By Erin Eiselein, J.D. From the Summer 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association On May 29, 2018, the governor of Colorado signed into law HB 18-1128 (Privacy Law), which made sweeping changes to Colorado’s data privacy laws and will affect nearly every Colorado business and government entity. The Privacy Law imposes new requirements on any person or entity that …
From the Summer 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Take this quick quiz to see how well you know Colorado’s new non-covered services law, passed in 2017. Scenario 1: William Smith comes into your dental office and has a need for a crown. William is covered by a limited ABC Dental plan that covers only exams, diagnostic services, cleanings …
From the Summer 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association In late May, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed Senate Bill 22: Clinical Practice for Opioid Prescribing. This new state law limits the number of opioid pills that can be prescribed by all healthcare providers. Colorado dentists who prescribe opioids are affected by this new law. Be sure your prescribing practices comply. …
By Scott Hamilton, D.D.S., Assistant Professor in Pediatric Dentistry, Children’s Hospital Colorado From the Summer 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Early childhood caries (ECC) is the most common preventable health condition in U.S. children. Severe early childhood caries (S-ECC), formerly referred to as baby bottle tooth decay, remains a public health challenge for dentists and pediatric dentists alike. …
From the Summer 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association CDA Exceptional Service Award: Dr. Justin Pearson Dr. Justin Pearson served the CDA New Dentist Committee (NDC) as chair for the past two years. He has worked tirelessly alongside CDA Director of Membership Erica Carvin to bring new energy and life to this active section of the CDA. The NDC …
Kelsey Creehan has joined the CDA as its new strategic marketing specialist. Prior to joining the CDA, she worked as a public policy and communications specialist at the American College of Cardiology, and as project manager for a Pittsburgh-based political advertising firm. A new Denver transplant, Kelsey is from the small town of Cresson, PA, and graduated from American University. …
By Jennifer Goodrum, CDA Director of Government Relations From the Summer 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Colorado’s 2018 state legislative session began on Jan. 10 and ended on May 9. Legislators considered several bills that affect dental offices. Bills with the greatest impact on dentists are detailed below. Dental Hygiene Authorization to Administer Silver Diamine Fluoride In 2017, …
By Austin Tyler, D.D.S. Candidate Class of 2020, Colorado ASDA President From the Summer 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association On April 21, over 140 runners and volunteers braved the cold snow to participate in Colorado American Student Dental Association’s (ASDA) inaugural Beat Tooth Decay 5K. The race was organized to raise money for the Dental Lifeline Network. ASDA ended …
By Karen Foster, D.D.S., CDA President From the Summer 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Family is very important to me. I’m fortunate to have many different families in my life. To me, family isn’t just about DNA and whom you spend holidays with, it’s also about who you care about unconditionally, who has your back and who comprises …
Dr. Natalie Jean Schafer Appointed to CO Dental Board Gov. John Hickenlooper recently announced the appointment of Dr. Natalie Jean Schafer of Littleton to the Colorado Dental Board. Dr. Schafer will assist the board in forming rules and regulations, examining and licensing dentists and hygienists, and conducting license suspension and revocation hearings through her term’s expiration in January 2020. CO …
