By Molly Pereira, CDA Associate Executive Director From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Each year, Craig Hospital hosts a gala to raise awareness and funding for the hospital’s programs and research, which is dedicated to specialty rehab for people with spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). During the evening’s auction, an incredible watercolor painting …
From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Constantly running from one task to the next can leave you little time to pause, let alone read or learn new things. Despite your schedule, there is still an opportunity to de-stress while in transit by listening to podcasts. Here are a few wellness podcasts to add to your audio …
By Molly Pereira, CDA Associate Executive Director From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association The word “wellness” has just one meaning according to a dictionary: “the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal.” Since Merriam-Webster documents the word’s first use in 1653, it’s safe to say that the meaning has …
The Colorado Board of Health will meet in coming months to consider sweeping changes to the x-ray regulations that govern healthcare providers. Significant impacts for the dental profession are anticipated if the rules are adopted in current form. The most impactful change proposed in the rule is the requirement for implementation of rectangular collimation for dental x-ray equipment by 2022. …
Jennifer Goodrum, CDA director of government relations, is joining the Michael Best Strategies team after 11 years with the CDA. In her time at the CDA, Jennifer has successfully increased the presence and influence of organized dentistry at the Capitol and across the state, immensely benefiting the providers and patients of Colorado. Jennifer will continue to serve as the policy …
CERP Advisory Committee The CDA is looking for volunteers to serve on the CDA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) Advisory Committee. The CERP Advisory Committee is an objective entity that provides peer review and direction for the CERP program and the continuing education provider. The committee will be working this year to review its needs assessment and objectives. Volunteers would …
Elisa Llodra has joined the CDA team as membership coordinator. With over seven years of experience working in the event planning and healthcare industry, Elisa supports membership recruitment, retention and engagement, as well as membership events and programs. Before joining the CDA, Elisa was the event manager for Hyatt Regency in Denver. Elisa earned her Bachelors of Science in hospitality …
Colorado’s electronic Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) is a secure online database that provides objective information about patients’ controlled substance prescription records to assist Colorado healthcare providers in offering appropriate treatment to their patients. The PDMP was enacted into law in 2005, in part, to reduce prescription drug abuse. All providers – including dentists – who maintain an active DEA …
By Dave Miller, Vice President, Bank of America Practice Solutions From the Summer 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Did you know that when you borrow $500,000 on a 10-year loan, the difference between 5% and 5.25% is approximately $7,500? That’s a difference of only $63 a month. Now imagine your bank requires you to keep a checking account with …
By Denise Kassebaum, D.D.S., M.S., CU School of Dental Medicine Dean From the Summer 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association On May 24, 2019, during a special commencement ceremony that included inspirational remarks by commencement speaker and current CDA President Dr. Jeff Kahl, the University of Colorado Dental Class of 2019 achieved the professional milestone of graduating from dental …
