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 …
Congratulations 2011 CU Dental Graduates!
June 6, 2011 On May 27, the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine presented 48 dental graduates with their Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees. CDA Executive Director Dr. Quinn Dufurrena was the commencement speaker this year, and encouraged the class of 2011 to get involved and be active participants in the dental profession and their communities.
Colorado Dentists Attend Washington Leadership Conference
June 6, 2011 Each spring, the American Dental Association hosts a legislative and lobbying conference in Washington, D.C. Dentists from around the U.S. participate in a three-day conference that provides a mix of prominent speakers, issue briefings, grassroots education and political training. This year’s event, held May 9-11, was organized by Colorado’s own Dr. Rhett Murray. Eight CDA dentists were …
Medicaid Seeks Input to Streamline Provider Applications
June 6, 2011 The Colorado Medicaid program has asked for input on revisions that would help streamline and improve the enrollment process and application form for providers. If you or your office staff have any suggestions, please let us know. Contact Jennifer Goodrum at 303-996-2847 or jennifer@cdaonline.org.
Boulder County Dentists Care for Community
June 6, 2011 For the ninth year, dentists in Boulder County participated in the annual Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) Adopt-a-Smile/Free Dental Care Program. Teresa Marshall, R.N., M.S.N., and Susan Rowley, R.N., M.S., C.P.N.P., have administered the program for its entirety and contacted the CDA to express their gratitude toward the dental profession. “I am so impressed, considering our current …
Colorado Seeks New State Dental Director
June 6, 2011 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking a new director to oversee oral health activities for the state of Colorado. We want to help ensure that the state gets qualified applicants who have a thorough understanding of oral health issues and will help improve the oral health of Coloradans. The job opening is a …
It’s a Wrap: 2011 Legislative Session Concludes
June 6, 2011 The Colorado state legislature completed its regular session on May 11 this year. As always, the CDA worked hard on your behalf at the statehouse. This year, the CDA monitored more than 40 bills with direct and indirect impacts on the dental profession.
IRS Tax Center
June 6, 2011 In an effort to assist taxpayers with compliance, the Internal Revenue Service has implemented a Tax Center Website with information for the small business owner. This site contains a plethora of information including educational videos on many tax topics and virtual tax workshops. To access this information, go to http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small.
