May 14, 2014 The CDA Annual Session is June 5-7, 2014 at the Vail Marriott in Vail, CO. There is still time to register for CE, networking and family activities. To learn more and to download this year’s brochure, click here. (Of special note, the venue location for the New Dentist Networking Event has been changed to The George in …
CDA House of Delegates Meeting – 2014 Resolutions
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 2014/2015, click here. Among the resolutions is one brought forth by the CDA Council on Finance to increase member dues by $10 – …
CDA Endorses Wells Fargo Bank!
May 14, 2014 The CDA has discontinued its endorsement with Bank of America and is proud to announce its new endorsement of Wells Fargo Bank for practice and commercial real estate financing. Wells Fargo has several bank locations statewide and ADA/CDA members will receive preferred pricing, complimentary planning and educational resources, and project support. To learn more about what Wells Fargo …
Sunset Review Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
May 14, 2014 HB 1227, the Sunset Review of the Dental Practice Act passed the state House of Representatives with a 55-10 vote and the Senate with a 29-6 vote. The bill now awaits a signature from Gov. Hickenlooper, which is expected sometime this month.
Pedo Connect
March 16, 2014 The Colorado Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (CAPD) has created a program to make it easier for dentists and hygienists in dental health professional shortage areas to communicate with a pediatric dentist. This program is called Pedo Connect. The goal of this program is to ensure that all children in Colorado, no matter of their location, have access …
Program Improvements: Medicaid and CHP+ Provide 12 Months of Continuous Coverage for Kids
March 16, 2014 Good news! Beginning March 1, 2014, children who have either Medicaid or CHP+ benefits will have continuous coverage for 12 months, even if their family’s income or household size changes. Continuous coverage for Medicaid and CHP+ children can help greatly streamline eligibility checks for providers, and eliminate eligibility and billing problems caused by changing coverage. It also …
Medicaid Adult Dental Benefit Live April 1
April 1, 2014 Colorado’s limited adult Medicaid benefit is now available. Qualifying adults are able to visit a dental practice or clinic that is already enrolled in Medicaid and can accept Medicaid payments. The adult dental benefit allows Medicaid enrolled clients, age 21 years and over, to receive a number of basic dental services currently offered to children such as …
200 Attend CU’s Lunch & Learn
March 16, 2014 On Feb. 19, nearly 200 CU dental students came out to have burritos and hear why organized dentistry matters to them from members of the CDA New Dentist Committee. As an education initiative, the CDA Membership Council organized a Lunch and Learn event at the CU School of Dental Medicine. Speakers for the program included Dr. Carol …
Calling for CDA Delegates, Officer Nominations and More!
March 16, 2014 All dentists are invited to attend the CDA Annual Session and House of Delegates meeting. At this meeting, current topics affecting the profession will be discussed, and delegates can voice their opinions and vote on matters brought up by CDA members. No experience is necessary to attend and new delegates are always welcome. The meeting takes place …
Colorado Marijuana Law – time to adjust your health history questions!
February 19, 2014 Now that your patients can legally access and use medical or recreational marijuana in Colorado, it is a good time to review and modify your patient health history questionnaire. Consider including the following questions:
