September 8, 2011 If you were planning to attend TOMORROW’s hearing on changes to Medicaid’s orthodontic policy, please note that the meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 to allow dentists additional time to submit comments and suggestions on the rule change. Click here for additional details on the policy change and rescheduled hearing.
State Board Seeks Volunteers for Anesthesia Committee
September 8, 2011 The Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners is still seeking volunteers to help review anesthesia permit applications. Volunteers must hold an active permit in moderate or general/deep sedation. Volunteers will serve a two-year term on the review committee, which will meet monthly (with one exception) and is expected to require about six to 10 hours of time …
Health Dept. Names New Oral Health Director
September 8, 2011 In late August, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment named Katya Mauritson, DMD, MPH(c), as the new director of its Oral Health Unit.
Oral Health Named Colorado Priority “Winnable” Battle
September 8, 2011 The state of Colorado recently chose 10 priorities – or “winnable battles” – as areas of focus for public health time and resources in the coming months. Oral health was chosen as a priority winnable battle. It is encouraging to see oral health recognized among the state’s health priorities. “Winnable battles” largely target health problems with proven …
Medicaid Reschedules Orthodontic Rule Hearing
September 7, 2011 Alert for Dentists who Provide Orthodontic Services Under Medicaid Medicaid is currently accepting comments on proposed changes to the orthodontic benefit. There has been some recent public concern over the amount of money spent on Medicaid orthodontic codes and some misunderstanding about what is covered. The policy on orthodontic services is likely being revised to help address …
Surviving the First Ten Years
August 17, 2011 New dentists, those who are 10 years or less out of dental school, are invited to attend an interactive study club organized by the CDA New Dentist Council (NDC). Next month, don’t miss “What Your Banker Can do for You.” The seminar will cover basic credit reporting information, scratch-start/practice acquisition loan details, practice loan refinancing advantages, and …
CDA Women’s Dentist Group Keeps Everyone in the Loupe
August 17, 2011 On July 16, the CDA “Ladies in the Loupe” group was officially launched with a brunch at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Despite the high heat and humidity, over 90 women dentists from across Colorado attended the event. The keynote speaker was Dr. Kathleen O’Loughlin, the ADA executive director. Dr. O’Loughlin spoke to the female audience about the …
CDA Action Team Leader Training
August 16, 2011 If you’re interested in becoming more involved in educating the legislature about topics that affect the dental profession, you’re invited to attend the CDA’s Action Team Leader Training on Sept. 10. With a sunset review of the Dental Practice Act quickly approaching and issues like dental mid-level providers on the horizon, it’s more important than ever that …
Dentists Respond to Washington Fee Cuts
August 16, 2011 Dentists in Washington recently experienced a reimbursement rate cut from one of their largest dental insurance carriers. This situation is a reminder to all dentists of the importance of reading insurance contracts upon initial signing, and actively participating in the governance of insurance companies, whether by attending board meetings, electing board members, voting, etc.
New Prescribing Notification Requirements – Prepare Your Office for Compliance by July 1
June 29, 2011 Starting July 1, healthcare professionals who prescribe controlled substances must comply with new patient notification requirements. Prescribers, including dentists, must notify any patient who gets a prescription for a controlled substance that the patient’s identifying information will be entered into a statewide database of controlled substance prescriptions. The database is called the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program or …
