December 13, 2010 On Dec. 4, as part of the NBA Season of Giving, the Denver Nuggets partnered with TeamSmile to host a free dental care clinic for children in need in the Denver community. TeamSmile provided free oral health assessments, dental treatment and dental instruction to over 120 low-income children.
State Revisions to X-Ray Rules Continue
December 13, 2010 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) proposed changes to its radiology (x-ray) regulations in late October 2010. The department also revised regulations in October 2009 and May 2010. Under the newest revisions, penalties for lack of compliance have been increased. These penalty increases in HB10-1149 were intended to address industrial radiation users, not healthcare …
Member Spotlight: CDA Members in the News (Dec 2010)
December 13, 2010 Dr. Andre Gillespie (Aurora), Dr. Brett Kessler (Denver) and Dr. Damien Mulvany (Englewood) made headlines in November in various media outlets. In addition, Dr. Michael Diorio is making news of his own, providing education to students and patients about the harms of tobacco use. Kudos to these dentists for the great work they do. Have news to …
GKAS 2011 Product Recipients Announced!
December 13, 2010 Thank you to those who registered as volunteers for Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) Day 2011. Free product recipients were announced this month. Each year, corporate sponsors Henry Schein and Colgate generously donate supply kits to GKAS volunteers to help them with their patient treatment and education in February. Click here to see if you were granted …
CDPHE Drafts Guidance on Medical Waste
December 13, 2010 In early 2010, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) convened a stakeholder group to draft guidance related to the disposal of medical waste. The group has drafted three documents, many with potential impacts on the dental profession.
Red Flags – Passed Legislation Awaiting Signature
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 …
