From the 2026 Summer Journal of the Colorado Dental Association By Lauren Harvey, CDA Director of Government Relations While the CDA was successful in many legislative efforts this year, the state budget was an area that proved challenging for all programs that receive state funding. The Colorado Joint Budget Committee (JBC) of the legislature was forced to cut upwards of …
From the 2026 Summer Journal of the Colorado Dental Association By Laura Ramsey, CU School of Dental Medicine Communications and Content Manager The University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine has launched a new 3D Print Hub designed to accelerate the translation of dental materials research into clinical practice and student training. Built on decades of polymer science and …
From the 2026 Summer Journal of the Colorado Dental Association By: David Geck, D.D.S., M.S.; Steven Michalek, Esq.; and Corinne Jozwick, Esq. While algorithm‑driven automation and machine learning have quietly supported dental practices for years, the integration of artificial intelligence into dental practice management, patient communications, patient charting, diagnosis, and treatment is now at the center of innovation and professional …
Recently Amended Rules Halted High Level Summary: In April, the Colorado Dental Board adopted several new and amended rules in various sections of the Colorado Dental Regulations. Significant changes were made to Section 1.7, pertaining to ownership requirements for dental practices. Last night (Aug. 24), the Colorado Dental Board held an emergency meeting and voted to halt the implementation of …
