By Robert McDermott From the Fall 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association There are reports from around the country about dentists being hacked. One dentist reported that her patients received “aggressive” emails telling them they owed money for services they never received. Those patients were told to send money immediately. The practice had been hacked. Hackers know they can go …
By Susan Spear From the Fall 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association According to the Population Reference Bureau (PBR), the data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that there are 76.4 million baby boomers living in the U.S. Baby boomers in general are defined as individuals born in 1946-1964. Their youngest age is 54 years old. The oldest age is …
By Darren Royal From the Fall 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association As the end of the year draws near, the last thing anyone wants to think about is taxes. But if you are looking for ways to minimize your tax bill, there’s no better time for tax planning than before year-end. That’s because there are several tax-smart strategies you …
From the Fall 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association On Sept. 24, the CDA Foundation hosted its golf tournament for charity at the Golf Club at Bear Dance in Larkspur, CO. Money earned from the tournament went to support the CDA Foundation’s grant program, which helps fund non-profit organizations that champion dental access statewide. All players in the tournament …
By Katherine Garcia, MA, LAC, MAC, Clinical Services Manager, Peer Health Assistance Programs From the Fall 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association During the CDA annual session in June 2018, Peer Assistance Services, Inc. (PAS) and Dr. Brett Kessler presented a lunch and learn session focused on Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). SBIRT is an evidence-based …
From the Fall 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association The CDA is composed of 11 local component societies. The CDA Board of Trustees has a representative from each of these components in addition to the New Dentist Committee and the Colorado chapter of the America Student Dental Association. These are the volunteers representing you at the state level. Arkansas …
From the Fall 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Colorado Dentists at the Polls The 2018 election is critical for dentistry, as you will be electing the federal and state senators and representatives who will decide key issues for dentistry in upcoming years, including important insurance reform, Medicaid and access to dental care issues in Colorado. The 2018 ballot …
By Denise Kassebaum, D.D.S., M.S., CU School of Dental Medicine Dean From the Summer 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Thank you to the CDA members and leaders who have contributed to the educational journey of our University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Dental Class of 2018. Graduation was held on May 25, 2018. During the special commencement …
By Marie Chatterley & Randon Jensen From the Summer 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association In the late 1800s, economist Vilfredo Pareto determined that 80% of the land in Italy was owned by 20% of the population. Later, while gardening, he observed that 20% of the peapods in his garden yielded 80% of the peas harvested. Thus, was born …
By Krysia Gabenski, Former CDA Strategic Marketing Specialist From the Summer 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association It’s important for businesses to have a presence on Facebook. That’s standard these days. But it’s even more important to go beyond that presence to get your followers engaged in what you have to say and what your business has to offer. …
