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.
Want to Earn $100 from the ADA?
February 25, 2013 As an ADA and CDA member, you know first-hand the value of your membership for career success and advocacy for the dental profession. The ADA recently launched its “Member-Get-A-Member Campaign,” which provides the ideal opportunity to encourage your non-member colleagues to join organized dentistry. To learn more, go to www.ADA.org/MGAM, which features the complete rules and timelines, …
Dentists Heard at the Capitol
February 25, 2013 The CDA hosted its annual Dentists at the Capitol Lobby Day on Friday, Feb. 15. Lobby Day is an opportunity for dentists across Colorado to talk with legislators about the important issues that affect the dental community. From the push for mid-level providers to a Sunset Review of the Dental Practice Act in 2014, dentistry is currently …
Thank you Give Kids a Smile Day Volunteers!
February 25, 2013 The CDA would like to extend its sincere thanks to all of the dental professionals who volunteered and participated in GKAS this year. This annual program provided free dental treatment and education to thousands of children in Colorado.
In Memory
February 25, 2013 With deepest sympathy, the CDA would like to note the passing of the following members of our dental community: Dr. Galen L. Callender, Dr. Robert Freeman and Dr. Barry Smialek.
Dental Line 9 Call-in Program Helps the Public
February 25, 2013 The CDA and the Metro Denver Dental Society work together to host the Dental Line 9 call-in program at 9 News in Denver. A panel of five dentists take calls from the public during the news broadcasts to provide dental information to the public.
2.3% Medical and Dental Device Tax in 2013
December 19, 2012 Starting Jan. 1, 2013, many medical and dental devices will be subject to a 2.3% excise tax, mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). On Dec. 5, the IRS issued final regulations for this medical device tax. The primary impact to most dental offices is expected to be price increases on purchases of certain dental equipment, materials …
CPR Training Requirements for Dental Offices
December 19, 2012 The anesthesia rules of the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners require all dentists and dental personnel who use, administer or monitor anesthesia to maintain a current life support credential, which includes CPR.
