Member Spotlight

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August 14, 2012 In this month’s issue: – Thank you to Boulder-area “Adopt a Smile” Dentists – 2012 Bottone Service Award Presented to Dr. Kevin Varley – Dr. Amy Copeland Receives AGD Fellowship Award – Dr. Jerry Savory’s July 4th “Periodontal Patriots” Float

ADA Needs Your Help in Lobbying for ERISA Reform Legislation

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August 14, 2012 Earlier this year, Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) introduced H.R. 4818, a bill that would address two common insurance practices that can diminish the value of patients’ coverage. To help pass this important insurance reform bill, the ADA is asking for help in collecting real-life stories about your patients who have experienced: financial impacts from being covered by …

Colorado New Dentist Committee Receives National Recognition

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August 14, 2012 Congratulations to the CDA New Dentist Committee! This year’s ADA New Dentist Conference was held June 22-24, 2012 in Washington, D.C. During the ADA New Dentist Conference, the CDA New Dentist Committee received an award recognizing their “Surviving the First Ten Years” study club with the national “Outstanding Program Award of Excellence.”

2012 COMOM Volunteer Registration is Open!

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August 14, 2012 Register today to volunteer at COMOM 2012! The 6th Annual COMOM will be held in Pueblo, Colo. from Sept. 27 to Sept. 30, 2012 (Sept. 28-29 are patient treatment days). This 100+ chair portable dental clinic makes a true difference in the lives of patients and is an opportunity that you don’t want to miss! Full details …

Time to Renew Your Dental License!

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January 16, 2012 License renewal for dentists and dental hygienists is now available. Click here to renew your dental license. A yellow license renewal postcard will be mailed to the address you have on file with the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) later this week, but you don’t need to wait on this postcard to complete your renewal. …

Dentists at the Capitol Lobby Day

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January 16, 2012 Please mark your calendar and RSVP for the CDA’s Dentists at the Capitol Lobby Day on Friday, February 17. Event details follow.

State Board of Dental Examiners Revises Licensure Rule

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October 25, 2011 The State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) is revising its regulations on licensure for dentists and dental hygienists. Major changes to the rule include: Clarifying that financial responsibility (liability coverage) requirements apply to dental hygienists (unless they are covered under a dentist’s policy), Consolidating all licensing rules into one section for ease of reference, Adding limited recognition …

Revisions to X-Ray Regulations: Use of Radionuclides in the Healing Arts

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October 25, 2011 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has proposed revisions to regulations governing the use of radionuclides by medical professionals (Part 7 of the radiology rules). A copy of the proposed changes can be accessed by clicking here. The proposed rule changes appear to have minimal impact on the dental profession, as the changes would …

Next Tuesday: Don’t Forget to Vote

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October 25, 2011 Mark your calendar! Election day is right around the corner on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The 2011 ballot will ask your input on the election of local officials and several ballot initiatives. From a dental perspective, the Denver City Paid Sick Leave initiative has implications for small business employers. This measure, Initiative 300, would require that all businesses …

Late on Your Taxes? Take Advantage of Ongoing City, State and Federal Tax Amnesty Programs

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October 25, 2011 Colorado Tax Amnesty Program The State of Colorado is offering a grace period to pay outstanding individual and business state taxes including: Personal, corporate and partnership income taxes, State sales and use tax, and City/county sales and use tax collected by the Colorado Department of Revenue. If you failed to file a past state tax return in …