Dr. Richard Zallen died Nov. 24, 2016. He was 81 years old. Dr. Zallen had a long and distinguished career as a dentist, an oral surgeon and an educator in Colorado. Dr. Zallen attended Syracuse University in New York as an undergraduate and graduated from the New York University School of Dentistry in 1961. He then obtained his Doctor of …
ADA 2016 By the Numbers
ADA 2016 was a success! Were you one of the 21,667 attendees who took advantage of all ADA 2016 had to offer? Here’s a closer look at who attended and made America’s Dental Meeting so successful. Attendance Breakdown Total Attendees: 21,667 Dentists: 6,734 Dental Team Members: 6,409 Dental Students: 884 Exhibitors: 4,694 Other attendees: 2,946 Check out the full recap …
CDA Endorsed Products Spotlight: D-MMEX EasyRefine
CDA members who use endorsed precious metal refiner D-MMEX EasyRefine already get great returns on their scrap precious metal. Now, if you refine three times between Nov. 1, 2016, and Feb. 28, 2017, you’ll earn an extra 1% bonus on the total value of all three submissions! D-MMEX EasyRefine, is ethical and easy-to-use and maximizes your returns. Shipping is free …
G.V. Black Tie
It’s time again for the fabulous G.V. Black Tie party. This year’s event promises to be the biggest and best the New Dentist Committee has ever hosted. Join the CDA New Dentist Committee and its sponsors on Saturday, Nov. 19 for a night of games, dancing, hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail reception! Tickets go on sale today. Get yours before …
Here’s What You Need to Comply With Section 1557
A federal rule that implements Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into effect July 18. This part of the ACA prohibits discrimination in healthcare on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability and sex, including discrimination based on pregnancy, gender identification and sex stereotyping. These prohibitions apply to any healthcare provider receiving certain funds through …
Turn the Tide on Opioid Abuse
As healthcare practitioners, dentists can lead the effort to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic. Every day, more than 75 people in the U.S. die from a prescription drug or heroin overdose. In 2013, healthcare practitioners wrote nearly 249 million prescriptions for opioids—enough for every adult in America to have a bottle of pills. A significant factor in the …
Media Pages Scam Targets Dental Practices
The CDA recently became aware of an invoice scam targeting dental practices. While this scam isn’t new, it continues to prey on dentists. Dental offices have reported receiving invoices from a Media Pages company, but these offices don’t use the company’s services. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), this is an ongoing scam. The BBB has received several complaints …
Sign Up Now For Give Kids a Smile 2017 and Request Free Product
Registration is open for Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) 2017, marking the 15th anniversary of the program. Dental offices are encouraged to offer GKAS programs in their offices. GKAS program coordinators should sign up their programs with the ADA Foundation by Nov. 7 to be eligible for free product donations to support their volunteer efforts. GKAS participating private offices are …
Colorado Dental Board Updates: What You Need to Know!
It’s been a busy year for the Colorado Dental Board. The board has updated policies and rules—and the CDA has been there every step of the way. The board also has announced a large number of volunteer opportunities, which is a great way for dentists to get directly involved. Here’s what you need to know. Call for Colorado Dental Board …
CDT 2017 Helps Streamline Coding and Reduce Mistakes
The ADA has released CDT 2017: Dental Procedure Codes, the definitive coding manual for dental professionals. By helping dental office staff code correctly, this latest edition of CDT is designed to streamline coding and speed reimbursement by third-party payers. Three CDT publications are available: CDT 2017 is the official source for the most accurate and up-to-date dental procedure codes. CDT …