February 29, 2012 The CDA is proud to introduce its newest member benefit: InfoProABC. InfoProABC is a Web-based business and clinical resource, designed by dentists for dentists. Do you have employment law, third party payor, regulatory or practice management questions? You can research the answers yourself or, as a member, you can take advantage of the CDA’s newest member benefit, …
Ask Your State Legislator to Support SB 108: Dental Care for Pregnant Moms
February 29, 2012 On Friday, Feb. 17, approximately 50 dentists assembled at the Colorado State Capitol to talk with state legislators about a bill to promote sustainable oral health practices and efficiency in our state’s Medicaid dental benefit. SB 108, sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Nicholson of Black Hawk, would provide basic dental care to pregnant mothers.
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette Sponsors Bill to Fund Dental Charities
February 29, 2012 On Monday this week, Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette introduced a bill to provide federal grants to charitable programs that help low-income patients access dental care. HR4091 would provide $2M per year for four years and enable nationwide pro bono dental programs like the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program to reach more patients. This is the U.S. House …
A New Face at the CDA: Nikki Williams
February 29, 2012 The CDA welcomes its newest staff member, Nikki Williams. As the marketing coordinator at the CDA, Nikki is responsible for the marketing and branding of the CDA’s newest membership benefit program, “InfoProABC.” She will also oversee advertising sales and assist with publications, member communications and Website content management. Nikki joined the CDA on Feb. 1, 2012. Her …
Snowflakes Fall on GKAS 2012
February 29, 2012 On Feb. 3, 2012, most of Colorado was met with a February snowstorm, which left more than a few snowy footprints on Give Kids a Smile Day, a national access-to-care day for underserved children. Due to the snow, some GKAS events were cancelled, others were rescheduled and some forged on as planned. There were great success stories …
New Dentist Committee Happenings
February 29, 2012 Dentists 10 years or less out of dental school or advanced education are considered “new dentists” and entitled to attend special events for networking, learning and socializing. Read more about New Dentist Committee (NDC) happenings: • Study Group: Building or Remodeling a Practice, March 7 • Speed Dating: Practice Transitions, April 14 • American Dental Association Honors CDA NDC • Children’s …
Opportunity for Input: Medicaid Orthodontic Benefit
February 29, 2012 The state Medicaid program has scheduled a second orthodontic stakeholder retreat for Wednesday, April 11, 2012, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the first floor conference room at 225 E. 16th Ave., Denver, CO 80203. Medicaid has reached out to engage stakeholders in this process, and we encourage CDA members to participate and provide input.
Vendor Spotlight: Association Gloves
February 29, 2012 Reduce your glove costs with expanded Association Gloves program Have you added up how much money your office spends on exam gloves? The cost can be surprising. Drive down your glove expenses by purchasing them from your CDA-endorsed program, administered by Association Gloves.
Dentists at the Capitol Lobby Day
January 16, 2012 Please mark your calendar and RSVP for the CDA’s Dentists at the Capitol Lobby Day on Friday, February 17. Event details follow.
GKAS Registrant “To Do” List
December 21, 2011 Thank you to the hundreds of dentists and dental professionals in Colorado who have registered to be a part of the 10th Annual Give Kids a Smile Day program on Feb. 3, 2012. Many of you have participated in this program for years and know that planning for your program ahead of time makes for a more …
