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As shared with CDA members in the 2019 legislative wrap up, last year’s House Bill 19-1174 established new standards for out-of-network billing at in network facilities. House Bill 19-1174 does not apply when a patient voluntarily uses an out-of-network provider, but only in emergency situations or care settings where the patient does not have a choice of providers (e.g., surgical …
Originally published on ADANews The American Dental Association has released an informational handout for dentists on the coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19. The handout covers strategies for helping prevent the transmission of suspected respiratory disease in the dental health care setting and answers frequently asked questions related to the virus, based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Patients with an acute …
The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is conducting sunset reviews on permitting dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations and apply silver diamine fluoride on dental patients. The sunset review determines, among other things, if an agency’s statute and rules adequately protect the public without imposing undue burdens on the regulated community. If you wish to submit input to …
Originally published by Denver Health These pictures were taken at the original Eastside Health Center located at 2900 Welton St. in the late 1960s/early 1970s. The dentist is Dr. Major Tappan. In 1967 Dr. Tappan became the director of Dental Services at Denver Health & Hospitals and served as the director of Community Dental Services from 1968–1994. Dr. Tappan received …
In 2014, the ADA House of Delegates passed its joint resolutions addressing the importance of oral health during pregnancy. To highlight how local dentists can embrace this knowledge and improve the oral health of pregnant women and the children that they are eventually bringing into their practices, the Maternal and Child National Oral Health Resource Center has just released its …
The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure launched an interactive map in an effort to assist dentists with keeping track of current initial licensure requirements by state. The map highlights the varying requirements for dental licensure in the 50 states and Puerto Rico, while also demonstrating the complexity of dental licensure and the need for licensure reform. Members may …
New CDT codes went into effect on Jan. 1. Recent changes include 37 new codes, five revised codes and six deleted procedure codes. Make your life easier with the CDT 2020 Kit. This essential ADA resource helps your team code more accurately for fewer claims rejections and faster reimbursement.
The Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform is currently conducting a sunset review of the Colorado Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). Dentists are required to register as a user of the PDMP and check patient prescribing history before the second fill of any opioid prescription. To help the CDA advocate for you, please participate in this survey regarding …
Calling all dentists! Serve your profession and enjoy a fun weekend in the mountains with CE and the famous hot springs of Glenwood! CDA Annual Session June 4-7, 2020 Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, CO Represent your component as a delegate to serve the CDA or run for a CDA officer or ADA delegate position! Register with Your Component to …
