February 29, 2012 Reduce your glove costs with expanded Association Gloves program Have you added up how much money your office spends on exam gloves? The cost can be surprising. Drive down your glove expenses by purchasing them from your CDA-endorsed program, administered by Association Gloves.
Dentists at the Capitol Lobby Day
January 16, 2012 Please mark your calendar and RSVP for the CDA’s Dentists at the Capitol Lobby Day on Friday, February 17. Event details follow.
GKAS Registrant “To Do” List
December 21, 2011 Thank you to the hundreds of dentists and dental professionals in Colorado who have registered to be a part of the 10th Annual Give Kids a Smile Day program on Feb. 3, 2012. Many of you have participated in this program for years and know that planning for your program ahead of time makes for a more …
Medicaid Orthodontists Give Input on Administrative and Payment Changes
December 21, 2011 The state Medicaid program hosted a full-day stakeholder retreat on Dec. 7 to gather feedback from dentists about possible administrative changes to the Medicaid orthodontic benefit. The discussion addressed both comprehensive and interceptive orthodontia. Medicaid is considering clarifying the prior authorization process for orthodontics through the addition of transparent scoring criteria. There has also been discussion of …
“Dentists at the Capitol” State Lobby Day
December 21, 2011 Mark your calendar and save the date for the CDA’s “Dentists at the Capitol” State Lobby Day on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver, Colo. Meet with your legislators to discuss issues that will impact dentistry. It’s important to develop a relationship with your legislator before …
Vendor Spotlight: Sharkey, Howes & Javer – CDA-endorsed since 1993.
December 21, 2011 Sharkey, Howes & Javer has been serving the CDA dentists, families and staff for almost 20 years. They are a nationally recognized, award winning financial planning and investment firm that specializes in providing clients with intelligent choices. A comprehensive interview allows the company to get to know you so they can create a unique plan and investment …
State Board Meeting Update: Should dental hygienists be required to carry their own separate liability policy?
November 17, 2011 At the Nov. 2 meeting of the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners, one topic of debate was whether dental hygienists in Colorado should be required to carry liability insurance separate from the dental practice policy.
Medicaid Revises Orthodontic Rule
November 17, 2011 The Board of Directors that oversees Medicaid met on Oct. 8 to consider changes to the rule governing orthodontic services provided to Medicaid patients. Several dentists attended the hearing and commented about the importance of these services. They also commented that the rule as written seemed too vague and asked for further clarification of the acceptance criteria …
Dr Ken Versman – Newly Elected ADA 2nd Vice President
November 17, 2011 On Oct. 13, Dr. Ken Versman, a CDA past president and periodontist in Aurora, Colo., was elected as the new American Dental Association Second Vice President. Dr. Versman was elected at the ADA House of Delegates meeting in Las Vegas, NV in conjunction with the ADA Annual Session.
Register for Give Kids a Smile Day!
November 17, 2011 Kids back in school and the end of the year means that it’s time to register for Give Kids a Smile Day (GKAS). Please register to help kids in need through the ADA’s 10th annual GKAS program. GKAS is a day of free treatment and education for children without access to dental care. Please join us by …
