Sept. 22, 2009 If you haven’t visited cdaonline.org recently, we invite you to check out the newly improved CDA Website. The site has been redesigned, refreshed and reprogrammed to give you better functionality, more features and more member resources. Each month we’ll spotlight a new section of our Website to help you get acquainted with the new look and features. …
Licensure Reinstatement Rule Gains Additional Flexibility
Sept. 22, 2009 The SBDE has proposed revisions to the reinstatement section of its licensure rule. The Board made several revisions to the licensure rules this year to improve consistency across licensees and type of licensure (initial licensure and reinstatement). This revision would apply only to dentists and dental hygienists whose licenses have lapsed. The rule gives more flexibility in …
New Anesthesia Rule Revision Announced – Comments due to State Board by Sept. 30
Sept. 22, 2009 In May, the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) proposed a new rule on the administration of anesthesia in an attempt to better define and clarify the permit structure. Numerous dentists and patients expressed concerns about the original rule proposal at a public hearing on July 9. In response to these concerns, the SBDE committees responsible …
COMOM Volunteers – Happy with a Handshake
Sept. 22, 2009 The first Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM) patient arrived in line at 4:45 p.m., the night before the clinic opened. The second patient arrived shortly thereafter at 5:30 p.m. Despite a long night ahead of them, camping out in line, they were filled with good spirits and hope. Finally, after all these years, they’d be getting the …
Tech Tip Feel the Need for Speed
Sept. 18, 2009 Do you know your Internet connection speed? Take this quick test to find out! Does your computer take longer than it should to open Web pages? Do downloads take more than a few seconds? If you answered yes to either of the above questions, your internet connection speed might be the problem. Here is a simple and …
FTC Extends Red Flag Deadline Again
July 29,2009 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued another 90-day delay in the enforcement of its Red Flags Rule, which would have gone into effect this Saturday, Aug. 1. The FTC announced a delay until Nov. 1, 2009 on its Website today. Thanks to many ADA and CDA members contacting lawmakers, the FTC has granted this extension to assist …
FDA Reaffirms Amalgam is Safe
July 29, 2009 Yesterday, July 28, after years of careful investigation and review of over 200 scientific studies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reaffirmed its view that dental amalgam is a safe, effective material for use in dental restorations.
Call for Volunteers: Enteral Sedation Permit Holders
July 17, 2009 The CDA needs a few members who currently provide enteral sedation services and would be interested in providing their perspective in a focus group. The focus group would include both general dentists and specialists that represent a broad range of perspectives on the proposed anesthesia rule. The CDA plans to gather information and ideas from this group …
State Board Returns Anesthesia Rule to Committee
July 17, 2009 On Thursday, July 9, the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) held a public hearing on the proposed rule addressing anesthesia permits and administration. Numerous dentists and patients attended the hearing and relayed their concerns about the rule proposal to the State Board. Several testimonies were presented at the hearing. Some were supportive of the rule …
HCPF Fluoride Claims Adjustment
July 10, 2009 Attention Medicaid Providers: The Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing contacted the CDA today wanting to inform members of a temporary system glitch in the Medicaid system. The computer error is denying dentist providers the fluoride varnish (D1206) reimbursement. The Medicaid office is quickly rectifying this situation. Claims for these codes submitted under fee-for service that have …
