November 25, 2014 Please take a moment to contact your members of Congress to encourage the renewal of critical tax incentives that allow dental practices to deduct purchases of certain equipment and property. These “Section 179” tax provisions allow dental practices to deduct up to $500,000 for investments in new equipment and property, phasing out for investments exceeding $2 million.
Sunset Review Spotlight: Continuing Education
September 30, 2014 The rulemaking process for the implementation of the 2014 Dental Sunset Review Bill has just begun. As rulemaking progresses, the CDA will provide in-depth information on key topics to help answer commonly asked questions from CDA members. A common area of interest related to the Sunset Review Bill is the new continuing education (CE) requirement for dentists …
DEA Tightens Rules on Hydrocodone
September 30, 2014 The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently published a final rule putting additional restrictions on hydrocodone-containing drug products, moving them from Schedule III to Schedule II of the federal Controlled Substances Act. Earlier this year, the American Dental Association (ADA) joined several other health organizations in expressing concern over the move, which imposes additional regulatory controls and …
New Opioid Prescribing Policy for Colorado Dentists
September 30, 2014 In July, the State Board of Dentistry adopted a new policy aimed at reducing prescription drug abuse by better managing opioid prescribing. In short, the policy states that providers prescribing and/or dispensing opioids should:
Improvements to Colorado’s CHP+ Dental Program
September 30, 2014 As of July 1, the CHP+ dental program was expanded with the annual max increasing from $600 to $1,000 for covered children, and new periodontic, prosthodontic and orthodontic codes were added. These newly added codes include:
Save the Date: Cory Gardner Fundraiser
September 30, 2014 Mark Your Calendar and Join Us for an Event Honoring Congressman Cory Gardner Colorado dentists will be hosting a fundraising event on Oct. 24, 2014 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. for Congressman Cory Gardner, the Republican candidate who is seeking the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Mark Udall. Cong. Gardner has been a good friend of dentistry, …
In Memoriam: Dr Shaklee and Dr Bedard
September 30, 2014 This past month, the CDA has lost two of its members. Dr. Roberta Shaklee passed away on Aug. 29, 2014 after battling ovarian cancer for over two years. She began her career in dentistry nearly 40 years ago as a dental assistant and later became a dental hygienist and then a periodontist. Please click here to read …
New Amalgam Separator Requirement for Denver Metro Area
September 2, 2014 The Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (Metro District), which serves the Denver metro area, has implemented new amalgam control requirements for dental offices in its service area. By February 19, 2015, dental offices served by the Metro District will be required to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for placement, removal and disposal of dental amalgam. These dental offices will …
The Trust Announces Referral Program and New Board Position
August 6, 2014 The Dentists Professional Liability Trust of Colorado Board of Directors is always working to attract new dentists into the plan. To further those efforts, beginning this month (August 1) if you, as a Trust participant, refer a dentist who applies and receives coverage from The Trust, you will receive a $200 (Visa/MC) gift card in appreciation for …
Updated Draft Rule for the Medicaid Children’s Benefit
August 6, 2014 The state recently released an updated draft of the rules outlining approved Medicaid dental benefits for children ages 0 to 20. A copy of the draft children’s benefit rule can be accessed by clicking here. The draft children’s benefit rule addresses coverage for exams, diagnostic imaging, preventive, restorative, periodontal, prosthetic, oral surgery and anesthesia services. The document …