Dental providers play a key role in promoting and protecting oral health in their patients. In addition, they are in a unique position to provide patient education that promotes healthy behaviors to prevent or reduce the risk of potential oral health issues, including oral cancers. Oral cancer diagnoses are dramatically increasing in the U.S., with oropharyngeal cancer driving this increase. …
Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020
The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief (TCDTR) Act of 2020 was enacted Dec. 27, 2020 to provide tax relief in the form of tax credits for eligible employers. It’s important to note the difference between a ‘tax break (or write-off)’ and a ‘tax credit.’ A tax credit is dollar-for-dollar relief on payroll taxes in this instance, where as a …
In Memoriam: Dr. James H. Pearce, Jr. – CDA Past President
Dr. James H. Pearce, Jr. (8-28-1930 to 1-31-2021) Dr. James Pearce, a retired endodontist and CDA past president (1986-1987) passed away at the age of 90. A 1955 graduate of Northwestern University Dental School, Dr. Pearce served two years in the Dental Corps of the U.S. Air Force, then practiced privately in Denver until 1990. Dr. Pearce was a past …
Thank You Denver Health and Thank You COMOM!
The CDA did a flash survey among members two weeks ago to better understand the continued need for COVID-19 vaccinations for dental professionals. We found that one third of our members had received the first dose; one third had received both doses; and one third had yet to be vaccinated despite substantial efforts. The dentists in metro-area counties, Larimer County …
10th Revised PHO 20-29 Released
Today, CDPHE released the 10th amended Public Health Order that impacts dental procedures and treatment. Read the latest version of PHO 20-29. The latest revision of PHO 20-29 made just a few changes. We encourage you to read the order in its entirety. Following, are the noted changes that appear in this 10th amended version of PHO 20-29. As of Jan. 12, …
Dentists Authorized to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
Emergency Rules Adopted, which temporarily expand scope of practice. Read Dental Emergency Rule (CCR 709-1). Emergency rules for numerous healthcare professions were adopted on Jan. 11 for the expansion of scope of practice regarding the administration of the COVID-19 vaccination. The rule changes apply to inpatient, outpatient and hospital settings under certain delegation. These changes were triggered by Executive Order D …
Make the most out of RMDC Anywhere
From the Winter 2021 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association The last year has presented many challenges but also some unique opportunities. One of those amazing opportunities is the chance to experience a new and exciting virtual Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) Anywhere. As the name indicates, on Jan. 21-23, 2021 you can access a wide variety of well-known dental industry …
Looking Ahead at HIPAA Compliance in 2021
By Matt DiBlasi From the Winter 2021 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association After a record-breaking year of HIPAA enforcement, the following is a recap of what happened in 2020 and how you can best protect your practice in the year to come. In addition to the historic toilet paper shortages and the skyrocketing prices of Purell and Lysol, 2020 will …
Do You Know How to Ask for Help?
By Katherine Garcia, M.A., L.A.C., M.A.C. From the Winter 2021 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association The COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our daily lives continues to rapidly evolve. Stress, anxiety and depression have increased as a result of the pandemic, while a unique stress has been placed on dental professionals. The shutdown of dental practices early in the pandemic, and …
Unit or Spoon It?
By Paul Casamassimo, D.D.S., M.S. From the Winter 2021 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association The COVID-19 viral pandemic has brought infection control front and center in dental practice. Most attention has been with viral transmission through contact and aerosol in our dental world; but in the public sector, the longevity of virus contamination on various surfaces has been a concern …
