September 12, 2012 Thank you to all of the dentists, dental professionals and community volunteers who signed up to donate their time Sept. 28-29, 2012 for the sixth annual Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM). COMOM expects to treat at least 1,500 adults and children who cannot not afford dental care during this year’s event. For complete details on COMOM, which …
Member Spotlight
August 14, 2012 In this month’s issue: – Thank you to Boulder-area “Adopt a Smile” Dentists – 2012 Bottone Service Award Presented to Dr. Kevin Varley – Dr. Amy Copeland Receives AGD Fellowship Award – Dr. Jerry Savory’s July 4th “Periodontal Patriots” Float
ADA Needs Your Help in Lobbying for ERISA Reform Legislation
August 14, 2012 Earlier this year, Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) introduced H.R. 4818, a bill that would address two common insurance practices that can diminish the value of patients’ coverage. To help pass this important insurance reform bill, the ADA is asking for help in collecting real-life stories about your patients who have experienced: financial impacts from being covered by …
Colorado New Dentist Committee Receives National Recognition
August 14, 2012 Congratulations to the CDA New Dentist Committee! This year’s ADA New Dentist Conference was held June 22-24, 2012 in Washington, D.C. During the ADA New Dentist Conference, the CDA New Dentist Committee received an award recognizing their “Surviving the First Ten Years” study club with the national “Outstanding Program Award of Excellence.”
2012 COMOM Volunteer Registration is Open!
August 14, 2012 Register today to volunteer at COMOM 2012! The 6th Annual COMOM will be held in Pueblo, Colo. from Sept. 27 to Sept. 30, 2012 (Sept. 28-29 are patient treatment days). This 100+ chair portable dental clinic makes a true difference in the lives of patients and is an opportunity that you don’t want to miss! Full details …
Are Dental Offices Required to Use Digital X-Ray Systems by 2014?
June 24, 2012 What are the Electronic Health Record requirements for dental offices? Over the past year, the CDA has received numerous calls from dental offices that have been told by vendors that they are required to implement electronic records systems, including digital x-ray equipment, by 2014. While many offices are making the voluntary switch to electronic records systems, it’s …
Sign up for the 2012 CDA Easy Pay Program
August 14, 2012 The CDA Easy Pay Program Helps Make Your Annual Dues Renewal Painless In response to member requests, we are pleased to offer the CDA Easy Pay program for membership dues renewal. This plan helps you manage your cash flow more efficiently and reduces your year-end expenses. The CDA does not charge a service fee for this benefit.
CDA Applauds New CDA 2012 Officers and ADA Delegates/Alternates
June 24, 2012 At the CDA House of Delegates meeting on June 8, the CDA’s slate of 2012-2013 officers were elected, in addition to delegates and alternate delegates to the ADA for the 2013 ADA Annual Session. Also occurring at this meeting was the passage of a resolution allowing for a new dentist (a dentist who is 10 years or …
Born to be Wild in Loveland
June 24, 2012 On June 7-10, the CDA held its Annual Session and House of Delegates meeting in Loveland, Colo. at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center. Just over 400 total attendees, which included 184 dentists, took part in this year’s meeting under the leadership of 2011-2012 CDA President Dr. Tom Pixley.
Don’t Forget to Vote!
June 24, 2012 Tuesday, June 26 is the last day to vote in this year’s primary election. This year’s election is critical for the dental profession, as the state senators and state representatives who will participate in the 2014 Sunset Review of the Dental Practice Act will be chosen during this election.* Please remember to cast your primary ballot by …
