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 …
Dr. Brett Kessler, New CDA President
June 6, 2014 Dr. Brett Kessler became the CDA’s 128th president on June 6 at the CDA House of Delegates meeting. Having served the CDA as an officer for the past four years, it is an honor to have Dr. Kessler lead the association and organized dentistry in Colorado. Dr. Kessler has a private practice in the Stapleton area of Denver. …
Governor Signs Sunset Review Bill
June 6, 2014 On Friday, June 6, Gov. Hickenlooper signed HB 1227, the Sunset Review of the Dental Practice Act, into law. The revised Dental Practice Act will be in effect as of July 1, however, several changes must still undergo rulemaking. The CDA will keep members posted as these modifications take effect. The Sunset Review is a process where …
DPLTC to Return Surplus to Members
May 14, 2014 The Board of Directors for the Dentists Professional Liability Trust of Colorado, the CDA’s endorsed malpractice trust, has approved a return of surplus to current Trust members. A check will be mailed to each member in early July. The Trust has now returned $1.45M to its members since 1987. If you have questions regarding this return of …
Family Day at Elitch Gardens
May 14, 2014 The CDA New Dentist Committee has declared Saturday, June 21, to be Family Day at Elitch’s for all dentists! The amusement park is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the water park is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All CDA members are welcome to attend. In addition, members are encouraged to take advantage of …
CDA Honored
May 14, 2014 Last month, the CDA received the ADA Membership Outreach Award for the “Greatest Percentage of New Dentists Transitioned from Reduced Dues to Full Dues (5th Year Out).” Congratulations to the CDA New Dentist Committee and CDA Director of Membership Jeanne Nicoulin for fostering a productive network where new dentists can meet others, discuss dental practice experiences and …
