The CDA recently submitted comments to the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF) regarding the rebidding process for Medicaid and CHP+ dental vendor contracts. While the state currently contracts with DentaQuest for Medicaid and Delta Dental of Colorado for CHP+, the agency plans to use one administrative service organization as the vendor for both programs. In response to …
CDA Comments on Proposed X-Ray Regulation Changes
The CDA recently submitted feedback to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regarding proposed changes and updates to x-ray machine regulations for healthcare providers. The changes are intended to align state x-ray regulations with national standards that were updated in 2015. In response to the broad proposed changes, the CDA’s comment letter urged the state to: reject …
Honoring CDA’s Finest
2018 CDA Award Recipients CDA Exceptional Service Award: Dr. Justin Pearson Dr. Justin Pearson served the CDA New Dentist Committee (NDC) as chair for the past two years. He has worked tirelessly alongside CDA Director of Membership Erica Carvin to bring new energy and life to this active section of the CDA. The NDC is comprised of dentists who are …
State Rebids Medicaid Dental and CHP+ Vendor Contracts
The Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF) is beginning the process of rebidding vendor contracts for the Medicaid dental contract (currently serviced by DentaQuest) and the CHP+ dental contract (currently serviced by Delta Dental). By mid-2019, HCPF plans to use one administrative service organization as the vendor for both Medicaid dental and CHP+ dental. HCPF is requesting input …
Pediatric Dentist Dr. Karen Foster Installed as CDA President
Dr. Karen Foster was installed as the 132nd CDA president during the 2018 CDA Annual Session in Crested Butte, Colo. Dr. Foster is the first pediatric dentist to be installed as president of the CDA and only the third female president in the association’s history. Dr. Foster graduated from Texas Tech University in 1997. She received her Doctor of Dental …
Bitte Geben Biergarten Raises $7,500 to Fund Scholarships
During the 2018 CDA Annual Session in Crested Butte, Colo., the second annual Bitte Geben Biergarten fundraiser raised about $7,500 through the sale of CDA Foundation beer steins and donations from generous CDA member dentists. All of the biergarten proceeds will go directly toward funding scholarships for University of Colorado dental students. CDA Foundation Initiatives Helping dental students is just …
New Rules Adopted on Application of SDF by Dental Hygienists
On June 14, the Colorado Dental Board adopted new rules governing the application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) by dental hygienists. Under these rules, which take effect Aug. 14, dental hygienists will be able to apply SDF when working in collaboration with a licensed dentist. To qualify to apply SDF, a licensed dental hygienist must first complete at least a …
Pending Changes to State X-Ray Regulations: How Do They Affect Dental Offices?
Colorado’s public health agency, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), has proposed broad changes and updates to x-ray machine regulations for healthcare providers. The changes are intended to align state x-ray regulations with national standards that were updated in 2015. The biggest changes for dental offices are anticipated to include: Operator Training New requirements for detailed annual …
It’s a Wrap: 2018 State Legislative Session
Colorado’s 2018 legislative session began Jan. 10 and ended May 9. It was a unique session filled with contentious conduct investigations, as well as a number of divisive issues. The CDA was fortunate to be able to accomplish many key objectives despite the rancor under the gold dome. Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) Application by Dental Hygienists: With the passage of …
CDA Recognizes Dental Leaders and Presents Scholarship to CU Dental Student
At the 2018 CDA Annual Session in Crested Butte, Colo., the association recognized exceptional leaders in the dental community. CDA Exceptional Service Award: Dr. Justin Pearson Dr. Pearson has served for the past two years as the chair of the CDA New Dentist Committee (NDC), a group that is comprised of dentists who are 10 years or less out of …
