The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule in 2024 banning noncompete clauses in employment agreements (effective 120 days from publication in the Federal Register). This rule potentially affects practice-owning dentists who have employment agreements with associates, hygienists or other staff as well as dentists who are employees and currently subject to a noncompete clause. The new FTC final …
X-ray Shielding Interpretation
On Feb. 27, 2024, CDPHE issued interpretation on shielding for dental imaging. None of this is new information or guidance, however, due to the increased number of articles on this topic nationally, the department issued guidance. (In January of 2020 the Colorado Board of Health adopted the requirements in place now related to the use of protective apparel or shielding …
X-Ray Rectangular Collimation Rule Rescinded
On Feb. 21, 2024, the Colorado Board of Health adopted the request to rescind the requirement for rectangular collimation, mainly due to lack of market availability. Rectangular collimators will not be required by the state but the Board of Health does support the recommendations for their use if practices voluntarily implement them. This rule change will go into effect in …
CDA Member Insurance Reform Survey Definitions
The CDA cares about dental access and barriers to care, and we want your help as we plan for our future legislative policy initiatives. Please take the 2024 CDA Member Insurance Reform Survey based on your experience, however, we encourage you to consult with your office or practice manager to best identify the barrier that your dental practice/clinic faces. For …
CDA Past President Dr. Brett Kessler Elected as the New American Dental Association President-Elect!
Brett Kessler, D.D.S., will assume the ADA presidency in 2024 The CDA is proud to announce that its very own Dr. Brett Kessler was elected today, Oct. 10, as the new president-elect of the ADA at the ADA House of Delegates Meeting in Orlando, FL. Passionately challenging the status quo but staying true to the ADA’s mission and values, CDA …
Colorado ePrescribing Law Goes into Effect on July 1, 2023
Colorado dentists will be required to electronically prescribe Schedule II, III and IV controlled substances starting next month on July 1. This law is intended to continue to reduce the number of opioid-related deaths across the state and U.S. The state recognizes that not all dental providers prescribe medication. There are exceptions from the ePrescribing requirement if: The dentist writes …
Under the Gold Dome – 2023 Legislative Session Complete
The Colorado legislative session ended on Monday at midnight this week. It was a long 120 days this year but many great victories resulted from the advocacy of the CDA and its members. Your CDA Government Relations Council of volunteer dentists and our lobbying team poured hundreds of hours into research, strategy and lobbying this year. Please read below to learn …
Education Requirement for DEA Registration
Read these helpful ADA FAQs. In December 2022, Congress passed the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act. MATE requires prescribers of controlled substances, including dentists, to complete eight hours of one-time training on safely prescribing controlled substances in order to receive or renew their registration with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This goes into effect on June 27, 2023. If your …
CDA Names its New Executive Director and CEO
The Colorado Dental Association proudly announces its new executive director and CEO, Molly Pereira. As Molly enters her 21st year at the CDA, she will become the association’s first female executive director and CEO. Molly started with the CDA in 2002 and has worked in nearly every facet of the association, most recently as associate executive director and interim executive …
What is Wellness?
By Dr. Brett Kessler, ADA 14th District Trustee What is wellness? I have been thinking about this a lot lately and I had the opportunity to share these thoughts with some of my colleagues recently. In the last few months, the dental community has lost friends and colleagues to addiction, physical and mental health issues and suicide. The quantity and …
