Your ADA membership card is becoming digital starting in 2020. As an alternative to putting a physical card in the mail, the association will issue electronic membership cards. Members will be able to access their eCards in their MyADA profile on ADA.org. By logging into ADA.org/MyADA, members can choose to save the card to their smartphone’s virtual wallet and other …
2020 dues have arrived – it’s time to renew to continue receiving CDA, ADA and your local dental society exclusive benefits to enhance your professional development and practice management, insurance and regulatory support and services. Staying connected in 2020 is as easy as ever when you sign up for the 10-month auto renewal. Click here to renew online. If you …
As shared with Colorado dentists this summer, a 2019 state bill (SB19-228) added a new training requirement for all prescribers of opioids, including dentists. The training seeks to help address Colorado’s opioid crisis by requiring all prescribers of opioids to complete training in four key areas: Best practices for opioid prescribing, according to the most recent version of the DORA …
From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Take the below quiz based on your practice statistics and see if any answers surprise you. No cheating! Student Loan Debt If you are concerned about paying off your student loans, a good starting point is to list all your outstanding debts, with their monthly payments, interest rates and time …
By Myriah Shimatsu From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association It’s a no brainer that the dentist is the most valuable asset to any successful dental practice. However, it is estimated that more than half of practitioners have some sort of musculoskeletal disorder that is career related. The research suggests that 64%-93% of dentists, hygienists and dental …
By Scott Frederick, D.D.S., Peak Dental Services Clinical Director From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Nov. 27, 2015, 11:38 a.m. Reports of an active shooter start coming through at the Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs on Centennial Boulevard. Police are responding and the entire corner of Filmore and Centennial are on lock down. Colorado Dental Group …
By The CDA Wellness Committee From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association There is nothing wrong with being passionate, committed and loyal to your business. In fact, it’s beyond respectable that you’ve created your dream opportunity, thanks to hard work and some blood, sweat, and tears. Keeping a business thriving is a constant effort and sometimes working …
By Sierra Rose, Colorado ASDA Health and Wellness Chair From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association I still remember being told during my new student orientation that the upcoming four years of dental school were going to feel like I was “drinking out of a fire hose” or “sprinting a marathon.” While the memory still makes me …
By Candace DeLapp, D.D.S., Dentists Professional Liability Trust Associate Executive Director From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association It is not uncommon for patients to want a refund for dental treatment. This may leave the practitioner feeling confused, as you believe you acted in the patient’s best interest, you rendered a service and should be paid appropriately, …
From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Environmentally friendly supplies are still a work in progress in the dental industry. That said, there are dental supplies and small equipment designed to be kind to the planet, your patients and your dental team. Chlorine-free cotton. Stock up on sterile sponges that are free of toxic pesticides and insecticides …
