The Colorado Dental Political Action Committee (CODPAC) will hold its annual meeting on Sept. 9, 2020 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. The board will meet to discuss candidate interview results and make decisions on political giving for this election cycle. Contact Greg@cdaonline.org or Molly@cdaonline.org with any questions.
Ethics Corner: What Would You Do?
From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Q: A new patient came into our office for a second opinion. I could see that the previous dentist was treatment planning for a crown, but I feel like a filling is the correct procedure. In my opinion, the crown is inappropriate. What should I do? What should I say …
Change and Transition in a Dentist’s Career: How to Cope During the Challenging Phases of Dentistry
By Susan Spear From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Change: To cause to be different. The act of passing from one state or phase to another. A variation, deviation or modification. Change is external. Transition: Passage from one form, state, style or place to another. The period of time during which something changes from one state …
Ransomware Version 2.0…A Real Game Changer
By Gary Salman From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association During the last several months, there has been a significant paradigm shift in the cybersecurity world. Threat actors from Russia, in particular, have enhanced their capabilities to target individual businesses and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) or IT companies. In December 2019, hacking groups known as Sodinokibi (aka …
A New Normal for Patients, Procedure Billing and Profits
By Krysten Garduno From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Dentists are facing many challenges in the wake of the novel Coronavirus. The gradual reopening of our offices causes us to reflect on some important topics that could be causing headaches for practice owners across the country. As Colorado providers, we must ensure that we are creating …
Steps to a Strong Immune System
By Myriah Shimatsu From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association In these challenging times, it is important to keep your health a top priority! To keep your immune system strong, make sure you are drinking enough water, eating as many fruits and vegetables as possible, exercising, and getting a good night’s rest. 4 Steps to Keep Your …
What Do You Think?
By David Hess From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association “The greatest compliment was paid to me today,” Henry David Thoreau once wrote. “Someone asked me what I thought and actually attended to my answer.” He said this surprised and delighted him as it is so rare. Why did this delight Thoreau? Why is the question, “What …
2020 CU Graduating Class
From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association
New CU Dental Graduates Join the Dental Community
By Denise Kassebaum, D.D.S., M.S., CU School of Dental Medicine Dean From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association On May 22, 2020, during a virtual commencement of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, D.D.S. degrees were conferred for the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Class of 2020. During these most unprecedented times, this class …
5 Steps to Practicing Dentistry Pain-Free: An Evidence-based Approach to a Long and Healthy Career
Dr. Bethany Valachi, P.T., D.P.T., M.S., C.E.A.S. From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association With the development of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new layer of stress and physical challenge is added to the problem of work-related pain in dentistry. Personal protective equipment, distancing and controlling the environment all contribute to mental stress, which research shows can lead …
