April 19, 2016 The CDA would like to congratulate the Colorado chapter of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) for being recognized with ASDA’s top award—a Gold Crown Award for Ideal ASDA Chapter. Colorado ASDA also received both the Newsletter Design and Layout Media Award and the Social Media Award for the second year in a row. Watch the video …
Need Continuing Education Credits? Here Is Your Chance!
April 19, 2016 Need continuing education credits? If so, here are three upcoming CE courses that might be just what you’re looking for. Investing For Greater Success Sharkey, Howes and Javer presents a one-hour CE course on investing in an uncertain economy. Attendees will look at investment myths, building a diversified portfolio, best practices, assessing risk tolerances, distribution planning and …
5 Top Bills of Interest in 2016
April 19, 2016 The 2016 Colorado legislative season is nearing its end, and the CDA is active at the Capitol advocating on behalf of you—our members. Here are five top bills of interest to those in organized dentistry, along with a bonus budget update. HB16-1327 This bill, sponsored by state Rep. Joann Ginal and state Sen. Kevin Grantham, would correct …
CDA Endorsed Products Spotlight: SoFi Student Loan Refi ($500 Welcome Bonus)
April 7, 2016 Didn’t save money on your taxes? Think about saving money on your student loans with SoFi. CDA members and their family and friends can receive a $500 welcome bonus* upon refinancing their student loans with SoFi. Apply at SoFi.com/CoDA. (Note: You MUST use this link to qualify for the $500 welcome bonus.) Featured Products and Services SoFi offers …
Who Says There’s Nothing Free in This World?
By Rhett Murray, D.D.S. From the Spring 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association I don’t know if anyone needs extra incentive to attend the American Dental Association (ADA) 2016 annual meeting…but would free registration entice you even more? ADA 2016—America’s Dental Meeting will be coming to Denver Oct. 20-23, 2016. Having the meeting in our backyard means you have …
Access to Care: Have Dentist Will Travel
From the Spring 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Access to dental care in rural communities in Colorado continues to be a hot button issue in the state. In underserved areas, seeking treatment from a dentist isn’t always as easy as calling up a local dental practice, Federally Qualified Health Center, or Community-Based Dental Clinic and making an appointment. …
What’s This Got to Do With Me?
By David Lurye, D.D.S. From the Spring 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association I was sharing an Uber (a first for me) on the way from my hotel to the O’Hare airport recently. I shared the car with three dentists from “back east.” They were telling me about how wonderful a presenter was at a meeting they attended, and …
Is it Time to Refinance Your Student Loans?
From the Spring 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Dentists, young and old, have student loans. That hard-earned education provides a great future, but it can leave a lasting impression on the bank account. In many cases, the debt accumulation total is astonishing. According to the American Dental Education Association, the average dental student graduates with $247,227 of debt. …
Rules Under Revision
By Jennifer Goodrum, CDA director of Government Relations From the Spring 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Every Colorado dental practice is governed by the Colorado Dental Board’s rules and policies. As shared with CDA members through email and social media, the Colorado Dental Board is currently conducting a comprehensive review of its rules and policies. Nearly all dental …
Renewing Your Lease: Important Things to Know
By Ryan Nolan and Stephen Strecker From the Spring 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Leases and lease renewals are not typically conducted on a level playing field. After all, the landlord is in the real estate business and most doctors are not. By planning, however, it is possible to negotiate a lower lease rate, receive a substantial tenant …
