by Black Talon Security Cybercriminals are now leveraging our national crisis to target businesses of all sizes by launching cyberattacks and phishing campaigns in order to exploit us at a potential time of weakness. There have been warnings issued by government agencies related to cybercriminals targeting businesses that are turning on remote access to their systems in order to …
CDA/ADA Issues Recommendation to Postpone Non-Essential Treatment
by Jeff Kahl, D.D.S. President, Colorado Dental Association As the information and science around COVID-19 continues to evolve, the CDA has maintained an ongoing dialogue with the American Dental Association (ADA), Colorado governor’s office and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). We want to ensure that we are making the best decisions with the information and science available in …
COVID-19 Guidance for Your Practice
During a time where everyone is on high alert, we are faced with the challenge of how to best manage our practices despite universal precautions and OSHA protocols already in place. The CDA has ongoing communication with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), as well as the governor’s office to be sure that our response to this …
Quarter 1 Member Update
Check out what the CDA is doing for YOU this quarter. Get up to speed on our newest endorsed company for revenue cycle and practice management, wellness options for your practice, cyber security for your protection and lots of advocacy action at the capitol that will impact the dental profession.
Out-of-Network Billing Update
As shared with CDA members in the 2019 legislative wrap up, last year’s House Bill 19-1174 established new standards for out-of-network billing at in network facilities. House Bill 19-1174 does not apply when a patient voluntarily uses an out-of-network provider, but only in emergency situations or care settings where the patient does not have a choice of providers (e.g., surgical …
ADA Releases Coronavirus Guidelines for Dentists
Originally published on ADANews The American Dental Association has released an informational handout for dentists on the coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19. The handout covers strategies for helping prevent the transmission of suspected respiratory disease in the dental health care setting and answers frequently asked questions related to the virus, based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Patients with an acute …
Give Your Feedback on the ITR/SDF Sunset Reviews
The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is conducting sunset reviews on permitting dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations and apply silver diamine fluoride on dental patients. The sunset review determines, among other things, if an agency’s statute and rules adequately protect the public without imposing undue burdens on the regulated community. If you wish to submit input to …
Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Major Tappan
Originally published by Denver Health These pictures were taken at the original Eastside Health Center located at 2900 Welton St. in the late 1960s/early 1970s. The dentist is Dr. Major Tappan. In 1967 Dr. Tappan became the director of Dental Services at Denver Health & Hospitals and served as the director of Community Dental Services from 1968–1994. Dr. Tappan received …
Promoting Oral Health in Pregnancy
In 2014, the ADA House of Delegates passed its joint resolutions addressing the importance of oral health during pregnancy. To highlight how local dentists can embrace this knowledge and improve the oral health of pregnant women and the children that they are eventually bringing into their practices, the Maternal and Child National Oral Health Resource Center has just released its …
ADA Launches Interactive Licensure Map
The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure launched an interactive map in an effort to assist dentists with keeping track of current initial licensure requirements by state. The map highlights the varying requirements for dental licensure in the 50 states and Puerto Rico, while also demonstrating the complexity of dental licensure and the need for licensure reform. Members may …