May 8, 2015 The CDA’s governing body convenes each year at the Annual Session. The House of Delegates votes on resolutions that impact the CDA and its membership. To read this year’s resolutions and to view the proposed budget for 2015/2016, click here. Among the resolutions is one brought forth by the CDA Finance Council to increase member dues by …
New Optimal Level of Fluoride in Drinking Water Announced
April 29, 2015 The Department of Health and Human Services released its final Public Health Service recommendation for the optimal fluoride level in drinking water to prevent tooth decay. The recommended ratio of fluoride to water is 0.7 parts per million (ppm), which results from years of scientific analysis of the amount of fluoride people receive from all sources. This …
2015 Legislation That Affects You
By Jennifer Goodrum, CDA Director of Government Relations From the Spring 2015 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association The Colorado state legislature meets from mid-January until mid-May each year. During this time, the CDA is present daily at the Capitol advocating on your behalf. This year, the CDA is involved in tracking more than 30 bills with potential impacts on …
Hub and Spokes Route Dental Care to Destinations in Need
By Krysia Gabenski, CDA Strategic Communications Specialist From the Spring 2015 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association According to a February Colorado Health Institute (CHI) report, eight of Colorado’s 64 counties are “dental deserts,” meaning they are without a licensed dentist, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or a Community-Based Dental Clinic (CBDC). It’s important, however, to point out that …
A Win to the Fourth Power
By Cal Utke, D.D.S., CDA Immediate Past President From the Spring 2015 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association As 2015 starts to settle in, we look at those pesky New Year’s resolutions and rebalance our life goals, both personal and financial. It’s one thing to rebalance your investment portfolios—but why stop there? I think it’s time and imperative to rebalance …
Rust Never Sleeps
By Michael Diorio, D.D.S., CDA Editor From the Spring 2015 Journal of the Colorado Dental Assocation The sun has set on the review of our Dental Practice Act and it will next be revisited in 2025. With that milestone behind us, you might be thinking that it’s time for the CDA to go into hibernation, at least for legislative issues—however, …
PANDA Dental Awareness in Colorado
By Katya Mauritson, D.M.D., M.P.H.(c), Dental Director, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and Jennifer Goodrum, CDA Director of Government Relations From the Spring 2015 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association The Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness (PANDA) program is designed to create awareness in the dental community, to help dental teams recognize and use appropriate interventions, …
Dealing with the Measles Outbreak
By Judith H Holmes, J.D. From the Spring 2015 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Question: We have a general dentistry practice, and we see patients of all ages. We are concerned about the effects of the recent measles outbreak on our patients and employees. Are there some guidelines on how to address this issue in our practice?
Jumping in With Both Feet
By Brett Kessler, D.D.S., CDA President From the Spring 2015 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association As I wind down my term as the 128th president of the Colorado Dental Association, I find myself in a reflective mood. I wonder, did I make a difference? Was I an effective leader? Did I leave the organization better than when I found …
Are You Protecting Your Patients from Identity Theft?
By Jennifer Nieto, Best Card From the Spring 2015 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Dentists protect their patients’ personal information for obvious ethical reasons and HIPAA compliance. Many times, however, they may not realize that preventing identity theft is another very important reason behind this practice. Processing credit card transactions in a safe manner is crucial in protecting patients …
