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 …
Former Olympian Turned Endodontist Seeks to Inspire
From the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Autumn 2024 By Becky O’Guin, CDA Director of Communications Members are what make the CDA tick and each one of them has a unique and interesting story. With the Olympics in our rear-view mirror, one CDA dentist has relied and still relies on her training that took her to the Olympics and …
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Deadlines
Updated March 26, 2025 – All entities created in the United States — including those previously known as “domestic reporting companies” — and their beneficial owners are now exempt from the requirement to report beneficial ownership information to FinCEN. Existing foreign companies that must report their beneficial ownership information have at least an additional 30 days from March 26, 2025—until …
ADA & CDA Upgrade Membership Technology Sept. 10, System Down Sept. 3 to 9
The CDA & ADA are upgrading its technology to create an improved membership experience. As part of this upgrade, all members are required to update their login credentials starting September 10 (You do not need to do anything before September 10). Who can I contact if I need assistance? You can call the ADA Member Service Center at 312-440-2500, available weekdays …
The Power of Communication in Relationships
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
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
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 …
New CDA President Lays Out CDA’s Past, Present and Future
Dr. Kevin Patterson kicked off his CDA presidency with an address at the 2024 CDA House of Delegates on May 4, 2024. Below is an excerpt from his speech. When I finished dental school in 19 something-something …, it was a “given” that you would join the ADA, the CDA and your local component. There was no discussion about the …
Congratulations to the Class of 2024
By Denise Kassebaum, D.D.S., M.S., CU School of Dental Medicine Dean, From the 2024 Summer Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Congratulations to our Doctor of Dental Surgery Class of 2024! We celebrated 79 graduates on May 20, 2024, surrounded by more than 1,000 family members, friends and alumni. American Dental Association President-Elect Brett Kessler, D.D.S., gave the commencement address …
What is the CDA Mediation Program?
By Dan Selner, D.D.S., CDA Council on Peer Review, Ethics and Professional Conduct Chair, From the Summer 2024 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Every one of us has had a situation where a relationship with a patient is either on its way sideways or has gone completely off the rails, despite our best efforts. When this happens, if the …
