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February 19, 2014 The state Medicaid department recently published the first major proposal on the upcoming adult dental benefit.  The current policy coverage standard can be accessed by clicking here. A draft coverage policy was shared with Take 5 participants in January for feedback. It was finalized late last week. The policy includes information on coverage for diagnostic procedures, x-rays, preventive …

February 19, 2014 The use of teledentistry is growing here and across the U.S.  At the end of January, legislation passed in California (73-1) promoting teledentistry and making it reimbursable through Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program. Teledentistry has gained interest across a number of states. Teledental platforms may present treatment options to a new and underserved patient base.  These developments have …

February 19, 2014 The Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) met on Jan. 23. Much of the meeting focused on discussion of the Sunset Review of the Dental Practice Law. A new dentist and a new public member are expected to be appointed to the SBDE shortly. The SBDE plans to conduct rulemaking on opioid prescribing and licensure rules …

February 19, 2014 On Jan. 30, HB 1227 – the 2014 Sunset Review of the Dental Practice Act – was introduced before the state House of Representatives. 2014 marks a year where the laws that govern dentistry are reviewed and potentially revised. Many of CDA’s priority recommendations, including continuing education and anesthesia updates, were included in the introduced bill draft. …

February 19, 2014 HB 1053, a bill that ensures that pediatric dental benefit coverage is available in all plans purchased through the state healthcare exchange and in the private market, was signed by the governor into law. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Beth McCann (D-Denver) and Sen. Irene Aguilar (D-Denver), allows the commissioner of insurance to require that health plans …

January 6, 2014 This spring, for the first time, Colorado will offer a dental benefit under Medicaid for adults.  Details are still being worked out and the process to establish a non-state adminstrator for the benefit is underway. This benefit will qualify over 300,000 adults in the state for dental care.  To address this influx in dental patients, the CDA created …

December 4, 2013 Phase two of the CDA’s commercial campaign will start Monday, Dec. 9 on radio stations during the morning and evening commute times.  This campaign launched last month on statewide television to raise public awareness about the importance of going to a CDA member dentist.  The commercial will air between 5 a.m./6 a.m. to 8 a.m., and 5 …

December 4, 2013 Thank you for your membership in organized dentistry this year.  2014 is a big year for dentistry in Colorado, as the legislature will review virtually every law that governs dentistry.  This process is called sunset review; it occurs every 10 years.  The CDA is prepared to act on behalf of the dental profession and organized dentistry and …

December 4, 2013 Attention women dentists!  It’s high time for tea, treats, manicures, massages and networking with your colleagues!  Take a break from the busy holiday season; mingle with your fellow women dentists while enjoying a mini-mani (back by popular demand) and/or a relaxing chair massage.  The fun takes place on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 2:30-5:00 p.m. at the Wellshire …

December 4, 2013 On Nov. 9, over 80 attended the New Dentist Committee seminar and networking event about  third party payors and insurance companies.  Dr. Mary Smith, a dentist from Washington, provided information to dentists about how to best communicate with third party payers and how to correctly code procedures for maximum benefit.  Attend seminars, network with your colleagues and …