December 10, 2010 On Dec. 7, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation (S. 3987) exempting certain businesses, including dental practices, from the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Red Flags Rule. This follows on the heels of the U.S. Senate’s unanimous passage of the bill on Nov. 30. President Obama is expected to sign the bill by the end of the …
CDA Hires New Executive Director Dr. Quinn Dufurrena
December 10, 2010 The CDA is pleased to announce its new executive director: Quinn Dufurrena, D.D.S., J.D. Quinn comes to the CDA from Idaho, where he was the executive director of the Idaho Dental Association. He has over 27 years of experience in government, private practice and non-profit sectors.
Online Dues Renewal Available in early December
Save a postage stamp and renew your dues online! Just click on the blue “Renew” button on the homepage to get started. Through the renewal function, members are taken through a 3-step process to update their Find a Dentist listing, verify their member profile information and pay their dues electronically.
2010 Election Wrap-Up
November 18, 2010 The 2010 general election concluded on Tuesday, Nov. 2. There are a number of changes that will transpire in the state of Colorado as a result of the election. Please look through the list of winning candidates provided in this article and let us know if you have a relationship with any elected official. Personal relationships with …
Take Action to Repeal Insurance Anti-Trust Exemptions
November 18, 2010 A bill before the U.S. Congress – H.R. 4626, the Health Insurance Fair Competition Act – would eliminate the McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption granted to the insurance industry nearly 65 years ago. Earlier this year, the U.S. House passed H.R. 4626 on a 406-19 vote. To see this bill signed into law, the Senate must act – and …
Register for Give Kids a Smile Day 2011!
November 9, 2010 Last chance to sign-up for FREE product for your event! Kids back in school and the end of the year means that it’s time to register for Give Kids a Smile Day (GKAS) again. Please register to help kids in need through the ADA’s 9th annual GKAS program. GKAS is a day of free treatment and education …
NFDH Changes its Brand and Name
November 9, 2010 In December, the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped will launch its new brand and name: Dental Lifeline Network. The name just received final trademark approval and was officially announced at the opening of the American Dental Association Annual Session last month. The Donated Dental Services (DDS) and DentaCheques program names remain unchanged. The foundation provides …
Proposed Medicaid Payment Delays
November 9, 2010 The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is expected to implement another delay in the payment of Medicaid claims in the spring 2011. To help address a substantial budget shortfall in the current fiscal year (2010-2011), Medicaid has proposed delaying the payment of claims for one week in April 2011, one week in May 2011 …
Members in the News Drs Gillis Weenig Perino Kessler
November 9, 2010 On Sept. 25, KJCT Channel 8 reported that an estimated 200 people in Grand Junction got a free appointment with one of three local dentists. Dr. Julie Gillis, Dr. Duane Weenig and Dr. Kenneth Perino teamed up to hold a free clinic for people who couldn’t afford dental care. Patients received treatments ranging from cleanings and cancer …
Dinner Dancing and Dental Aid
November 9, 2010 Don’t miss the “Black & White and Smiles All Over” event on Saturday, Nov. 13 to benefit Dental Aid, a not-for-profit dental provider with three clinics in Boulder County. The evening honors Karen Cody Carlson for her longtime service to the community and dental profession. The event will also have cocktails, dinner, a live auction, the Hazel …
