September 8, 2011 If you were planning to attend TOMORROW’s hearing on changes to Medicaid’s orthodontic policy, please note that the meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 to allow dentists additional time to submit comments and suggestions on the rule change. Click here for additional details on the policy change and rescheduled hearing.
State Board Seeks Volunteers for Anesthesia Committee
September 8, 2011 The Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners is still seeking volunteers to help review anesthesia permit applications. Volunteers must hold an active permit in moderate or general/deep sedation. Volunteers will serve a two-year term on the review committee, which will meet monthly (with one exception) and is expected to require about six to 10 hours of time …
Health Dept. Names New Oral Health Director
September 8, 2011 In late August, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment named Katya Mauritson, DMD, MPH(c), as the new director of its Oral Health Unit.
Oral Health Named Colorado Priority “Winnable” Battle
September 8, 2011 The state of Colorado recently chose 10 priorities – or “winnable battles” – as areas of focus for public health time and resources in the coming months. Oral health was chosen as a priority winnable battle. It is encouraging to see oral health recognized among the state’s health priorities. “Winnable battles” largely target health problems with proven …
Surviving the First Ten Years
August 17, 2011 New dentists, those who are 10 years or less out of dental school, are invited to attend an interactive study club organized by the CDA New Dentist Council (NDC). Next month, don’t miss “What Your Banker Can do for You.” The seminar will cover basic credit reporting information, scratch-start/practice acquisition loan details, practice loan refinancing advantages, and …
CDA Women’s Dentist Group Keeps Everyone in the Loupe
August 17, 2011 On July 16, the CDA “Ladies in the Loupe” group was officially launched with a brunch at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Despite the high heat and humidity, over 90 women dentists from across Colorado attended the event. The keynote speaker was Dr. Kathleen O’Loughlin, the ADA executive director. Dr. O’Loughlin spoke to the female audience about the …
CDA Action Team Leader Training
August 16, 2011 If you’re interested in becoming more involved in educating the legislature about topics that affect the dental profession, you’re invited to attend the CDA’s Action Team Leader Training on Sept. 10. With a sunset review of the Dental Practice Act quickly approaching and issues like dental mid-level providers on the horizon, it’s more important than ever that …
Dentists Respond to Washington Fee Cuts
August 16, 2011 Dentists in Washington recently experienced a reimbursement rate cut from one of their largest dental insurance carriers. This situation is a reminder to all dentists of the importance of reading insurance contracts upon initial signing, and actively participating in the governance of insurance companies, whether by attending board meetings, electing board members, voting, etc.
Congratulations 2011 CU Dental Graduates!
June 6, 2011 On May 27, the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine presented 48 dental graduates with their Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees. CDA Executive Director Dr. Quinn Dufurrena was the commencement speaker this year, and encouraged the class of 2011 to get involved and be active participants in the dental profession and their communities.
State Board Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Anesthesia Committee
May 5, 2011 The Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners is seeking five dentist volunteers to serve on a committee to review anesthesia permit applications. Volunteers will serve a two-year term on the committee, which will meet monthly (with one exception) and is expected to require about 6-10 hours of time per month. Volunteers must hold an active permit in …
