May 25, 2016 The CDA would like to remind its members who have recently moved to new offices or homes to update their profiles in the American Dental Association database (ADA login and password are required). While there, verify that the other information, including phone numbers, email addresses and websites, is accurate. Members also may call the CDA directly at …
Proposed Tax on Tobacco Would Benefit Oral Health in Colorado
May 25, 2016 In coming weeks, you will hear more about a Colorado ballot initiative the CDA is supporting. This initiative proposes a tax increase on tobacco products. Smokeless tobacco products would be taxed at 22% of the manufacturer list price, and cigarettes would incur a $1.75 tax per pack. If passed, this initiative is estimated to raise anywhere from …
Telehealth Grant Funding Available through the Colorado Health Foundation
May 25, 2016 The Colorado Health Foundation has announced a new funding opportunity within its healthcare outcome area. Its focus is to ensure all Coloradans achieve health with support from a network of primary healthcare and community services. Telehealth Funding Opportunity As part of the foundation’s strategy to strengthen the delivery of comprehensive, person-centered primary care, this initiative will build …
Membership Matters in the House of Delegates Next Month
May 25, 2016 The CDA’s governing body convenes each year at the Annual Session. The House of Delegates, made up of representatives from the state’s component societies, votes on resolutions that affect the CDA and its membership. This year’s resolutions are now available on the CDA website. Read the resolutions and view the proposed budget for 2016-2017. Among the resolutions …
Medicaid Provider Training to Prevent Substance Use
May 25, 2016 Peer Assistance Services Inc. and the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) are teaming up to provide free training and technical assistance to providers on screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for Colorado Medicaid patients. SBIRT is an effective preventive health service to identify, reduce and prevent problematic substance use. The Medicaid …
COMOM Needs Volunteers for Its 2016 Clinic! Sign Up Today!
May 25, 2016 The 2016 Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM) is only three weeks away, and volunteers are still needed. The 2016 COMOM is June 17-18 at Brush High School in Brush, Colo. This is the 10th anniversary of the clinic! Sign up today, and help COMOM celebrate 10 years of donated dental care! Who Can Volunteer Dentists, dental hygienists, …
The 10-Minute Website Test: Is it Time for an Upgrade?
May 25, 2016 A long time ago, your website might have been a work of art. But unlike fine wines and cheeses, websites only get worse with age. How can you know if your website is up-to-date? Is it still strong, or is it leaving your patients with a sour taste in their mouths? These three quick tests will help …
CDA Endorsed Products Spotlight: Association Gloves
May 17, 2016 CDA members are eligible to receive a discount off Association Gloves‘ line of gloves, masks and disposable products. Use the new app to place an order and get $5 off a purchase of $175 or more on regularly priced items. Free glove and mask samples are available by calling 877-484-6149. View complete member pricing on other products …
The CDA and Metro Denver Dental Society Host 2016 National Signing Day
May 4, 2016 The CDA and the Metro Denver Dental Society (MDDS) hosted National Signing Day for fourth year dental students and international students from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine at the Mountain West Dental Institute in Denver. Dr. Lindsay Compton, CDA New Dentist Committee chair; Dr. Brian Gurinsky, secretary of MDDS; Greg Hill, CDA executive director; and …
ADA 2016 Registration Is Now Open!
May 4, 2016 Registration for ADA 2016 is now open! This year’s ADA meeting is Oct. 20-24 in Denver. Volunteer for ADA 2016 to receive your first choice of assignments, continuing education (CE) courses and housing! Register now and take advantage of the meeting being held in your backyard! Register Visit the ADA website to register now. Volunteer For those who are …
