should review HB 3934 scope changes and credential recognition updates affecting licensing and practice authority.
EFP backs Cyprus Declaration on Oral Health in Europe
EFP-backed declaration pushes for oral health integration into European healthcare policy and systems.
French Dentists Suspended for Refusing Chinese Prostheses Quotas
Pressure on dentists to use cheap imports raises questions about professional autonomy and the survival of European dental laboratories.
GDC acknowledges fee burden as ORE Part 2 cost rises to £6,967
ORE fees now £6,967 following £2,732 increase; GDC acknowledges candidate burden.
NICE guidance on endocarditis prophylaxis updated for first time in 20 years
NICE endocarditis prophylaxis guidance now requires antibiotic cover for high-risk extraction and oral surgery patients. Non-compliance exposes dentists to negligence claims.
Welsh NHS dental contract: 100% of practices rate implementation as poor
Welsh NHS practices overwhelmingly report poor contract implementation; 83% at risk of reducing NHS commitment without support.
State dental boards increase scrutiny of DSO operations
State boards are tightening DSO oversight; dentists in DSOs should review compliance with their local board rules.
ORE Part 2 fee jumps 65% to £6,967, sparking candidate backlash
GDC raised ORE Part 2 fees by 65% effective 6 May, affecting overseas-trained dentists seeking UK registration. Budget impact for candidates.
ADA pushes FTC to investigate dental insurance market competition
ADA formally asks FTC to investigate dental insurance competition; outcomes could affect your payer contracts and claims processes.
10 dental Medicaid updates from Q1 2026
Q1 2026 Medicaid updates affect billing and eligibility across states; verify local rules with your payer.
Pennsylvania expands dental faculty licensing for school clinics
New law eases faculty licensing for dentists at Pennsylvania dental schools; affects recruitment and teaching models.
About Regulation
Regulation shapes what dentists can charge, which devices they can use, and how patient data must be stored. In the Netherlands, the NZa sets tariffs and the IGJ oversees care quality. European rules (the MDR for medical devices, GDPR for patient data) apply on top of national law.
The Council of European Dentists tracks EU Commission policy that touches dentistry: cross-border care, professional recognition, and EU-wide quality standards. Changes at that level filter down into daily practice decisions.
This page collects news on tariffs, compliance requirements, regulatory decisions, and policy developments relevant to dental practices across Europe.