By Kelly Caldwell, M.B.A. From the Summer 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Jacob Alarid was all smiles as he entered the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, where he is now receiving free care thanks to a new program aimed at helping low-income seniors address their oral health needs. As he took off his U.S. Air Force …
Improving Ethical Licensure Options for Graduates: Non-Patient Exams
By Jennifer Goodrum, Director of Government Relations From the Summer 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association The 2015 CDA House of Delegates charged the CDA to work to implement alternatives to a live patient exam for licensure, given concerns about some ethical implications of the current examination structure. In 2016, substantial progress was made through Colorado Dental Board regulatory …
How Did the 2016 Legislative Session Affect You?
By Jennifer Goodrum, CDA Director of Government Relations From the Summer 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Colorado’s 2016 state legislative session ran from Jan. 13, 2015, through May 11, 2016. As always, the CDA worked hard at the statehouse on your behalf. It was a busy – and very successful – session for the dental profession. This year, …
Be Aware, Be Present, Be Involved
By Michael R. Varley, D.D.S., M.S., CDA President From the Summer 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association What really constitutes a strong association that will endure the test of time? That will be financially stable? What is the definition of success for a not-for-profit organization? As I proudly accept my new role as your CDA president, I have spent …
The Reality of Dental Radiation
By Adam Evearitt, M.S., DABR From the Summer 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Dental x-rays have always given patients such a small amount of radiation that its effects are considered almost an afterthought. Dentists and hygienists are taught the details and intricacies of radiation dose and its interactions with the human body, but the public’s knowledge is limited. …
CDA Endorsed Products: The Trust
All malpractice policies are not created the same. Your insurance coverage becomes very important if you should have a patient event or claim. As a member of the Dentists Professional Liability Trust of Colorado (Trust), you benefit from working directly with a Colorado dentist who will handle your claim. Since 1987, the Trust’s dental claim experience has helped to resolve …
Dentists Come Together for COMOM
June 28, 2016 Thank you to the Colorado dentists and their teams that volunteered for the 2016 Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM) dental clinic, which took place June 17-18 in Brush, Colo. Because of you, about 700 patients from across the state received much-needed dental care. 10 Years of Donated Dental Care Led by 2016 COMOM site chairs Dr. Chuck …
A New Module Makes It Easy to Keep Track of CE
June 28, 2016 You’ve always earned continuing education (CE) for professional growth. Now, effective March 1, 2016, it’s required by law in the state of Colorado. The American Dental Association has created an online CE module, hosted on its website, where you easily can log all of the CE courses you’ve taken and credits you’ve earned. It’s a convenient way …
Don’t Get Scammed!
June 28, 2016 The Colorado Dental Association has become aware of an individual who has been soliciting sleep apnea services in Colorado. Based on information we’ve received, we believe this individual, who is asking for large sums of money and financial information about your company, has a significant criminal record. Please make your front desk staff aware of this misleading …
New Credentialing Portal to Streamline Process for Providers
June 28, 2016 The American Dental Association announced a new collaboration with Wonderbox Technologies to create a credentialing service that allows dentists to enter their credentials into a securely designed web portal on the ADA website and then have those credentials be available to all payers. Credentialing Service Features and Benefits Eases administrative burdens by keeping information all in one …
