By Candace DeLapp, D.D.S., Dentists Professional Liability Trust Executive Director From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association I wanted to share an excellent case commentary written by Scott H. Brown, D.D.S., of Utah. I hope it will strike a chord with you as it did with me. A pediatric dentist was referred an 11-year-old female for orthodontic …
We Will Get Through This
By A. J. “Bud” Gerathy, D.M.D., M.S From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association At this point, it has been 29 years since Operation Desert Storm (the First Gulf War). The upset it caused for military reservists is similar to the chaos experienced because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Perhaps this story offers some hope that things will …
Congratulations 2020 CDA Award Winners
From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association CDA Exceptional Service Award Dr. F. Robert Murphy, Boulder, CO Dr. Bob Murphy is an asset to our profession, a constant presence in organized dentistry and an incredible human being. Dr. Murphy graduated from the Loyola University College of Dentistry in 1981 and completed his dental practice residency at Vancouver …
Meet the CDA Executive Committee
From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association The CDA Executive Committee is comprised of four officers elected by the House of Delegates and three ex-officio (non-voting) members that include the speaker of the house, editor and executive director. President Dr. Carrie Mauterer graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in 2005. During her studies, Dr. …
Grasshoppers and Sunshine
By Molly Pereira, CDA Associate Executive Director From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association The short version of the conversation with my kids went like this: Me: “For the third time, I need you to come in! Dinner is almost ready!” [for the love…does no one listen in this family…] 9-year-old: “Who are you talking to?” Me: …
Leadership in Crisis
By Jeff Kahl, D.D.S., CDA Immediate Past President From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association An organization’s leadership, resolve and overall ethical fiber are never tested more than in times of crisis. Organizations are also never judged more than when the whole membership is in panic mode. Seldom do the right decisions get recognized as being the …
Our Common Link
By Carrie Mauterer, D.D.S., CDA President From the Spring/Summer 2020 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Wow…what a year to take on the CDA presidency. I have big shoes to fill and a very important year to wear those shoes. I am excited that this year of leadership has finally arrived. None of us know what 2020 still has in …
Revised Public Health Order Now Available
June 25, 2002 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released a revised public health order today for voluntary or elective surgeries and procedures in Colorado. June 25 Public Health Order 20-29 Very few changes were made in this third amended PHO, however, there are a few items to note: “During aerosol-generating procedures conducted on patients assumed to be …
Revised Public Health Order Now Available
May 27, 2020 Late last night a revised Public Health Order was released by CDPHE. CDPHE Public Health Order 20-29 We encourage you to read the newest version of the Public Health Order in its entirety. Several items were modified. This order is in effect until 11:59 p.m. on June 24, 2020. Highlights related to dentistry in the revised Public …
Delta Dental of Colorado and CDA Announce COVID-19 Collaboration
For the past two months, the leadership of Delta Dental of Colorado (DDCO) and the CDA have been discussing the significant effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on dentistry in Colorado. Both organizations are deeply concerned about the health and welfare of dentists, dental team members and patients. We are building off a strong foundation of mutual respect and dedication to …
