From the 2026 Summer Journal of the Colorado Dental Association By Lauren Harvey, CDA Director of Government Relations While the CDA was successful in many legislative efforts this year, the state budget was an area that proved challenging for all programs that receive state funding. The Colorado Joint Budget Committee (JBC) of the legislature was forced to cut upwards of …
From the 2026 Summer Journal of the Colorado Dental Association By Laura Ramsey, CU School of Dental Medicine Communications and Content Manager The University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine has launched a new 3D Print Hub designed to accelerate the translation of dental materials research into clinical practice and student training. Built on decades of polymer science and …
From the 2026 Summer Journal of the Colorado Dental Association By: David Geck, D.D.S., M.S.; Steven Michalek, Esq.; and Corinne Jozwick, Esq. While algorithm‑driven automation and machine learning have quietly supported dental practices for years, the integration of artificial intelligence into dental practice management, patient communications, patient charting, diagnosis, and treatment is now at the center of innovation and professional …
Recently Amended Rules Halted High Level Summary: In April, the Colorado Dental Board adopted several new and amended rules in various sections of the Colorado Dental Regulations. Significant changes were made to Section 1.7, pertaining to ownership requirements for dental practices. Last night (Aug. 24), the Colorado Dental Board held an emergency meeting and voted to halt the implementation of …
The CDA has been actively engaged in the Colorado Dental Board rulemaking process, in response to the 2025 legislation for the Sunset of the Dental Practice Act (SB25-194). A full summary of all the new regulations will be in the CDA Fall Journal. CDA Government Relations Director Lauren Harvey as well as a group of dedicated CDA member volunteers, have …
From the 2026 Summer Journal of the Colorado Dental Association, By Molly Pereira, CDA Executive Director Healthcare options for sole proprietors/employers, employees and 1099 contractors Finding quality, affordable healthcare benefits has become increasingly difficult for sole proprietors, small business employees, and 1099 contractors, especially within the dental profession, where many practices operate independently or with small teams. To help address …
From the 2026 Summer Journal of the Colorado Dental Association, By Becky O’Guin, CDA Communications Director As the Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM) prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, the nonprofit free dental clinic is reflecting on nearly two decades of service while charting a course for future growth and expanded community impact. Since its inception in 2007, …
From the 2026 Summer Journal of the Colorado Dental Association, By Peter A. McIntyre, D.D.S. Imagine two people who both stop breathing the same number of times each night. On paper, a sleep test gives them the same score, the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). The AHI is the number of times per hour that breathing pauses or grows very shallow. For …
From the 2026 Summer Journal of the Colorado Dental Association, By Casey Rhines, D.D.S., CDA Editor There’s no universal definition for how long an era or a chapter should last. Taylor Swift’s Folklore and Evermore eras, for example, were separated by only a few months— proof that some chapters arrive quickly, unannounced and still manage to change everything. William Faulkner …
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) recently sent an email to all licensees about “Important New Laws Affect Your Profession” that has caused substantial confusion, worry and questions from dentists. The CDA would like to provide clarification on two noted bills and corresponding changes to Colorado law. SB26-138: Reducing Administrative Burdens on Health Care What you need to know: …
