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March 7, 2016 This new video will teach you how to create and activate a delegate account on the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). Any prescriber or pharmacist can now have up to three trained delegates who can access the PDMP on the prescriber’s or dispenser’s behalf. This helps prescribers and pharmacists use the PDMP more frequently to get the …

March 1, 2016 Access to dental care in rural communities in Colorado continues to be a hot button issue in the state. In underserved areas, seeking treatment from a dentist isn’t always as easy as calling up a local dental practice, Federally Qualified Health Center, or Community-Based Dental Clinic and making an appointment. It sometimes involves taking time off of …

March 1, 2016 Volunteer for the Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM)—and help celebrate 10 years of free dental care! Volunteer registration is open for the 2016 COMOM June 17-18 at Brush High School in Brush, Colo. This is the 10th anniversary of the clinic, and COMOM is celebrating by “Brushing its way to Brush!” Volunteer to help, and be a …

March 1, 2016 The American Dental Association (ADA) 2016 annual meeting will be coming to Denver Oct. 20-23. Having the meeting in our backyard means you have a great opportunity to earn continuing education credit hours that can go toward the required 30 CE credit hours dentists and dental hygienists must earn during each licensure cycle. This is a new …

March 1, 2016 The American Dental Association (ADA) Department of Testing Services is seeking volunteers, including practicing dentists and hygienists, to serve on Test Construction Committees to support critical examination programs: the National Board Dental Examination Parts I and II, the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, the new Integrated National Board Examination, and the new Advanced Dental Admission Test. Electronic …

March 1, 2016 Are you practicing dentistry in rural Colorado? Do you want to improve the oral health in your community? Enroll in these free workshops to learn how to make a greater difference. Oral Health Colorado (OHCO) is partnering with the Interaction Institute for Social Change (IISC) to hold Facilitative Leadership for Social Change (FLSC) workshops to build leadership …

March 1, 2016 The International College of Dentists (ICD) is seeking deserving dentists to install as ICD fellows? If you know of a good candidate, nominate that person today! Criteria For a dentist to be installed as an ICD fellow, he or she must meet the following criteria. Must presently be an American Dental Association member; Must be at least …

February 22, 2016 (updated March 3, 2016) Changes made to the Dental Practice Act will affect your dental practice.   As previously shared with CDA members, the Colorado Dental Board is conducting a comprehensive review of its rules and policies. Nearly all Dental Board rules along with all Dental Board policies are being reviewed and revised through this process. These changes …

February 17, 2016 iMedicor is a national provider for secure, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-compliant messaging through a proprietary program called the iCore Exchange. The iCore Exchange allows dentists, patients and other healthcare providers to communicate, collaborate and exchange records/x-rays, with the assurance they are in full compliance with all current federal HIPAA laws. Is your email service …

February 12, 2016 The CDA Annual Session is Saturday, June 11, 2016, at the Embassy Suites Loveland. Unlike traditional three-day annual meetings, this year’s Annual Session will be one day. You’ll still get down to business in the House of Delegates, network over a luncheon, learn about current trends in dentistry and unwind at the Past President’s Reception. What’s missing …