The CDA is saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Jacob Eisenson, a longtime leader in dentistry in the state of Colorado and in the association. He was 96 years old. Dr. Eisenson, CDA president from 1982-1983, received his D.D.S. degree from Northwestern University Dental School in 1950. Specializing in pedodontics, Dr. Eisenson served as the president of the …
HHS Statement Backs Up How Important Flossing Is to Oral Health
The ADA News reported the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a statement calling flossing “an important oral hygiene practice,” and not mentioning it in the federal dietary guidelines released in 2015 does not imply otherwise. The article added, “Although dental floss—along with brushing teeth and using fluoridated water—was mentioned in past editions of the guidelines …
Sept. 7 Is the Deadline to Submit Courses to Be Approved for CE
If you are planning to present a course that offers CE credit, the CDA would like to remind you that Sept. 7 is the deadline to submit those courses for review and approval. If you have questions about the submission process, email Pam Brockhaus at pam@cdaonline.org or call her at 303-996-2843.
CODPAC Interviews State Legislative Candidates
In late June and early July, the CDA invited Colorado 2016 legislative candidates to participate in interviews to find out where they stand on issues important to the association and its members. Based on those interviews, the CDA will develop an election guide ahead of the Nov. 8, 2016, election that will be made available to CDA members. Stay tuned!
CDA Members Honored By the Academy of General Dentistry
At the 2016 Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) meeting July 16 in Boston, the AGD honored seven CDA members with the AGD Mastership, AGD Fellowship and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition awards. The recipients are listed below under their respective award categories. AGD Mastership Award Dr. Robert M. Di Giorgio Dr. Kelly A. Halligan Dr. William F. Thornell AGD Fellowship …
Colorado Board of Education Seeks Feedback on Potential Healthy Beverages Policy Change
The Colorado Board of Education is holding a rulemaking hearing in Grand Junction, Colo., Aug. 10 to discuss changes to its policy on healthy beverages in schools. Specifically, the board will consider a change that would allow diet sodas to be sold in high schools. Colorado currently sets more stringent healthy beverage standards than the federal government. There is a …
4 Smart Student Loan Repayment Strategies for New Grads
Congratulations to the Class of 2016! May your lives after graduation be a reflection of everything you’ve worked so hard for—a successful career, stable finances and much more. And if you’re one of the 40 million people in the U.S. with student loans, may your student loan repayment strategy help you eliminate that debt efficiently, so you can focus on …
New Health First Colorado Provider Enrollment Specialists Are Here to Help You
The Aug. 1 deadline for provider revalidation for Colorado’s Medicaid program, Health First Colorado, has passed, but help is available—from provider enrollment specialists—if you have questions about the process. The Health First Colorado Enrollment and Revalidation Information Center now staffs specialists who can help you with anything from general enrollment questions and questions about the status of your application to …
Clearing Up Confusion About the Affordable Care Act
The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) issued a recent rule that implements Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The rule went into effect July 18. This part of the ACA prohibits discrimination in healthcare on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability and sex, including discrimination based on pregnancy, …
SB16-009: What Your Practice Needs to Know
The Colorado Dental Board recently emailed dental licensees regarding SB16-009, a 2016 bill that made a technical fix to a longstanding state law on fee splitting by dentists. Information was provided to members about SB16-009 in the summer 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association. A few additional questions have been generated by members, however, following the dental board’s communication. The …
