October 23, 2009 On Wednesday, the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) met to consider proposed revisions to its licensure and anesthesia rules. The Board adopted proposed changes to the licensure reinstatement rule with minor amendments for clarification. The revisions improve consistency across licensees and type of licensure, and give more flexibility in reinstatement of lapsed licenses than previously had …
Board of Health Approves New X-Ray Regulations
October 23, 2009 On Wednesday, the Colorado Board of Health met to consider proposed revisions to its rules on radiation control, which include provisions governing the use of dental x-ray equipment.
Carve Out Bill for Medicaid Dental Program Moves Forward
October 23, 2009 Medicaid provider participation and provider reimbursement rates are dangerously low in Colorado. A “carve out” is one option that could help address this issue and ensure sustainability and success for the program into the future.
Reminder! Rule Hearings Scheduled for Oct 21
October 15, 2009 Wednesday, October 21 is a big day for dental regulations. There will be two notable public hearings that day. The department of health will hold a hearing on proposed revisions to it x-ray rules at 10:00 a.m. in the CDPHE Sabin-Cleere Conference Room. The CDPHE is located at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Bldg. A., Denver, CO …
CDA Files Formal Comments on X-Ray Rule Revisions
October 15, 2009 As broadcast in a recent CDA e-Alert, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is considering revisions to its rules on radiation control, including changes to rules governing the use of x-ray technology in dentistry. The CDA conducted an extensive review of the rule revisions and filed formal comments to address a few concerns. Primary …
X-Ray Rules Revised – Portable handheld devices affected by rule, comments due by Sept. 30
Sept. 25, 2009 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recently proposed revisions to its rules on radiation control, which include changes to rules governing the use of x-ray technology in dentistry. The most noteworthy change for the dental profession is in regard to the use of portable handheld x-ray equipment, like the NOMAD x-ray system. New rules …
Introducing the New cdaonline.org!
Sept. 22, 2009 If you haven’t visited cdaonline.org recently, we invite you to check out the newly improved CDA Website. The site has been redesigned, refreshed and reprogrammed to give you better functionality, more features and more member resources. Each month we’ll spotlight a new section of our Website to help you get acquainted with the new look and features. …
Licensure Reinstatement Rule Gains Additional Flexibility
Sept. 22, 2009 The SBDE has proposed revisions to the reinstatement section of its licensure rule. The Board made several revisions to the licensure rules this year to improve consistency across licensees and type of licensure (initial licensure and reinstatement). This revision would apply only to dentists and dental hygienists whose licenses have lapsed. The rule gives more flexibility in …
New Anesthesia Rule Revision Announced – Comments due to State Board by Sept. 30
Sept. 22, 2009 In May, the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) proposed a new rule on the administration of anesthesia in an attempt to better define and clarify the permit structure. Numerous dentists and patients expressed concerns about the original rule proposal at a public hearing on July 9. In response to these concerns, the SBDE committees responsible …
COMOM Volunteers – Happy with a Handshake
Sept. 22, 2009 The first Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM) patient arrived in line at 4:45 p.m., the night before the clinic opened. The second patient arrived shortly thereafter at 5:30 p.m. Despite a long night ahead of them, camping out in line, they were filled with good spirits and hope. Finally, after all these years, they’d be getting the …
