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Legislative Deep Dive: Dental Transparency Bill

The CDA’s priority bill this legislative session, SB23-179, goes into effect Aug. 6. The bill passed with a broad majority of legislative support and does several important things.

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Dental Assistant Scope Expansion Explored

At the CDA Annual Meeting, dentists heavily discussed and debated an increased scope of practice for dental assistants in reaction to the workforce shortage.

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ENDORSED PRODUCTS

FREE

SHIPPING AND DISCOUNTED SUPPLIES

The CDA has partnered with the Dentists Supply Company, Powered by Henry Schein. Members get discounted pricing when they purchase dental supplies and small equipment and the CDA generates non-dues revenue.

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NEED

GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE?

Allstate Benefits Self-Funded Program gives you cost savings and flexibility, while providing quality health benefits that comply with the Affordable Care Act. Your monthly payment is determined upfront and guaranteed not to increase for a full year.

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FACES OF THE CDA

All of your voices count! Even the quiet ones...

CDA President Dr. Leah Schulz

Hello CDA members! I’m Dr. Leah Schulz, your new CDA president. I’m excited for the opportunity to serve you in this capacity and am looking forward to working alongside many of you to continue to advance our profession this coming year.

As a brief introduction, I am your first community health CDA president, as well as your first CDA president to have graduated from dental school less than 10 years ago, which the ADA categorizes as a “new dentist.” This combination for a president would be unheard of in some other states, but not here in Colorado! Thank you for promoting diversity in your leadership.

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NEW DENTISTS

NDC

NEW PRACTICE CHECKLIST

When you start a new opportunity, there are many things to consider, including licenses, local requirements, insurance, infection control and OSHA, just to name a few. The CDA’s New Practice Checklist is a great starting point to address these issues.  Check out this valuable resource - member login required.

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LEARNING

ON DEMAND

The CDA New Dentist Committee isn't just for social events. It's also new dentists' resource for all things business. From managing practice liability and securing your financial future to buying a practice and navigating tax season, we've got you covered with a suite of on demand videos you can watch when you need them.

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TAKE ACTION

How Do I Get Involved?

Become an "ATL!" Action Team Leaders are CDA member dentists who have a pre-existing relationship with or are willing to invest the time toward developing a relationship with state and/or national legislators.

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2023 Legislative Victories

Many great victories resulted from the 2023 legislative session, thanks to the advocacy of the CDA and its members. Learn about some of the highlights involving insurance reform, Medicaid and budget wins.

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CDA FOUNDATION

HELPING

CO NONPROFITS

The CDA Foundation is honored to provide grant funding to Colorado 501(c)3 dental organizations twice a year. Helping non-profit entities increase access to dental care is a core value of the foundation.

The next deadline to apply is Sept. 1, 2023.

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