From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Take the below quiz based on your practice statistics and see if any answers surprise you. No cheating! Student Loan Debt If you are concerned about paying off your student loans, a good starting point is to list all your outstanding debts, with their monthly payments, interest rates and time …
By Myriah Shimatsu From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association It’s a no brainer that the dentist is the most valuable asset to any successful dental practice. However, it is estimated that more than half of practitioners have some sort of musculoskeletal disorder that is career related. The research suggests that 64%-93% of dentists, hygienists and dental …
By Scott Frederick, D.D.S., Peak Dental Services Clinical Director From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Nov. 27, 2015, 11:38 a.m. Reports of an active shooter start coming through at the Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs on Centennial Boulevard. Police are responding and the entire corner of Filmore and Centennial are on lock down. Colorado Dental Group …
By The CDA Wellness Committee From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association There is nothing wrong with being passionate, committed and loyal to your business. In fact, it’s beyond respectable that you’ve created your dream opportunity, thanks to hard work and some blood, sweat, and tears. Keeping a business thriving is a constant effort and sometimes working …
By Sierra Rose, Colorado ASDA Health and Wellness Chair From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association I still remember being told during my new student orientation that the upcoming four years of dental school were going to feel like I was “drinking out of a fire hose” or “sprinting a marathon.” While the memory still makes me …
By Candace DeLapp, D.D.S., Dentists Professional Liability Trust Associate Executive Director From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association It is not uncommon for patients to want a refund for dental treatment. This may leave the practitioner feeling confused, as you believe you acted in the patient’s best interest, you rendered a service and should be paid appropriately, …
From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Environmentally friendly supplies are still a work in progress in the dental industry. That said, there are dental supplies and small equipment designed to be kind to the planet, your patients and your dental team. Chlorine-free cotton. Stock up on sterile sponges that are free of toxic pesticides and insecticides …
By Molly Pereira, CDA Associate Executive Director From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Each year, Craig Hospital hosts a gala to raise awareness and funding for the hospital’s programs and research, which is dedicated to specialty rehab for people with spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). During the evening’s auction, an incredible watercolor painting …
From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Constantly running from one task to the next can leave you little time to pause, let alone read or learn new things. Despite your schedule, there is still an opportunity to de-stress while in transit by listening to podcasts. Here are a few wellness podcasts to add to your audio …
By Molly Pereira, CDA Associate Executive Director From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association The word “wellness” has just one meaning according to a dictionary: “the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal.” Since Merriam-Webster documents the word’s first use in 1653, it’s safe to say that the meaning has …
