September 30, 2014 Mark Your Calendar and Join Us for an Event Honoring Congressman Cory Gardner Colorado dentists will be hosting a fundraising event on Oct. 24, 2014 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. for Congressman Cory Gardner, the Republican candidate who is seeking the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Mark Udall. Cong. Gardner has been a good friend of dentistry, …
In Memoriam: Dr Shaklee and Dr Bedard
September 30, 2014 This past month, the CDA has lost two of its members. Dr. Roberta Shaklee passed away on Aug. 29, 2014 after battling ovarian cancer for over two years. She began her career in dentistry nearly 40 years ago as a dental assistant and later became a dental hygienist and then a periodontist. Please click here to read …
State Board of Dentistry Releases Sunset Review Rulemaking Schedule
September 15, 2014 On Saturday, the Colorado State Board of Dentistry published dates for upcoming rulemaking hearings related to the 2014 Sunset Review bill (HB14-1227). Four committees have been established to address topics addressed in the Sunset Review bill. Rulemaking will cover topics like anesthesia, continuing education, fines, licensing changes and more. Dates and details on the topics covered in …
New Amalgam Separator Requirement for Denver Metro Area
September 2, 2014 The Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (Metro District), which serves the Denver metro area, has implemented new amalgam control requirements for dental offices in its service area. By February 19, 2015, dental offices served by the Metro District will be required to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for placement, removal and disposal of dental amalgam. These dental offices will …
The Trust Announces Referral Program and New Board Position
August 6, 2014 The Dentists Professional Liability Trust of Colorado Board of Directors is always working to attract new dentists into the plan. To further those efforts, beginning this month (August 1) if you, as a Trust participant, refer a dentist who applies and receives coverage from The Trust, you will receive a $200 (Visa/MC) gift card in appreciation for …
Updated Draft Rule for the Medicaid Children’s Benefit
August 6, 2014 The state recently released an updated draft of the rules outlining approved Medicaid dental benefits for children ages 0 to 20. A copy of the draft children’s benefit rule can be accessed by clicking here. The draft children’s benefit rule addresses coverage for exams, diagnostic imaging, preventive, restorative, periodontal, prosthetic, oral surgery and anesthesia services. The document …
After Years of Waiting, EPA Finally Moves on Proposed Amalgam Separator Rule
August 6, 2014 The ADA has learned that the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is now reviewing an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed rule to reduce the amount of dental amalgam that dental offices release into wastewater systems. Following the OMB’s review (assuming OMB approval, usually within 90 days) EPA will publish the proposed rule for comment. This …
CO Medical Services Board Member Needed
August 6, 2014 The governor’s office is seeking applicants for a vacant position on the Medical Services Board (the state board that oversees the Medicaid program across many professions). While a dentist has served in the past, currently no dentist serves on this board. Having a dentist would provide good expertise, given the ongoing changes to Medicaid dental benefits. The …
All Dentists Must Register with Colorado’s PDMP by Oct. 31
August 6, 2014 A recently passed bill, HB14-1283, requires all dentists with a DEA registration to register with Colorado’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) by Oct. 31. The PDMP is a secure, online database created in 2005 that provides objective information about patients’ controlled substance prescription records to assist Colorado healthcare providers in offering appropriate treatment to their patients. If …
Full Medicaid Adult Dental Benefit Launches July 1
July 1, 2014 Starting today, July 1, a comprehensive dental benefit for Medicaid-eligible adults is available. What does that mean? This means that over 300,000 adults who qualify for Medicaid can access a robust schedule of dental services including restorative treatment, root canals, crowns, surgical procedures and full/partial dentures (note that prior authorization is required for certain designated codes). What …