June 1, 2012 Don’t miss the last fireworks game of the season! Family Fun & Fireworks! To benefit the CDA Charitable & Educational Fund Friday: September 21, 2012 at 6:10 p.m. Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies Click here to order your tickets online today! To secure your CDA discounted ticket rate, use the promo code: DENTAL
State Dental Board Gets New Members, Plans Anesthesia Rule Revisions
May 23, 2012 Vacancies on the dental board were an ongoing challenge through 2011, and the CDA worked with the governor’s office to address this problem. A number of CDA members submitted applications for the vacant dental board positions. At the April 2012 meeting, the three vacancies on the dental board were filled. Dr. Lisa Fox, a pediatric dentist from …
Update on 2012 State Oral Health Bills
May 23, 2012 Two bills that would expand oral health options for low income populations saw good progress during this year’s state legislative session. The legislative session ended on May 9, amidst some partisan turmoil and controversial procedural moves used to delay consideration of a bill regarding civil unions. Unfortunately, the tactics used in the civil unions debate also killed …
CDA Seeks New Editor – Apply Now
June 24, 2012 Dr. Brandon Owen has provided exceptional service to the CDA as its editor since January 2011. He will be stepping down this fall, opening the opportunity for another CDA member. The CDA is looking for a new editor. If you are detail-oriented, have a good understanding of the English language and grammar, have an interest in writing, …
Dental Line 9 Helps the Public
May 23, 2012 The CDA and MDDS host Dental Line 9 a few times each year in conjunction with 9 News. This is a call-in program for 9 News viewers to get answers to their dental questions. Thank you to Dr. Eric Van Zytveld, Dr. Carrie Seabury, Dr. Sarah Broten, Dr. Heather Stamm, Dr. Falona Glenn, Dr. Gerald Glenn, Dr. …
InfoProABC Continues to Grow!
May 23, 2012 The CDA is developing two additional sections on InfoProABC.com. These sections will give CDA members full access to an “OnYourWebsite” benefit and a Virtual Trade Show, in addition to the original resource libraries: Association, Business and Clinical.
Peer Assistance Services Survey
May 23, 2012 Attention prescribers of controlled substances. Peer Assistance Services is conducting a survey to gather opinions, identify practices and evaluate awareness around the issue of prescription drug abuse with the intent of developing a plan to increase prescribers’ knowledge and education on this issue. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and can be done online. The …
CDA Responds on 9 News to American Heart Association Report
April 18, 2012 The Colorado Dental Association responded to a late breaking report by the American Heart Association that made media headlines. The report stated that “current scientific evidence does not establish a cause and effect relationship between gum disease and heart disease or stroke.” Dr. Jeff Hurst commented on the report on 9 News at 4 p.m. Click here to …
NEW Business Resource for Your Practice – included with your CDA membership!
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.
