November 25, 2014 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recently proposed changes to the fees charged for certification of x-ray machines. This proposed change would affect nearly all dental offices. The fee increases are currently expected to be implemented in the second quarter of 2015.
Reminder: Dec. 1, 2014 Sunset Review Stakeholder Meeting
November 25, 2014 The Colorado Dental Board recently published draft rules related to the 2014 Sunset Review Bill (HB14-1227) for formal input from the dental community. Click here to view a copy of the proposed rules. A stakeholder meeting will be held to discuss these proposed draft rules on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 110D …
Important Medicaid Updates for Dental Offices Nov. 2014
November 25, 2014 The CDA continues to provide its members with helpful information about Colorado’s Medicaid program. Visit cdaonline.org/medicaidupdates for the latest program updates or read below for helpful highlights:
Mailing Holiday Packages? Members Save With UPS
November 25, 2014 Did you know that the CDA endorses the United Postal Service (UPS)? All CDA members can receive discounted pricing – savings as much as 36% – when they ship through UPS. Don’t pay full price to send those holiday packages! Learn more by visiting http://savewithups.com/ada/ or calling 800-MEMBERS (636-2377).
Register for Give Kids a Smile 2015
November 25, 2014 There’s still time to register for Give Kids a Smile Day (GKAS) on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015! While that date might seem far away, now is the time to register and to plan your GKAS program. GKAS is a day of free dental treatment and education for kids from families without the means to afford dental care. …
ADA Licenses CDA Commercial for National Use
November 25, 2014 Just one year ago this month, the CDA produced a commercial informing the public about the difference between CDA member and non-member dentists. This commercial ran statewide and gained national attention from several states and the American Dental Association. This month, the CDA licensed the commercial to the ADA for national use. The ADA will personalize the …
ADA Action Alert: Extend Important Dental Office Tax Credits
November 25, 2014 Please take a moment to contact your members of Congress to encourage the renewal of critical tax incentives that allow dental practices to deduct purchases of certain equipment and property. These “Section 179” tax provisions allow dental practices to deduct up to $500,000 for investments in new equipment and property, phasing out for investments exceeding $2 million.
Don’t Forget to Vote!: Nov. 4
October 28, 2014 CODPAC Endorses Key State Legislators for the Nov. 2014 Election The deadline for submitting your 2014 ballot is right around the corner on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Ballots have been mailed, and now is the time to cast your vote. The 2014 ballot asks your input on the election of both federal and local officials, as well as …
Free Product is Available for Give Kids a Smile Day
October 28, 2014 Deadline to Request Free GKAS Product: Nov. 10 Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 is Give Kids a Smile Day (GKAS) across the nation. This is a day of donated treatment and education to kids who need it most. It is organized through the American Dental Association, however, several state entities support their local GKAS efforts. As always, Henry …
All Dentists Must Register with Colorado’s PDMP by THIS FRIDAY, Oct. 31
October 28, 2014 All dentists with a DEA registration are required 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 you have not already …
