By Shayne Harris From the Autumn 2025 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Dentistry is no longer just about clinical excellence. Success also depends on making the right business decisions: where to open, how to expand, which services to emphasize and how to reach the right patients. In an era where data drives nearly every industry, dentistry is no exception. …
SWOT Analysis of AI for Dentistry
By Michael Lampe, Ed.D., Manager of Learning Experience at UCHealth From the Autumn 2025 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Some of you may be excited and intrigued about the numerous reports and social media posts on the abilities of artificial intelligence (AI), while others may be wary that the technology will replace many in-person jobs. I will describe two …
Creating a Culture of Trust and Gratitude in Dentistry: What One Exceptional Practice Can Teach Us All
By Larry Chatterley From the Autumn 2025 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association After decades of working with dental professionals, I thought I had seen just about everything. I’ve had the privilege of visiting hundreds of practices — some highly efficient, others beautifully designed, and many with impressive production numbers. However, I recently encountered a practice so exceptional in both …
Cultivating Community
By Jillian Stacey, D.D.S., CDA President From the Autumn 2025 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association My parents have always encouraged me to get involved beyond a superficial level in all facets of my life. Being nurtured into cultivating a passion for leadership has opened many doors for me, including being CDA president. Walking through those doors and moving through …
Purposeful Practice
By Molly Pereira, CDA Executive Director From the Autumn 2025 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association We all know and probably agree with the phrase, “quality over quantity.” That said, it’s easy to lose good intention and get caught up in the “churn and burn” routine. My daughter recently joined the swim team. She could always swim fairly effortlessly but …
Nothing Lasts Forever
By Casey Rhines, D.D.S., CDA Editor From the Autumn 2025 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Sitting across from each other in Panera at our quarterly meeting to plan the Journal’s articles, CDA Director of Communications, Becky O’Guin, and I discussed the lifespan of dental treatment. I was reminded of a post on Instagram by Dr. Kyle Stanley, also known …
Scam Targeting Dental Licensees
Another round of fraud attempts are targeting dental licensees in Colorado. This is a scam. Please do not engage with this communication or exchange any funds. The CDA has received multiple reports this week from dentists who have received a phone call from someone impersonating DORA indicating that the dentist’s license is suspended and being investigated by the FBI and …
Is Your Dental Office Still Using Windows 10?
The clock is ticking and it’s time to upgrade — protect yourself from a cyberattack or data breach. From the Summer 2025 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association By Molly Pereira, CDA Executive Director As the “end-of-life/support” date for Windows 10 approaches on Oct. 14, 2025, dental practices should upgrade to Windows 11 if they have not done so already. …
Top 5 Most Common OSHA & CDC Infection Control Violations Cited in Dental Offices
From the Summer 2025 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association By Kim Laudenslager, R.D.H., MPA, CDIPC and Alyssa Aberle, R.D.H., MBA, CDIPC In addition to being OSHA and infection control trainers, we are often asked to serve as contract inspectors for the Colorado Dental Board when complaints warrant investigation. The CDA recently asked what the most common violations were in …
Medicaid Rates Lowered Due to Budget Shortfall, But Not All News is Bad
Gov. Polis implemented targeted cuts to Medicaid provider rates to address a massive state budget shortfall. There are 25 dental codes affected by these cuts. The state department of Health Care Policy & Financing recently shared the new rates for these 25 codes, which will start Oct. 1. While each impacted dental code received an effective cut of 16.8%, every …
