March 28, 2013 On Feb. 1, Gov. Hickenlooper made six new appointments to the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE). The members appointed for terms expiring on Jan. 1, 2017 are: • Dr. Peter Carlesimo of Fort Collins (dentist, reappointed) • Dr. Mason Miner of Durango (dentist, appointed) • Dr. Laurie Stein of Cedaredge (dentist, appointed) • Annette Isenbart, R.D.H. …
Enter to Win Free Registration to the ADA New Dentist Conference
March 28, 2013 Attention new dentists! If you are 10 years or less out of dental school and would like to attend the ADA’s New Dentist Conference in Denver, CO, you are eligible to win free registration from the CDA. The ADA conference is taking place in Colorado this year, July 18-20, at the Four Seasons Hotel. We encourage all …
Dental Board Candidates Celebrated
March 28, 2013 The CDA New Dentist Committee (NDC) hosted a party on Saturday, March 16 for the dental board candidates from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and the second year ISP students. This was an opportunity for the students to relax and socialize after the stress of taking the dental boards. The CDA new dentists took …
9Health Fair Seeks Volunteers
March 28, 2013 The 9Health Fair, sponsored by 9 News, is looking for volunteer dentists and hygienists to perform oral screenings at a variety of locations throughout Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska. The health fairs run through mid-May. The 9Health Fair covers all volunteers with liability insurance. To learn more and to sign-up, go to www.9healthfair.org/VolunteerNow.
Visa/MC Anti-Trust Settlement – Beware of Misleading Marketing
February 25, 2013 If your practice accepted credit cards anytime between Jan. 1, 2004 and Nov. 28, 2012, you have most likely received a legal notice about a class action lawsuit and settlement involving Visa, MasterCard and their member banks. To learn more about this $6+ Billion settlement, go to www.paymentcardsettlement.com or call 800-625-6440 for a recorded explanation, answers to …
Some Handheld Dental X-Ray Units Being Sold Without Required FDA Certification
February 25, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert that some handheld dental x-ray units purchased online and shipped directly from vendors in Southeast Asia may not meet U.S. regulatory standards. If your office purchased a handheld dental x-ray unit through a credible U.S.-based vendor, this alert should not be of concern.
Want to Earn $100 from the ADA?
February 25, 2013 As an ADA and CDA member, you know first-hand the value of your membership for career success and advocacy for the dental profession. The ADA recently launched its “Member-Get-A-Member Campaign,” which provides the ideal opportunity to encourage your non-member colleagues to join organized dentistry. To learn more, go to www.ADA.org/MGAM, which features the complete rules and timelines, …
Dentists Heard at the Capitol
February 25, 2013 The CDA hosted its annual Dentists at the Capitol Lobby Day on Friday, Feb. 15. Lobby Day is an opportunity for dentists across Colorado to talk with legislators about the important issues that affect the dental community. From the push for mid-level providers to a Sunset Review of the Dental Practice Act in 2014, dentistry is currently …
Thank you Give Kids a Smile Day Volunteers!
February 25, 2013 The CDA would like to extend its sincere thanks to all of the dental professionals who volunteered and participated in GKAS this year. This annual program provided free dental treatment and education to thousands of children in Colorado.
In Memory
February 25, 2013 With deepest sympathy, the CDA would like to note the passing of the following members of our dental community: Dr. Galen L. Callender, Dr. Robert Freeman and Dr. Barry Smialek.
