From the Winter 2022 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Often when we take care of others, we bear the extra weight—both figuratively and literally. Taking a day or even a week off is a great start to make time for self-care, but after that break it doesn’t take long to fall right back into the same routine we needed a …
By Carrie Mauterer, D.D.S., CDA Editor From the Winter 2022 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association There are days when I reflect on my journey to become a dentist and I think to myself, “That was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.” After I attend the commencement celebrations for the International Student Program (ISP) of the University of Colorado School of …
By Gary Benson, Esq. and Sean O’Brien, Esq. From the Winter 2022 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association When 2021 approached, we wrote an article expressing hope that the year would not be dominated by the COVID-19 virus. Now we find ourselves in 2022 and, unfortunately, COVID-19 is still a part of our everyday lives, both from a health standpoint and …
Four Ways to Beat Cybercriminals at Their Own Game By Robert McDermott, President and CEO of iCoreConnect From the Winter 2022 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association No one likes to be manipulated, yet we are subjected to invasive tactics in our email to get us to click a link, give access to sensitive data or share confidential information. These aren’t …
By Molly Pereira, CDA Associate Executive Director From the Winter 2022 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association There are three types of people during the holidays: Those who proudly watch Hallmark movies, Those who watch Hallmark movies but won’t admit it and Those who judge people for watching Hallmark movies. Years ago, I was a solid number three on that list. …
The CDA is devastated to know of the fires that engulfed the Superior and Louisville areas on Dec. 30. Our deepest sympathies to those who were impacted directly by this emergency. We sincerely hope that our dental community is safe, as well as its family members, friends and dental teams. We welcome any information regarding those dental teams directly affected …
Prior to the 2020 legislative session, the CDA made a commitment to Sen. Dominick Moreno to bring on an external independent consulting group that would convene Colorado stakeholders, gather information, and determine where Colorado had specific oral health needs or gaps in care. In addition to assessing need in Colorado, the group was asked to evaluate current dental care programs, …
The 2022 legislative session is expected to begin on Jan. 12. With many fingers crossed toward avoiding any COVID disruptions to this year’s schedule, the legislature should adjourn on May 11. Some anticipated key considerations for the 2022 legislative session include: Healthcare – In 2022, we expect to see bills addressing insurance billing, including changes to out-of-network billing policies to …
As the year draws to a close, Colorado dental offices should prepare to comply with the requirement that employers offer sick leave to their employees starting next year. Healthy Families and Workplaces Act In 2020, Colorado passed SB20-205, the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). This required employers with 16+ employees to provide paid sick leave beginning 1/1/21 and ALL …
To make sure Coloradans have the tools they need to keep their families safe, CDPHE is providing free over-the-counter tests directly to people’s homes. The program uses Abbott BinaxNOW™ rapid antigen tests that show results within 15 minutes. These tests can be acquired and used by your staff when potential direct exposure concerns arise. Each order contains four tests. …
