May 5, 2011 In this issue: – KIND Wins Funding Determined by Public Vote – BBCDS Weekly Lunch – Highlands Ranch Practice Helps Community/Local MOPS Event
Bill Exempts Dentists from 1099 Business Tax Reporting Requirements
April 14, 2011 On April 14, President Obama signed a bill to exempt small businesses from burdensome 1099 tax reporting requirements. Before this bill passed, small businesses would have been required to issue a 1099 tax form to all vendors that were paid $600 or more during a year, creating hundreds of pages of new paperwork in each dental office. …
Annual Session Registration Available Online
April 6, 2011 Don’t miss the CDA Annual Session! June 9-12, 2011 Snowmass, CO This weekend has something for everyone: CE: Several courses are available including Dr. Roger Wise speaking on a “Multidisciplinary Approach to the Management of Dental Alveolar Trauma.” House of Delegates: This annual business meeting of the CDA is thrilled to welcome a keynote address by American …
Update on Non-Covered Services Bill – The Battle Has Begun
March 9, 2011 Have you taken action? Have you written to your legislators to ask for their support on the bill that would prevent dental insurers from dictating what fees you can charge for non-covered services? The dental insurance industry has convinced labor unions to join them in writing letters and making calls to kill this bill before it is …
Proposal to Cut Dental Loan Repayment Program
March 8, 2011 Defunding the state’s Dental Loan Repayment Program was recently proposed as an option to help balance the state’s recession-plagued budget. If you or any of your staff have benefitted from the Dental Loan Repayment Program, the CDA would like to hear your story. This will greatly help us in defending the need and value of the program.
New Dentist Practice Transition Seminar
March 8, 2011 Interested in Selling/Buying a Dental Practice? Looking for an Opportunity to Become an Associate or Need to Hire a New Associate? Register Today! Saturday, April 16, 5-8 p.m. CDA Office 3690 S. Yosemite St. Denver, CO 80237 The CDA New Dentist Committee is hosting an event to help new(er) dentists meet seasoned dentists who are preparing for …
Member Spotlight030811
March 8, 2011 Dr. Terry Brewick named Pierre Fauchard Academy meeting chairman. Dr. Matthew Dunn awarded with the PFA Journalism Award for distinguished service.
White Coat Ceremony
March 8, 2011 Fifty-two second year students from the class of 2013 at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine received their white coats in a ceremony held on Jan. 12, 2011. This is the sixth year that the White Coat Ceremony has existed in Colorado. The white coats are presented to the second year students as they prepare …
April: Oral Cancer Awareness Month
March 8, 2011 The Oral Cancer Foundation is seeking dental professionals to screen patients next month in recognition of the 12th annual Oral Cancer Awareness Month. They will provide all the materials needed to conduct the screenings in addition to publicity for your location on their Website.
Interested in Serving on the State Board?
March 8, 2011 The Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners has a position open. The appointment will run through January 2012. The position would also be eligible for two additional four-year terms. The commitment includes quarterly full-board, monthly panel and additional committee meetings throughout the year. If you would be interested in a board position – or know someone who …
