May 6, 2013 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 2013/2014, click here. Among the resolutions is one brought forth by the CDA Council on Finance to increase member dues …
Ladies in the Loupe Focuses on Managing Money
May 6, 2013 On Saturday, April 20, the CDA Ladies in the Loupe held a seminar and event for Colorado’s women dentists. Both CDA members and non-members were welcome to attend this informative afternoon at the Four Seasons Hotel about managing money and planning for the future.
CU Alumni Reunion Golf Tournament
May 6, 2013 Attention golfers: the CU School of Dental Medicine Golf Tournament is Sunday, May 19 (7:30 a.m. shotgun) at Saddle Rock Golf Course in Aurora, Colo. No need to be a CU alum to play in this annual tournament. The award-winning Saddle Rock Golf Course is the former home of the Colorado Open, numerous statewide amateur and professional …
Important HIPAA Changes for Patient Record Requests
March 28, 2013 On March 26, new HIPAA requirements for patient records took effect. If your dental office uses electronic records systems, you may now be required to provide electronic copies of records to patients who request them. Dental offices can no longer simply provide printed records in lieu of electronic copies.
Appointments to the State Board of Dental Examiners
March 28, 2013 On Feb. 1, Gov. Hickenlooper made six new appointments to the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE). The members appointed for terms expiring on Jan. 1, 2017 are: • Dr. Peter Carlesimo of Fort Collins (dentist, reappointed) • Dr. Mason Miner of Durango (dentist, appointed) • Dr. Laurie Stein of Cedaredge (dentist, appointed) • Annette Isenbart, R.D.H. …
Enter to Win Free Registration to the ADA New Dentist Conference
March 28, 2013 Attention new dentists! If you are 10 years or less out of dental school and would like to attend the ADA’s New Dentist Conference in Denver, CO, you are eligible to win free registration from the CDA. The ADA conference is taking place in Colorado this year, July 18-20, at the Four Seasons Hotel. We encourage all …
Dental Board Candidates Celebrated
March 28, 2013 The CDA New Dentist Committee (NDC) hosted a party on Saturday, March 16 for the dental board candidates from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and the second year ISP students. This was an opportunity for the students to relax and socialize after the stress of taking the dental boards. The CDA new dentists took …
9Health Fair Seeks Volunteers
March 28, 2013 The 9Health Fair, sponsored by 9 News, is looking for volunteer dentists and hygienists to perform oral screenings at a variety of locations throughout Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska. The health fairs run through mid-May. The 9Health Fair covers all volunteers with liability insurance. To learn more and to sign-up, go to www.9healthfair.org/VolunteerNow.
Visa/MC Anti-Trust Settlement – Beware of Misleading Marketing
February 25, 2013 If your practice accepted credit cards anytime between Jan. 1, 2004 and Nov. 28, 2012, you have most likely received a legal notice about a class action lawsuit and settlement involving Visa, MasterCard and their member banks. To learn more about this $6+ Billion settlement, go to www.paymentcardsettlement.com or call 800-625-6440 for a recorded explanation, answers to …
Some Handheld Dental X-Ray Units Being Sold Without Required FDA Certification
February 25, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert that some handheld dental x-ray units purchased online and shipped directly from vendors in Southeast Asia may not meet U.S. regulatory standards. If your office purchased a handheld dental x-ray unit through a credible U.S.-based vendor, this alert should not be of concern.