About the CDA

Mission

The Colorado Dental Association is the professional association of dentists that fosters the success of a diverse membership and advances the oral health of the public.

Vision

The Colorado Dental Association is the recognized leading advocate for oral health in Colorado.

Core Values

The members of the Colorado Dental Association believe in and endeavor to practice the following core values:

• Effective Leadership
• Open Communication
• Ethical Behavior
• Moral Courage
• Strong Advocacy
• Fellowship
• Teamwork

• CDA Constitution & Bylaws (updated June 2023)
• CDA Articles of Incorporation
• CDA Position Manual
• CDA Strategic Plan

• CDA Board Member Code of Conduct
• CDA Antitrust Policy
• CDA Conflicts of Interest Disclosure and Acknowledgement
• CDA Harassment Policy
• CDA Whistleblower Policy
• CDA Judicial Procedure
• CDA Investment Policy
• CDA Travel Policy / 2024 Travel Reimbursement Form
• CDA Social Media Policy

Welcome to the Colorado Dental Association Board of Trustees training materials and onboarding!

This four-part Resource Guide is designed to familiarize you with our organization’s mission, structure, responsibilities, goals and expectations.

• Section 1: Board Basics – Learn what it means to serve on a Board and the responsibilities you have as a Board member.
• Section 2: All About the CDA – Learn about the CDA and the Board of Trustee’s role in governance and oversight.
• Section 3: Fiduciary Responsibility – Learn how to read CDA financial statements and what your duty is regarding financial oversight.
• Attestation and Acknowledgement: Please sign the attestation page and Conflict of Interest Disclosure form and return them to the CDA executive director.

Additional Resources:

• Watch Dr. Kathleen O’Loughlin’s Governance Training for Board Members
• Watch the CDA Financial Onboarding Training for Board Members

• ADA: ada.org/about/principles/code-of-ethics
• CDA Code of Professional Conduct

Membership Council

The CDA Membership Council is dedicated to overseeing the association's membership recruitment and retention efforts in addition to member benefits and wellness. The council increases awareness about the importance of membership, networking and exclusive benefits.

Council Charter

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Volunteer Time Commitment: Quarterly Zoom meetings for two hours during the evening and special program assistance as needed.

Council Members:
Dr. Jillian Stacey, Chair
Daniel Carney, CU Student
Dr. Asha Chinni
Dr. Melissa Goodpaster
Dr. Mark Kampfe
Dr. Sati Khalsa
Dr. Nate Kunzman
Dr. Cameron Reece
Dr. Amy Rosinsky
Dr. Leah Schulz
Dr. Tina Skinner

Staff Liaison:
Erica Carvin, 303-996-2842

Government Relations Council

Council Charter

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Volunteer Time Commitment: Approximately four to five meetings a year and meetings are scheduled as needed. The meetings are in the evening and are one to two hours via Zoom. Bi-weekly 30-minute lunchtime meetings take place during the Legislative Session which spans from Jan. to May. Additional time will be required reviewing materials via email as needed.

Council Members:
Dr. Ethan Kerns, Chair
Dr. Lindsay Compton
Dr. Karen Foster
Dr. Jeff Kahl
Dr. Jeff Lodl
Dr. Steve Nelson
Dr. James Parfitt
Dr. Leah Schulz
Dr. Susan Somerset
Dr. Tim Stacey
Dr. Zach Wells
Dr. Daniel Wilson

Staff Liaison:
Molly Pereira, 303-996-2844

Finance Council

Council Charter

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Volunteer time commitment: Seven meetings a year. All meetings are in the evening and between 60 and 90 minutes long. March, May, July, Sept, November, January and February, dates TBD.

Council Members:
Dr. Nelle Barr, Chair
Dr. Isra Ahmed
Dr. Jessica Allen
Dr. Bryan (Tim) Marshall
Dr. Kevin Patterson
Dr. Michael Scheidt
Dr. Leah Schulz

Staff Liaison
Pam Brockhaus, 303-996-2843
Susan Schaefer, 303-996-2845

New Dentist Council

Council Responsibilities

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Volunteer time commitment: Approximately four to five meetings a year and meetings are scheduled as needed. All meetings are in the evening and are usually 1.5-2 hours via Zoom except for at least one in-person meeting.

Council Members:
Dr. Isabella Jasek, Chair
Dr. Brandon Scheer, Vice Chair
Dr. Blythe Ferguson
Dr. Gina Giangreco
Dr. Melissa Goodpaster
Dr. Jenna Hyer
Dr. William Lee
Dr. Amy Rosinsky
Dr. Ann Skradski
Dr. Jillian Stacey
Dr. Emily Waikem
Dr. Evin Worthington

Staff Liaison:
Erica Carvin, 303-996-2842

Peer Review, Ethics and Conduct Council

Ethics and Professional Conduct Charter

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Volunteer time commitment: As needed when cases arise.

Peer Review Council:
Dr. Daniel J Selner, Chair 
Dr. Doug Heller
Dr. Kevin Patterson

Ethics Council:
Dr. Lisa Fox, Chair
Dr. Ewelina Ciula
Dr. Doug Heller
Dr. Stephenie Kaufmann
Dr. Richard Murdoch
Dr. Rhett Murray
Dr. Kevin Patterson
Dr. Veronica Ray
Dr. Heidi Winquist

Staff Liaison:
Molly Pereira, 303-996-2844

Component Leaders Council

Council Responsibilities

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Volunteer time commitment: Approximately six meetings a year: Feb, April, June, August, October & Dec. All meetings are in the evening and are one to two hours via Zoom.

Council Members:
Dr. Jillian Stacey, Chair
Dr. Tina Skinner, Co-Chair
Dr. Jon Anderson
Dr. Rachel Barone
Dr. Maggie Chavez
Dr. Dane Christensen
Dr. Nicole Ferrara
Dr. Karen Foster
Dr. Jillian Horkan
Dr. Susan Kutis
Dr. Karl Lackler
Dr. Sarah Lee
Dr. Carol Marshall
Dr. Jackson Petty
Dr. Cameron Reece
Dr. Jameson Ribbens
Dr. Jeane Schoemaker
Dr. Neil Schoemaker
Dr. Edith Weststeyn
Dr. Daniel Yacoob

Staff Liaison:
Erica Carvin, 303-996-2842

Dental Assistant Scope of Care Task Force

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Volunteer time commitment: Meetings are one hour every other month on Zoom or as needed.

Task Force Members:
Dr. David Jackson, Co-Chair
Dr. Leah Schulz, Co-Chair
Dr. Daniel Alleman
Dr. Jonathan Boynton
Dr. Jillian Horkan
Dr. Ethan Kerns
Dr. Allison Lesko
Dr. David Lurye
Dr. Leslie Murray
Dr. Jeane Schoemaker
Dr. Jillian Stacey

The CDA Dental Assistant Scope of Care Task Force was created by the CDA House of Delegates in 2022 and reinstated in 2023:

RESOLUTION 06-22-BS-2
Concerning the creation of a task force to evaluate the scope of care for dental assistants.

RESOLVED, that a task force be convened by the CDA president to evaluate the current scope of care and potential areas for expansion of scope for dental assistants in Colorado. Issues addressed must include, but not be limited to: supragingival scaling for adults and children; preventative and diagnostic procedures under indirect or telehealth supervision; licensure, registration or a certification of dental assistants; and educational requirements for expansion of scope. And be it further

RESOLVED, that the task force develop policy actions that the CDA could pursue legislatively, including public affairs support that would be needed to ensure successful outcomes. And be it further

RESOLVED, that the task force be composed of equal representation from the CDA Board of Trustees, Council on Government Relations, and at-large delegates or alternate delegates from the 2022 House of Delegates. And be it further

RESOLVED, that should a short-term solution be discovered that requires action before the 2023 House Governance 2022 CDA House of Delegates, an emergency meeting of the House of Delegates be scheduled and held virtually to take action. And be it further

RESOLVED, that the task force report its strategy recommendations and present a resolution to the 2023 CDA House of Delegates.

HOUSE ACTION: PASS

Dental Assistant Scope of Care Taskforce Report to the 2023 CDA House of Delegates

RESOLUTION 31-23-B
Concerning the extension of work by the Colorado Dental Association Dental Assistant Scope of Care Task Force.

RESOLVED, that the work of the Colorado Dental Association Dental Assistant Scope of Care Task Force be reauthorized for another year. And be it further

RESOLVED, that the task force report its findings and recommendations to the 2024 CDA House of Delegates.

HOUSE ACTIONS: PASS

RESOLUTION 32-23-HS
Concerning a Sunrise Review for scaling of adults and children by dental assistants under the onsite supervision of a dentist.

RESOLVED, that the CDA’s Dental Assistant Scope of Care Task Force develop and submit a Sunrise Review application to expand the dental assistant scope of practice by December 2023. And be it further

RESOLVED, that the application should include, but not be limited to, scope, supervision, training, and any licensing requirements to allow for dental assistants to do perio probing and calculus removal under the direct supervision of a dentist. And be it further

RESOLVED, that the CDA Dental Assistant Scope of Care Task Force report to the 2024 CDA House of Delegates on the results of the Sunrise Review and strategy for any legislative next steps.

HOUSE ACTIONS: PASS

Workforce Task Force

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Volunteer time commitment: Meetings are one hour every other month on Zoom or as needed.

Task Force Members:
Dr. Jackie Blasko
Dr. Jill Kollar
Dr. Sarah Parsons
Dr. Stacey Robben
Dr. Tom Rowe
Dr. Richard Witty

The CDA Workforce Task Force was created by the CDA House of Delegates in 2022:

RESOLUTION 04-22-B
Concerning the dental auxiliary workforce.

RESOLVED, that the president of the Colorado Dental Association appoint a task force to study the dental auxiliary workforce shortage, which includes hygienists, dental assistants, front office and dental lab technicians. And be it further

RESOLVED, that the task force propose short-term and long-term solutions to address the shortage and report those solutions to the 2023 House of Delegates with an action plan. And be it further

RESOLVED, that should a short-term solution be discovered that requires action before the 2023 House of Delegates, an emergency meeting of the House may be scheduled and held virtually to take action.

HOUSE ACTION: PASS

Workforce Taskforce Report to the 2023 CDA House of Delegates

CERP Advisory Committee

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Volunteer time commitment: Quarterly one-hour meetings discussing membership CE surveys and CE Courses that have been proposed and reviewed.

Committee Members:
Dr. Michael Raizen, Chair
Dr. Kristi Craig
Dr. Angie Lee

Staff Liaisons:
Pam Brockhaus, 303-996-2843
Erica Carvin, 303-996-2842

Sunset Review Committee

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Volunteer time commitment: Time commitment is unique to the Sunset Review Process, which occurs every 10 years. The next Sunset of the Dental Practice Act will occur in 2025.

Committee Members:
Dr. Kevin Patterson, Chair
Dr. Jonathan Boynton
Dr. Karen Foster
Dr. Lisa Fox
Dr. Jeff Kahl
Dr. Brett Kessler
Dr. Jesus Machado
Dr. Rhett Murray
Dr. Steve Nelson
Dr. Ken Peters
Dr. Cameron Reece
Dr. Jillian Stacey

Staff Liaison:
Molly Pereira, 303-996-2844

Medicaid Committee

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Volunteer time commitment: Meetings are one hour every other month on Zoom or as needed.

Committee Members:
Dr. Jeffrey Lodl, Chair
Dr. Matt Carlston
Dr. Nate Kunzman
Dr. Shaheen Moezzi
Dr. Chris Morris
Dr. Carol Morrow
Dr. Leah Schulz
Dr. Jill Shonka
Dr. Andrew Stubbs
Dr. Garry Van Genderen
Dr. Emily Waikem

Staff Liaison:
Molly Pereira, 303-996-2844

Third Party Payor Committee

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Volunteer time commitment: Meetings are one hour every other month on Zoom or as needed.

Committee Members:
Dr. Lindsay Compton, Chair
Dr. Jillian Horkan
Dr. Jeff Kahl
Dr. Sarah Kate Lee
Dr. Kevin Patterson
Dr. Hayley Quartuccio
Dr. Andrea Schmidt
Dr. Michael Varley

Staff Liaison:
Molly Pereira, 303-996-2844

Colorado Dental Political Action Committee

The Colorado Dental Political Action Committee (CODPAC) raises money to support state legislators who understand the importance of dentistry and are committed to the oral health of Coloradans. CODPAC dollars are the general fund used to educate legislators on dental issues and support legislators who back dentistry’s key issues. CODPAC limits individual contributions to $725 per election cycle.

Get Involved!
Volunteer time commitment: This committee meets for two hours, two to three times per year. During election years, additional hours are needed to meet with legislative candidates.

Committee Members:
Dr. Leah Schulz, Chair
Dr. Zach Alleman, Treasurer
Dr. Donny Hull
Dr. Jeff Kahl
Dr. Ethan Kerns
Dr. Carrie Mauterer
Dr. Jillian Stacey

Staff Liaison:
Molly Pereira, 303-996-2844

Small Donor Committee

The Colorado Dental Small Donor Committee (CDSDC) supports legislators who have gone above and beyond their peers to support dentistry – these legislators are dentistry’s best legislative champions. CDSDC has grown to be a notable player in Colorado’s healthcare political giving landscape. CDSDC limits individual contributions to $50 per year, per person, but a small donor committee may give a candidate 10 times more than a regular political action committee, like CODPAC.

Get Involved!
Volunteer time commitment: The committee meets for two hours, two to three times per year. During election years, additional hours are needed to meet with legislative candidates.

Committee Members:
Dr. Jeff Kahl, Chair
Dr. Zach Alleman, Treasurer
Dr. Donny Hull
Dr. Ethan Kerns
Dr. Carrie Mauterer
Dr. Leah Schulz
Dr. Jillian Stacey

Staff Liaison:
Molly Pereira, 303-996-2844