February 12, 2016 The CDA needs dentists from across the state to join us in meeting legislators and providing them with information on the importance of dental health. Why? Because dental health matters. Prior experience is not needed. The CDA will supply resources and training to those who volunteer for the event.   Event Details Date: Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 …

February 12, 2016 Many victims of identity theft don’t know they’ve been compromised until it’s too late. Stolen identities are becoming more and more common in this rapidly expanding digital age. Nobody is immune, including dentists. Keeping up-to-date with identity theft trends can help protect you. With tax season upon us, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a series …

February 12, 2016 The CDA would like to thank Colorado dentists and their teams that volunteered for the 2016 Give Kids a Smile Day, which took place Friday, Feb. 5 as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month. Because of you, hundreds of children across the state received much-needed dental care at no cost and learned the importance of good …

February 12, 2016 Congratulations to the following CDA members and partner organizations on their recent honors and their latest achievements.   Metro Denver Dental Society (MDDS) Award Gala and President’s Dinner   MDDS recognized leaders in the dental community during its 2016 Award Gala and President’s Dinner for their exemplary service and volunteerism in 2015.   Dr. Larry Weddle received …

February 9, 2016 The CDA needs dentists from across the state to join us in meeting legislators and providing them with information on the importance of dental health. Why? Because dental health matters. Prior experience is not needed. The CDA will supply resources and training to those who volunteer for the event.   Event Details Date: Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 …

January 12, 2016 License renewal is now available through the Colorado Dental Board’s website. (Click on the “Renew a License” button to get started.) All Colorado dentist and dental hygienist licenses must be renewed by Monday, Feb. 29, 2016. If you have not already done so, please remember to renew your state dental license before it expires. Dentists and dental …

January 5, 2016 The CDA would like to wish you a happy New Year! With the new year comes new endeavors for the association. We’d like to introduce you to a new CDA brand, CDA Endorsed Products. CDA Endorsed Products will save CDA members time and money, increase member awareness of the products and services the CDA offers and better …

January 5, 2016 In the December 2015 eNews, the CDA notified members that the Colorado Dental Board would be undertaking a major review of dental rules and policies in early 2016. Several Dental Board rules were already reviewed as part of Sunset Review rulemaking conducted in early 2015. Now, the Dental Board is tackling all remaining rules and policies. Yesterday, …

By Larry Chatterley, CTC Associates From the Winter 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association At this time of year, many people make New Year’s resolutions. But the unfortunate truth is most resolutions fizzle and die before April Fool’s Day—which is perhaps aptly named for that reason.  There’s no need for short lived January promises. With an understanding and application …

From the Winter 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association During last year’s 2014 state legislative session, the Colorado Dental Practice Act was reviewed and updated pursuant to HB 14-1227, the dental sunset review bill. Substantial changes were made to the Dental Practice Act that will impact dental practices in the months and years to come. One of the key …