Avoiding the Chronic Diseases of Aging

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From the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Autumn 2024 By Dr. Bradley Bale Imagine if the many chronic health conditions that harm and kill millions of people every year could be traced back to a single event within the body. Think of the implications — instead of chasing after the myriad outcomes and tackling them with diverse and occasionally …

Big Shoes to Fill

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From the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association By Casey Rhines, D.D.S., CDA Editor “Can you ask Carrie what size shoe she wears?” This was my first order of business as the new CDA editor-in-chief; I’m known to ask the uncomfortable questions and add a cheeky remark every once in a while. I am following in the footsteps of Dr. …

Why Medicaid?

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From the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Autumn 2024 By Kevin Patterson, D.D.S., M.D., CDA President Becoming a Medicaid provider is an important decision for any dentist. While many of you may initially shy away from the program due to perceptions about lower reimbursement rates or administrative challenges, there are numerous compelling reasons why you should consider becoming a …

Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Deadlines

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Updated Jan. 15, 2025 – The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel reinstated the nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act on December 26, which means that impacted small businesses aren’t required to comply with the law’s reporting until further proceedings take place in March 2025. Read the latest ADA News story. Updated Dec. 27, 2024 – In light of …

The Power of Communication in Relationships

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By H. Candace DeLapp, D.D.S., From the 2024 Summer Journal of the Colorado Dentist Association “All things being equal, people choose to do business with those they like. All things not being equal, they will still choose to do business with those they like …” – Dr. Bill Blatchford Dentistry has changed, or has it? I would challenge that statement …

Denver Health Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Delivers Care for Pediatric Patient with Unusual Pathology

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By Mark Berman M.S., D.D.S., M.D.; Boyd J Tomasetti D.M.D.; Sara Anderson M.S., D.D.S, M.D.; Adam Gainford D.D.S.; Mark Glasgow D.D.S. The Denver Health Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program treats a wide range of patients in terms of age, demographics and clinical presentation. The program also takes referrals from dentists from across the state and runs a daily outpatient …

Opioid Prescribing on the Decline Dentists Play an Important Role, But More Work Still to Be Done

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One of my priorities during my term as president of the CDA is to continue efforts to increase awareness of opioid use and misuse. I am proud to say that dentistry has played a pivotal role in helping to reduce the number of opioid prescriptions written by emphasizing to their patients the proven effectiveness of NSAIDs and acetaminophen for acute …