Online Dental Insurance, Congress approves dental responder legislation
Dental responder legislation was on its way to the White House for expected presidential signature and enactment after bipartisan and final approval by the 113th Congress March 4th 2013.
The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013 makes dental entities eligible for carrying out certain educational and training activities pertaining to public health emergencies. States, at their option, may include dentists and dental facilities, including dental schools, in their public health emergency plans without mandating participation by dentists.
