From the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Winter 2025 By Boyd Tomasetti, D.M.D.; Jonathon Fergus, D.D.S.; Akshay Shah, D.D.S; and Sara Anderson, D.D.S., M.D. Introduction The use of e-scooters has become an increasingly popular form of transportation in the Denver metro area. Their low cost, easy procurement and convenience, particularly in more congested downtown areas have made them an …
Colorado Employment Law Update
From the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Winter 2025, By Gary Benson, Esq., Partner at Dworkin, Chambers, Williams, York, Benson & Evans, P.C. As we move into 2025, the employment landscape for Colorado businesses is changing. Employers in Colorado face new laws and amendments to existing laws at what feels like breakneck speed. As a business owner you must …
2025 Legislative Session Preview
By Lauren Harvey, CDA Director of Government Relations From the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Winter 2025 With an election in 2024 and significant dental priorities and issues ahead for the 2025 state legislative session, we have plenty of notable updates and information to share. In the 2024 state-level election, as expected, Democrats retained control of the Colorado state …
Dr. Les Maes: A Legacy of Leadership, Compassion and Transformation in Public Health Dentistry
By Kevin Patterson, D.D.S., M.D., CDA President From the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Winter 2025 As we welcome 2025, there is much ahead for all of us that will require an open mind and an open heart. Just as we are all preparing for the new year, Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND) is also preparing to welcome …
CDA Supports Denver Proposal to End Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products
Just this week, the Denver City Council passed a policy that would end the sale of flavored tobacco products in the city and county of Denver. The bill, 24-1765, passed a final vote at City Council at their Dec. 16 meeting, with 11 council members in favor and one opposed. The bill will now go to Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, who …
State Looks at Dental Medicaid Rates to Help Balance Budget
As we shared earlier this month, Gov. Polis released his state budget proposal on Nov. 1, with a $1 billion budget gap. Within the Governor’s budget proposal for state fiscal year (SFY) 2025-26 are PROPOSED Medicaid adult dental rate cuts. The proposed rate cuts would be effective July 1, 2025, if approved. Decisions on the state budget now lie with …
CDA Committed to Community Water Fluoridation
Fluoride has made national headlines recently, which may be leaving your patients with questions and concerns. The CDA encourages you to consider incorporating additional chairside education for all of your patients about the safety and oral health benefit of optimally fluoridated water. Download these two helpful patient-focused flyers: Facts About Fluoride How Fluoride Works (English and Spanish version) The CDA …
Communicating with Difficult People in Difficult Situations
From the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Autumn 2024 By Delvina Miremadi, Ed.M., Ph.D. At work and outside of work, you are going to encounter difficult people. The better you know how to communicate with them, the smoother your time together will be. Follow the pointers below to better learn how to connect with difficult personality types. Types of …
Managing Your Security as Cyberattacks Intensify
From the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Autumn 2024 By Robert McDermott, President & CEO, iCoreConnect A major cyberattack on various parts of the healthcare industry serves as a wake-up call to providers regarding their security and the importance of mitigating risks. In February 2024, a major healthcare technology provider was attacked and its data held for ransom by …
Supporting Oral Health Equity Across Colorado – The Colorado Oral Health Coalition
From the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Autumn 2024 Colorado has convened a statewide network committed to increasing access to opportunities to achieve optimal oral health. The coalition’s mission is to advance equitable oral health outcomes for all Coloradans by utilizing a collective impact approach. The coalition is led by the Public Health Institute at Denver Health and works …
