On Dec. 15, dental offices will no longer need to request a waiver from ongoing occupational radiation exposure monitoring requirements, however, monitoring is still required and in-office recordkeeping must be implemented for future inspections. Last month, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Radiation Program made changes to Part 4 of the Colorado radiation control regulations, titled “Radiation …
Servant Healer
Each year the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine honors its students at the White Coat Ceremony. It is a respected tradition for dental students that signifies the transition from preclinical studies to clinical care. Students earn their white coats at the end of their second year of the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program or their first year …
First Colorado Dentist to be American Dental Association President-Elect
The ADA membership’s voice was loud and clear when it voted for Dr. Brett Kessler to become its next president-elect. The election took place at the ADA House of Delegates meeting in Orlando, FL on Oct. 10. Dr. Kessler is a Denver dentist and past-president of the CDA. He campaigned for change—creating an ADA where every dentist thrives and the …
Who is Taking Care of You?
By Nate Kunzman, D.M.D. From the Autumn 2023 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association We, as dentists, live extremely busy lives. Not only are we caregivers for hundreds if not thousands of patients, but we are also business owners, proud parents, community volunteers, coaches and so much more. With all this responsibility comes a lot of stress and for many …
Down the Rabbit Hole
By Molly Pereira, CDA Executive Director From the Autumn 2023 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association I was on social media the other day and came across a post from one of the dental groups I follow. The dentist who posted simply asked, “Do I really need to be a member of the American Dental Association? Please list benefits only.” …
Hug Your Dentist
By Carrie Mauterer, D.D.S., CDA Editor From the Autumn 2023 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association A recent article released Aug. 8 by the Health Policy Institute (HPI) gave me heart palpitations. The HPI reported that “The annual average net income of general dentists in private practice declined 7% in 2022, due in part to increasing practice expenses.” When I …
But, Why?
By Leah Schulz, D.D.S., CDA President From the Autumn 2023 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association My kids question why I am the CDA president. Without exaggeration, I answer their question of “why” I do this role every time I have a CDA-related meeting, conference, seminar, summit, etc., which can sometimes be four-to-five times per week. While asking me “why,” my …
Dentistry for Your Family, From Our Family
By Becky O’Guin, CDA Director of Communications From the Autumn 2023 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Many of us in this industry have both a “work family” and a family at home. In some cases, siblings or generations practice together. In rare cases, work and home families are one in the same. Meet the Watana/Iritani family and their unique …
CDA Past President Dr. Brett Kessler Elected as the New American Dental Association President-Elect!
Brett Kessler, D.D.S., will assume the ADA presidency in 2024 The CDA is proud to announce that its very own Dr. Brett Kessler was elected today, Oct. 10, as the new president-elect of the ADA at the ADA House of Delegates Meeting in Orlando, FL. Passionately challenging the status quo but staying true to the ADA’s mission and values, CDA …
Hygiene Education Expansion in Colorado
The need for more dental hygienists continues to be a factor for dental practices in Colorado. The CDA has been actively attending information sessions and gathering information on this important topic. In 2022, there were four programs each graduating 24-26 hygienists per year (with Concorde having two graduating cohorts every other year) – so there were 100-125 hygienists graduating each …