CDPHE released Monkeypox Infection Prevention Guidance for Dental Settings. This Dental Specific PDF is one of the many resources on the CDPHE webpage regarding this topic.
Election Results (so far) and 2022 PAC Giving
This year’s election was widely projected to favor Republicans, but the balance of power in Colorado shifted further to the left this month, with Democrats picking up seats in both the state House and state Senate. In the Colorado State Senate, Democrats appear to have picked up three seats – moving the Senate to a nearly veto-proof 23 Democrat to 12 …
Dr. Brett Kessler Announces His Candidacy for ADA President
CDA Past President Dr. Brett Kessler announced his candidacy for ADA President at the 2022 ADA House of Delegates meeting in Houston, TX. Dr. Kessler is a general dentist in Greenwood Village, CO. He is an ambassador for professional wellness and the current 14th District Trustee to the ADA, representing Colorado and six other states. If you haven’t met Dr. …
ATL – Not an Airport Code
By Leah Schulz, D.D.S., CDA President-Elect Show of hands: who knows what the acronym “ATL” stands for? An ATL is an Action Team Leader. “Come again?” you may be saying. “An Action Team Leader?” Action Team Leaders are CDA member dentists who have a pre-existing relationship with or are willing to invest the time toward developing a relationship with state …
Working Toward Work-Life Balance
By Lindsay Compton, D.D.S., CDA President In a recent survey from the CDA, dentists responded that achieving a work-life balance ranked as priority number 3. I truly feel that there is no better time than right now to take control of how we integrate our lives with our careers and set boundaries. This follows the old adage that there are …
A Practice Worthy of Emulation
By Larry and Marie Chatterley, CTC Associates From the Fall 2022 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Over a period of 30+ years, we’ve had the opportunity to become acquainted with hundreds of dental practices. Many of them were remarkable, highly successful practices, but there is one practice that stands out above all others. This practice has developed a culture that …
Reducing Administrative Costs with Automated Insurance Verification
By Robert McDermott, President and CEO, iCoreConnect From the Fall 2022 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association While it may be cliche, the adage “time is money” is one of the reasons why so many dental practices are looking at ways to increase efficiency. Often, workflow friction costs dentists and dental organizations money as office staff are tied up with administrative …
Anesthesia Basics for Dental Practitioners in Colorado
By Candace DeLapp, D.D.S. and Linda Siderius, Esq. From the Fall 2022 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Helping patients feel calm, relaxed and at ease during an appointment is a critical part of dentistry and opens the door for more complex procedures. Let’s clarify some basics for the dental practitioner on the subject of anesthesia. According to the Code of …
Warning: Statistical Nerdiness Approaching
By Carrie Mauterer, D.D.S, CDA Editor From the Fall 2022 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Take a walk with me and peek outside the four walls of your practice. It won’t hurt, I promise. It might even brighten your day. During my moments between patient care, I really love pouring through articles on dental industry trends. Understanding the cyclical nature …
Diversity is Embraced at CU by SNDA
By Maria Gabriela Rodriguez Mantilla and Milan Stokes From the Fall 2022 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association The Student National Dental Association (SNDA) is a national organization that strives to support minority dental students and attract more minority dental students to the dental field. SNDA’s vision for diversity in dentistry is becoming ever present across American dental schools with new …
