November 18, 2010 The 2010 general election concluded on Tuesday, Nov. 2. There are a number of changes that will transpire in the state of Colorado as a result of the election. Please look through the list of winning candidates provided in this article and let us know if you have a relationship with any elected official. Personal relationships with …
Take Action to Repeal Insurance Anti-Trust Exemptions
November 18, 2010 A bill before the U.S. Congress – H.R. 4626, the Health Insurance Fair Competition Act – would eliminate the McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption granted to the insurance industry nearly 65 years ago. Earlier this year, the U.S. House passed H.R. 4626 on a 406-19 vote. To see this bill signed into law, the Senate must act – and …
Amalgam Separators – Proposed Rule
October 7, 2010 On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its intention to issue a proposed rule next year to mandate amalgam separators. The EPA’s announcement stated, “EPA expects to propose a rule next year and finalize it in 2012. Dental offices will be able to use existing technology to meet the proposed requirements. Amalgam separators can separate …
Give Kids a Smile Day Registration Open!
October 7, 2010 Give Kids a Smile Day registration is now open! For a limited time – sign-up for FREE product for your event! Kids back in school and the end of summer means that it’s that time of the year again. Please register to help kids in need through the ADA’s 9th annual national Give Kids a Smile Day …
COMOM 2010 – Making a Difference!
October 4, 2010 The fourth annual Colorado Mission of Mercy was held Oct. 1-2, 2010 at the Phil Long Expo Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Preliminary estimates are that this 100-chair dental clinic provided free dental treatment to over 1,400 adults and children who do not have dental insurance and cannot afford regular care. In two days, roughly 225 dentists …
Practice Transition “Speed Dating” Event – Register Today!
August 10, 2010 Don’t forget! On August 21, the CDA new dentist committee has organized a prime opportunity for members interested in buying, selling or transitioning a practice. Set up in a “speed dating” format, the program will allow “buyers” and “sellers” to meet for five minute increments and look for a match as they exchange details like practice location, …
SECDS Offers Head and Neck Cancer Symposium
August 10. 2010 Join the Southeastern Colorado Dental Society, along with P.A.I.N. and TMD Study, for a Head and Neck Cancer Symposium on Sept. 24 and 25 in Pueblo. The event offers an exciting line-up of presenters and 9 CEU credits. Click here to register today and get more details about the event.
CODPAC Offers Election Support to Candidates
August 10, 2010 As the 2010 elections approach, CODPAC – the CDA’s political arm that raises money to support legislators who understand the importance of dentistry and are committed to the oral health of Coloradans – has been busy evaluating voting records and making funding recommendations.
PCI Compliance Scam Alert
August 10, 2010 In mid-June, the CDA alerted members to questionable practices by some vendors related to PCI (payment card industry) credit card processing compliance. PCI compliance concerns the security of credit card information. At least one company has engaged in some questionable marketing tactics related to PCI compliance. For full information on this potential scam, click here.
Survey: Help Improve IRS Small Business Communications
August 10, 2010 The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) is asking small business owners to participate in an anonymous survey designed to help improve outreach and provide better guidance to small business owners on tax rules. The survey, which is administered by an independent, third-party group, is available online until September 9. Please click here to get started.
