September 24, 2015 The ninth annual Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM), held Aug. 14-15 at Harrison School in Canon City, Colo., was a success. This year, the school was transformed into a large-scale dental clinic in which 157 dentists provided about 1,200 patients oral healthcare services. The school’s gymnasium was set up for oral surgery, endodontic and restorative procedures, dental …
CDA Hosts First Connect the Docs Dentist-to-Dentist Mentoring Program
September 24, 2015 What started out as an idea to create a mentoring program for dentists came to fruition Aug. 29, when the CDA held its first-ever Connect the Docs program. Dr. Lindsay Compton and Dr. Brett Kessler, who conceived the program, served as moderators. Almost 40 dentists, who attended in person or via video streaming, participated in roundtable discussions …
Registration Opens Oct. 1 for 2016 Give Kids a Smile Day
September 24, 2015 Registration opens Oct. 1 for Give Kids a Smile Day (GKAS), which will take place Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in locations across Colorado. While you can participate in GKAS from your private office or participating clinics, the CDA also offers the opportunity for you and your clinical team to volunteer at the CU School of Dental Medicine …
Try “Speed Dating” to Sell or Buy a Practice
September 24, 2015 Interested in selling/buying a dental practice? Looking for the chance to become an associate or to hire an associate? Try speed dating! Five success stories came out of last year’s “Speed Dating” Practice Networking Event. Could you be next?
Good News – Denver Water Votes to Continue Community Water Fluoridation!
August 26, 2015 Today, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners voted unanimously to retain community water fluoridation! After very careful consideration and review of thousands of pages of research, letters and comments, the board made the decision to continue optimal fluoridation (0.7ppm) of the system’s drinking water. The CDA applauds Denver Water for its initiative to protect the public and …
Save Time and Money With Companies Endorsed by the CDA
Aug. 10, 2015 Membership in the CDA can pay for itself if you take advantage of the tremendous savings our endorsed companies offer. We know you are busy caring for patients and running a business. To save you time, we’ve researched and screened multiple dental-related companies so you don’t have to. Members who use these companies save money, too, with …
Easy Pay Makes Your Annual Dues Renewal Process Painless
September 24, 2015 The CDA Easy Pay program once again is available to members for dues renewal. This plan helps you manage your cash flow more efficiently and reduces your year-end expenses. The CDA does not charge a service fee for this benefit.
Earn a Full Day of CE Credits with JADA Live
Sept. 3, 2015 Looking for an opportunity to earn continuing education (CE) for a nominal fee? You’re in luck; “Dentistry Elevated: Detection, Restoration, Imaging & Airway Issues” is coming to Denver this fall. For a rate of $125 for CDA/ADA members ($165 for nonmembers), you can earn 6.5 hours of CE. This seminar was created by JADA Live, the publishers …
Metro Area Dental Practices Must Have Amalgam Separators Installed by Aug. 19
Aug. 10, 2015 Denver metro area dental practices served by the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (Metro District) must install amalgam separators by Aug. 19, 2015, to comply with new amalgam control requirements. (Click here to see the cities and sanitation districts affected.) Once an amalgam separator has been installed in your dental office, you will need to submit a certification …
Denver Water to Consider Discontinuing Fluoridation – Vote Occurs Next Month
Aug. 10, 2015 On July 29, the Denver Board of Water Commissioners held a meeting to review the latest information and science surrounding community water fluoridation, which has been provided to the community since 1953. After hearing from both proponents and opponents of fluoridation, the board announced that it will accept written public comments until Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. The …
