December 16, 2014 From Loveland to Montrose, and Breckenridge in between, several communities across Colorado have been dealing with fluoridation issues. The good news: Loveland has decided to continue fluoridating its water and to increase fluoride levels. The bad news: Montrose, Delta and neighboring communities still are without optimal fluoride in their drinking water.
Dental Board Sunset Review Rulemaking
December 18, 2014 The Colorado Dental Board recently published the final rules that will be considered at the upcoming rulemaking hearing on Sunset Review rule changes. The final rule draft may be viewed here.There will be an opportunity to provide testimony and/or written comments on the proposed rules during the formal rulemaking hearing, scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 at …
GV Black Tie Evening to Remember
November 25, 2014 The Colorado Dental Association New Dentist Committee (NDC) held the 1st Annual G.V. Black Tie Social event on Friday, Nov 21. Sponsors of the NDC and 130 new dentists attended, and enjoyed a fun evening of socializing, networking, and gaming at the Oxford Hotel in Denver. The attendees also had the opportunity for a photo shoot in …
Colorado’s PDMP: A Vital Practice Management Tool
November 25, 2014 If you haven’t already, be sure to register with Colorado’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). All dentists with a DEA registration were required to register with Colorado’s PDMP by Oct. 31. As of Nov. 6, only 60% of Colorado dentists had completed this required registration. If you have not already signed up to use the PDMP, you …
Reminder: Nov. 30, 2014 Deadline for Input on X-Ray Fee Increase
November 25, 2014 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recently proposed changes to the fees charged for certification of x-ray machines. This proposed change would affect nearly all dental offices. The fee increases are currently expected to be implemented in the second quarter of 2015.
Reminder: Dec. 1, 2014 Sunset Review Stakeholder Meeting
November 25, 2014 The Colorado Dental Board recently published draft rules related to the 2014 Sunset Review Bill (HB14-1227) for formal input from the dental community. Click here to view a copy of the proposed rules. A stakeholder meeting will be held to discuss these proposed draft rules on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 110D …
Important Medicaid Updates for Dental Offices Nov. 2014
November 25, 2014 The CDA continues to provide its members with helpful information about Colorado’s Medicaid program. Visit cdaonline.org/medicaidupdates for the latest program updates or read below for helpful highlights:
Mailing Holiday Packages? Members Save With UPS
November 25, 2014 Did you know that the CDA endorses the United Postal Service (UPS)? All CDA members can receive discounted pricing – savings as much as 36% – when they ship through UPS. Don’t pay full price to send those holiday packages! Learn more by visiting http://savewithups.com/ada/ or calling 800-MEMBERS (636-2377).
Register for Give Kids a Smile 2015
November 25, 2014 There’s still time to register for Give Kids a Smile Day (GKAS) on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015! While that date might seem far away, now is the time to register and to plan your GKAS program. GKAS is a day of free dental treatment and education for kids from families without the means to afford dental care. …
ADA Licenses CDA Commercial for National Use
November 25, 2014 Just one year ago this month, the CDA produced a commercial informing the public about the difference between CDA member and non-member dentists. This commercial ran statewide and gained national attention from several states and the American Dental Association. This month, the CDA licensed the commercial to the ADA for national use. The ADA will personalize the …
