Nearly 4 out of 10 CDA members use Best Card for their credit card processing. What do they know that you don’t? Don’t be held captive by credit card processors who overcharge and under-deliver. Credit card processing can be an expensive part of doing business, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Best Card saves the average dental practice …
Erica Carvin Joins the CDA As New Membership Director
The CDA is pleased to introduce Erica Carvin, who recently joined the CDA as the director of membership. Originally from Madison, Wis., Erica and her family have called Colorado home for the past three years. Erica received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and went on for additional education in meeting and event management. She spent her …
New Exempt Employee Salary Requirements Might Affect Your Practice
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a new rule that changes the salary and compensation levels needed for executive, administrative and professional staff to be considered exempt from overtime pay. The rule, which goes into effect Dec. 1, 2016, carries steep penalties for those who don’t comply. Is your practice affected? The rule sets the standard salary level for …
It’s Almost Dues Time! Renew With Easy Pay!
The CDA Easy Pay program once again is available to members for dues renewal. This plan helps you manage your cash flow more efficiently and reduces your year-end expenses. The CDA does not charge a service fee for this benefit. Easy Pay splits your dues balance into four monthly installments that will be deducted from your bank account or charged …
New Dentists: Find Out What the New Dentist Conference Has to Offer You!
In conjunction with ADA 2016 in Denver this October, the ADA will be hosting the New Dentist Committee Conference Oct. 20-22. Earn up to six continuing education credit hours a day, unwind at the New Dentist Reception, be inspired by Malala Yousafzai’s life story at the Distinguished Speaker Series and explore the extensive Exhibit Hall at ADA 2016. This opportunity—which …
Colorado Dental Political Action Committee Annual Meeting Is Dec. 7
The Colorado Dental Political Action Committee (CODPAC) board of directors will hold its 2016 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the board room at the CDA Headquarters, 8301 E. Prentice Ave., Ste. 400, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Any interested CODPAC contributor is welcome to attend. Please RSVP to 303-740-6900 or info@cdaonline.org.
Amendment 69: Hear From Proponents and Opponents Sept. 17
Amendment 69—the “ColoradoCare” universal healthcare proposal on the November ballot this year—is an important issue that could have a significant impact on dentistry and dental practices. At its Sept. 17 Board of Trustees meeting, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., CDA leadership will hear presentations from both proponents and opponents of this proposed Colorado constitutional amendment and discuss whether to formally support or …
ADA Credentialing Service Rolls Out Today
The ADA has a new, free service to help dentists with their professional credentialing. The ADA Credentialing Service allows dentists to input, store and update their professional credentials in a centralized location. After information is entered, it then will be available to third-party payers, hospitals and employers. Credentialing Service Features and Benefits Eases administrative burdens by keeping information all in …
ADA 2016 Registration and Course Fees Increase Sept. 16
ADA 2016 is Oct. 20-24 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. If you haven’t already registered or signed up for continuing education (CE) courses, it might be a good idea to do so before Friday, Sept. 16, when fees for both registration and CE will increase. Earn CE By law, Colorado dentists are required to earn 30 CE credit …
New Dentist Study Club: How to Operate an Efficient Practice
Join the CDA New Dentist Committee for a Surviving the First 10 Years Study Club on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the new Peebles Education Center or via live stream. Don’t miss the first study club of the 2016-17 season, dedicated to running an efficient practice and how you can be at the top …
