September 26, 2012 The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s next National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is this Saturday, Sept. 29. Dentists are encouraged to talk with their patients about the dangers of prescription drug abuse and inform them that they can bring their unwanted or expired medications—including opioid painkillers—to disposal sites across the country. Click here to find a collection site …
Grant Funding Available for Dental Care Provided to OAP Seniors
September 26, 2012 The state of Colorado currently has $3M of grant funding available for organizations and providers who provide dental care to seniors eligible for Old Age Pension (OAP) assistance. The deadline to apply for the grant funding is Oct. 15, 2012. The grant funding will be most applicable to clinics, organizations and dental providers that routinely provide charitable …
Are Dental Offices Required to Use Digital X-Ray Systems by 2014?
June 24, 2012 What are the Electronic Health Record requirements for dental offices? Over the past year, the CDA has received numerous calls from dental offices that have been told by vendors that they are required to implement electronic records systems, including digital x-ray equipment, by 2014. While many offices are making the voluntary switch to electronic records systems, it’s …
Sign up for the 2012 CDA Easy Pay Program
August 14, 2012 The CDA Easy Pay Program Helps Make Your Annual Dues Renewal Painless In response to member requests, we are pleased to offer the CDA Easy Pay program for membership dues renewal. This plan helps you manage your cash flow more efficiently and reduces your year-end expenses. The CDA does not charge a service fee for this benefit.
CDA Applauds New CDA 2012 Officers and ADA Delegates/Alternates
June 24, 2012 At the CDA House of Delegates meeting on June 8, the CDA’s slate of 2012-2013 officers were elected, in addition to delegates and alternate delegates to the ADA for the 2013 ADA Annual Session. Also occurring at this meeting was the passage of a resolution allowing for a new dentist (a dentist who is 10 years or …
Born to be Wild in Loveland
June 24, 2012 On June 7-10, the CDA held its Annual Session and House of Delegates meeting in Loveland, Colo. at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center. Just over 400 total attendees, which included 184 dentists, took part in this year’s meeting under the leadership of 2011-2012 CDA President Dr. Tom Pixley.
Don’t Forget to Vote!
June 24, 2012 Tuesday, June 26 is the last day to vote in this year’s primary election. This year’s election is critical for the dental profession, as the state senators and state representatives who will participate in the 2014 Sunset Review of the Dental Practice Act will be chosen during this election.* Please remember to cast your primary ballot by …
Ladies in the Loupe – Canvas and Cocktails
June 24, 2012 On May 20, the CDA Ladies in the Loupe group held an event at Canvas and Cocktails. Attendees enjoyed the networking atmosphere, appetizers, cocktails and a unique painting experience. To view photos from this well-attended event, go to the CDA’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cdaonline.
CDA New Dentist Committee Live Streams Study Club Seminars
June 24, 2012 In May, the CDA New Dentist Committee held one of its regular study club sessions but introduced a new live streaming option for dentists who live outside the metro area or who had a scheduling conflict the evening of the seminar. This option was met with positive feedback and will be offered again on Sept. 19 at …
State Dental Board Gets New Members, Plans Anesthesia Rule Revisions
May 23, 2012 Vacancies on the dental board were an ongoing challenge through 2011, and the CDA worked with the governor’s office to address this problem. A number of CDA members submitted applications for the vacant dental board positions. At the April 2012 meeting, the three vacancies on the dental board were filled. Dr. Lisa Fox, a pediatric dentist from …
