The Colorado Dental Political Action Committee (CODPAC) board of directors will hold its 2016 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the board room at the CDA Headquarters, 8301 E. Prentice Ave., Ste. 400, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Any interested CODPAC contributor is welcome to attend. Please RSVP to 303-740-6900 or info@cdaonline.org.
Amendment 69: Hear From Proponents and Opponents Sept. 17
Amendment 69—the “ColoradoCare” universal healthcare proposal on the November ballot this year—is an important issue that could have a significant impact on dentistry and dental practices. At its Sept. 17 Board of Trustees meeting, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., CDA leadership will hear presentations from both proponents and opponents of this proposed Colorado constitutional amendment and discuss whether to formally support or …
ADA Credentialing Service Rolls Out Today
The ADA has a new, free service to help dentists with their professional credentialing. The ADA Credentialing Service allows dentists to input, store and update their professional credentials in a centralized location. After information is entered, it then will be available to third-party payers, hospitals and employers. Credentialing Service Features and Benefits Eases administrative burdens by keeping information all in …
ADA 2016 Registration and Course Fees Increase Sept. 16
ADA 2016 is Oct. 20-24 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. If you haven’t already registered or signed up for continuing education (CE) courses, it might be a good idea to do so before Friday, Sept. 16, when fees for both registration and CE will increase. Earn CE By law, Colorado dentists are required to earn 30 CE credit …
New Dentist Study Club: How to Operate an Efficient Practice
Join the CDA New Dentist Committee for a Surviving the First 10 Years Study Club on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the new Peebles Education Center or via live stream. Don’t miss the first study club of the 2016-17 season, dedicated to running an efficient practice and how you can be at the top …
Former CDA President Dr. Jacob Eisenson Passes Away at 96 Years Old
The CDA is saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Jacob Eisenson, a longtime leader in dentistry in the state of Colorado and in the association. He was 96 years old. Dr. Eisenson, CDA president from 1982-1983, received his D.D.S. degree from Northwestern University Dental School in 1950. Specializing in pedodontics, Dr. Eisenson served as the president of the …
HHS Statement Backs Up How Important Flossing Is to Oral Health
The ADA News reported the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a statement calling flossing “an important oral hygiene practice,” and not mentioning it in the federal dietary guidelines released in 2015 does not imply otherwise. The article added, “Although dental floss—along with brushing teeth and using fluoridated water—was mentioned in past editions of the guidelines …
Sept. 7 Is the Deadline to Submit Courses to Be Approved for CE
If you are planning to present a course that offers CE credit, the CDA would like to remind you that Sept. 7 is the deadline to submit those courses for review and approval. If you have questions about the submission process, email Pam Brockhaus at pam@cdaonline.org or call her at 303-996-2843.
CODPAC Interviews State Legislative Candidates
In late June and early July, the CDA invited Colorado 2016 legislative candidates to participate in interviews to find out where they stand on issues important to the association and its members. Based on those interviews, the CDA will develop an election guide ahead of the Nov. 8, 2016, election that will be made available to CDA members. Stay tuned!
CDA Members Honored By the Academy of General Dentistry
At the 2016 Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) meeting July 16 in Boston, the AGD honored seven CDA members with the AGD Mastership, AGD Fellowship and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition awards. The recipients are listed below under their respective award categories. AGD Mastership Award Dr. Robert M. Di Giorgio Dr. Kelly A. Halligan Dr. William F. Thornell AGD Fellowship …
