G.V. Black Tie: Old Hollywood
2022-12-03 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Denver) | Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House, 1345 Champa Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Dec. 3, 8:00-11:00 p.m.
The New Dentist Council event of the year is back! It’s going to be a red-carpet affair and the paparazzi will be waiting for you on Dec. 3. Tickets include a 3-hour open bar, sweet & savory small bites, dancing and more. Get dinner on the town before heading to this event where you’ll feel like a star. This event will sell out. Get your tickets today!
Dress code: Old Hollywood cocktail attire
Ticket Cost:

$60 per CDA member if registered by Oct. 31
$60 per CU student if registered by Oct. 31
$85 per non-CDA member and guests if registered by Oct. 31

$15 price increase for CDA members after Oct. 31
$20 price increase for non-CDA members and guests after Oct. 31
Additional price increase will occur after Nov. 11 if the event is not sold out

RSVP by Nov. 28!
Register Here: https://ebusiness.ada.org/Meetings/DefaultPo3.aspx?PO3ORGAPICODE=CO000UYGO87TYO8
If you have questions, please contact CDA Membership Coordinator Elisa Llodra, 303-996-2842 or elisa@cdaonline.org.

RMDC New Dentist Happy Hour
2023-01-19 17:30 - 19:30 | 5280 Burger Bar, 500 16th Street Mall Suite 160, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Jan. 19, 2023, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Happy hour is a must after a day of earning CE! Join the CDA New Dentist Council and their sponsors for a casual networking happy hour after your RMDC courses. No agenda, no speakers, just a chance to hang out and network with other dentists while enjoying Colorado craft beers, cocktails and burgers. 5280 Burger Bar is located in the Pavilions – just a short walking distance from the Colorado Convention Center. Dentists who are 10 years or less out of dental school are invited and welcome to attend.
Cost:
Free for CDA members for members
$20 for non-CDA members & guests
Space is limited.
Questions?
Please reach out to Elisa Llodra at elisa@cdaonline.org or 303-996-2841.
Register here:
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Women's Dentist Event
2023-03-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Upstairs Circus DTC, 5370 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., No. 106, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, United States
SOLD OUT!!
Mar. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join the CDA Ladies in the Loupe and MDDS for a fun afternoon of cocktails, creating and connecting at Upstairs Circus DTC. Craft jewelry, artwork or a home project while networking with fellow female dentists. Thank you to Henry Schein, Commerce Bank, IQ Dental and 5280 Creations Lab Specialists for sponsoring this fun event!
Fees
$15 CDA/MDDS member or student
$25 non-CDA/non-MDDS member
Attendees get one craft project, bottomless mimosas, and lunch. (Please bring a photo ID.) Learn more about the 25+ projects options.
Parking and Transportation
Free parking is available on the street, in a surface lot, and in the underground parking garage at the Landmark Complex. The Belleview Light Rail station is a short walk from Upstairs Circus.
Cancellation
The cancellation deadline is Feb. 24. (Cancellations will be accepted and are entitled to a refund if the CDA or MDDS is notified by the cancellation deadline. Refunds will not be made for cancellations after Feb. 24.)
Sponsored by:

CE: Learn to Lead
2023-03-16 18:30 - 19:30 | CO
March 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
What? Nobody told you that part of being a dentist was also tied to being a full-time leader?! That must have been the one class you missed in dental school! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Leadership is not a trait you are born with. Leadership requires skills that we develop and hone over time. And although it takes some practice, it doesn’t have to be complicated or frustrating, which you will discover during this 60-minute, interactive session.
Learning Objectives:

How to set clear expectations for your team members’ performances
What 5 areas of performance are key to ensuring success
How to help your team commit to supporting the goals of the practice

If you want to take the first steps to building leadership skills that last, this is a can’t-miss session.
1 CE
This webinar is FREE for members.
Register today: https://s3.goeshow.com/mdds/learntolead/
The webinar link will be sent after you have registered.
Speaker: Ricki Braswell, CAE, has spent nearly 20 years serving as an executive for nonprofit dental organizations. Most recently, she was the CEO of The Pankey Institute for approximately eight years. During her time in dentistry, Ricki has had the unique opportunity to learn the laboratory and clinical aspects of the profession. She has successfully turned around organizations that struggled with sustainability in changing markets. In addition, she has turned lagging organizations into thriving organizations and developed teams who demonstrated a commitment and culture which bolstered the organizations. Formerly a CEO and now a coach, she helps others make the most of their strengths to succeed. Ricki partners with dentists and dental executives to identify what’s really important and to hone the behaviors and thinking that support achieving their goals for themselves and their practices

CDA Operating Budget Open Forum
2023-04-18 18:30 - 19:30 | CO
April 18, 6:30 p.m.
The CDA Finance Council prepares an operating budget each year for the association. The Board of Trustees will vote to approve this budget at its April 22 meeting. An open forum via video conference will be available to all interested members to discuss the budget on April 18. CDA Treasurer Dr. Nelle Barr will present an overview of the CDA, its entities and the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The presentation will take about 30 minutes and questions are welcome.
If you have questions but are unable to make the meeting on April 18, contact pam@cdaonline.org or 303-740-6900 x103.
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NDC Crowns & Cocktails Study Club: Eat. Paint. Learn
2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Sipping n Painting, 1331 W. 38th Ave., Denver, CO, 80211, United States
April 20, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Sip cocktails, mingle and paint an impressive canvas under the guidance of a master artist! You’ll craft your masterpiece while listening to dental-related topics during the event. This event is for the artistic and not-so-artistic new dentist.
Hear from a financial expert about how to capitalize on the volatility in the current market. Clarisa Hernandez will also share strategies for leveraging temporary declines and utilizing buying opportunities for tax benefits. Learn some essential skills to ask better questions of your patients, build rapport and relationships quickly, and enroll patients in the treatment they need, deserve and want. Kim McGuire will teach a few of the enrollment tools they use at Fortune Management so you can have a few more tools in your toolkit to increase case acceptance. Looking to lease a new dental space, acquire a building for your practice or negotiate a fresh lease? There’s a lot you need to know and pitfalls to avoid. Stephen Strecker will cover how to find a new location, negotiate, renew your lease, and get landlord concessions on acquisitions.
Learning Objectives:

Gain techniques for handling patient objections
Grow your knowledge by leveraging short-term declines to make the right financial planning decisions
Learn the top five pitfalls to avoid in real estate

Cost: $10 for members, $30 for non-members
Register: https://ebusiness.ada.org/Meetings/DefaultPo3.aspx?PO3ORGAPICODE=CO000UYGO87TYO8

About the Speakers:
Clarisa Hernandez, CFP®, ChFC®, CPFA has built a reputation as an expert in establishing financial strategies suitable for medical professionals. She has been able to distinguish herself as a wealth accumulation and protection specialist.

Kim McGuire, COO and Partner with Fortune Management is also an Executive Coach. She brings over 20 years of Dental Executive Coaching and practice management knowledge to the dental community. Kim advises doctors and teams to implement strong systems for maximum effectiveness. Her leadership coaching enhances communication, relationships, and accountability. Kim also has a deep understanding of the Business of Dentistry.
Stephen Strecker, Founder and President of Tower Realty Partners, helps healthcare professionals maximize their position in the real estate market. After starting several successful companies in the construction and landscape industry, Stephen began his commercial real estate career back in 2014 and then went on to create Tower Realty Partners three years after his real estate career began.

Questions? Please reach out to Erica Carvin at erica@cdaonline.org or 303-996-2842.

Achieving Financial Independence
2023-04-28 07:30 - 15:00 | Doubletree Hotel Grand Junction, 743 Horizon Dr., Grand Junction, CO, 81506, United States
April 28, 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Grand Junction, CO
6 CE

Join the Western Colorado Dental Society to learn how you can be part of the 5% of dentists who can afford to retire at age 65. Using strategy, you can increase your net worth, reach financial freedom and reduce stress.

Speaker Mario Santiago, C.P.A., will teach you how to control overhead, slash taxes, reduce debt and cut dependent educational costs by 50% or more. Download the flyer here.

REGISTER HERE!

CE WEBINAR: The Six Conundrums of Health Equity & How to Reduce Them
2023-05-17 18:30 - 19:30 | CO
May 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
This session, presented by Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler, will take us on a journey of exploring the six, most prominent, barriers to advancing health equity in our work. The exploration will allow each participant an opportunity to reflect on personal and professional conundrums and learn tips and tools to disrupt those barriers as they are happening. As an additional tool, this session will include a snapshot of examples of what health equity looks like in the national landscape.
Objectives:

Understand barriers to equitable oral healthcare
Takeaway strategies for breaking down healthcare obstacles
Gain insight from national case studies

About the Speaker:
Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler is the Chief Catalyst and Founder of The Equity Project, LLC. She is the former Senior Vice President and Chief Inclusion Officer for Children’s Hospital Colorado. She also served as the Executive Director of the Office of Human Resources for the City and County of Denver. She is an accredited consultant by the Georgetown University National Center for Cultural Competence and recipient of the Cornell University Diversity & Inclusion certification. Dr. Mosby Tyler is nationally recognized for her equity work with non-profit, community, government and corporate organizations. And, holds a doctorate in the field of Organizational Leadership, a Master of Arts degree in Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.
Rate:
$0 – CDA/MDDS members
$0 – CDA/MDDS members’ staff
$49 – Non-CDA/MDDS members
$49 – Non-CDA/MDDS members’ staff
CE Credits: 1
Format: Virtual Interactive Lecture
Registration Link: https://s3.goeshow.com/mdds/healthequityvirtual/
Questions: Contact Erica Carvin – erica@cdaonline.org, 303-996-2842.
Cancelation Policy
Cancelations will be accepted and are entitled to a refund provided they are received at CDA by the cancelation deadline of each course. Refunds will not be made for cancelations after the cancelation deadline.
A Zoom link will be sent prior to the event.

Whiskey & Wine Tasting With CSDS
2023-05-19 17:00 - 20:00 | The Pinery at the Hill, 775 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, United States
May 19, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Join the Colorado Springs Dental Society as they host an evening of whiskey & wine tasting to benefit Peak Education’s Dalton Conner Scholarship Fund. Along with sampling delicious libations from around the world, kindly donated by Cheers Liquor Mart, we will hold a silent auction. Proceeds will go directly to support Colorado Springs youth.
In 1997, Dr. Conner, a retired periodontist and CSDS member, co-founded Peak Education Inc. with attorney Steve Mullens. Peak Education believes that every student deserves to reach their full potential and that all willing learners are capable of doing so. The CSDS encourages students to pursue careers in the dental field and in higher education.
Cost:
CSDS Members, $50 (price increases to $60 after April 30)
General Public, $75
Register at https://tinyurl.com/CSCDRSVP

The Practice Owner Incubator
2023-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Maggiano’s Little Italy Englewood, 7401 S. Clinton St, Englewood, CO, 80112, United States
June 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Join the CDA New Dentist Council (NDC) for an in-depth discussion for dentists wondering about the path to ownership. The experts will walk through the process of buying an existing practice or starting one from scratch to help you determine which one is the right choice. Gain critical insights about the differences between non-compete and non-disclosure agreements and how they impact your ability to own a practice. Learn how to get ready, what practices are selling for in our current market, whether any transition obstacles can be avoided, the legal steps and the different entity types, and what to expect in the process through closing. This workshop will empower you with the knowledge you need to execute a solid plan.
Learning Objectives:

Determine if a start-up or purchase acquisition is right for you
Understand credit basics and why it is important to know
Realize the impact corporate buyers are having on the marketplace
Understand tax issues when starting a practice or buying an existing one

Date: Thursday, June 1
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Maggiano’s Little Italy Englewood, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood, CO 80112
Cost: FREE for members & $25 for non-members
Register HERE: https://ebusiness.ada.org/Meetings/DefaultPo3.aspx?PO3ORGAPICODE=CO000UYGO87TYO8
Speakers:
Josh Austin, Partner Attorney with Mastin Bergstrom LLC since 2012 has worked with hundreds of dentists for more than a decade. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 2011. He specializes in business acquisitions and management, with particular emphasis on the dental industry. Josh Austin assists with entity formation choices, negotiating and drafting purchase agreements, non-competes, employment agreements, and independent contractor agreements for all types of business entities.
Marie Chatterley, with CTC Associates has been assisting doctors of all specialties in the dental industry since 2003. Her expertise is in practice transitions including practice appraisals, practice sales, partnerships, associateships, practice start-ups, team building, marketing, and practice management.
Tom Angeloni, Senior Vice President, South Central Division Manager with Bank of America, joined the Health Care Lending Group of Practice Solutions in 2004 as a Regional Sales Manager in North Texas. He has advised and consulted with hundreds of dentists, physicians, and veterinarians on how to best start, develop and grow their practices.

Questions? Please reach out to Erica Carvin at erica@cdaonline.org or 303-996-2842.

CDA Annual Session and House of Delegates
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-11 | Viewline Resort, 100 Elbert Ln, Snowmass Village, CO, 81615
REGISTER TODAY: June 8-10 in Snowmass, CO
Register for the CDA Annual Session! Don’t miss incredible CE, in-person networking, fresh air, breathtaking views and fun for the entire family. The CDA House of Delegates will also take place at this meeting, convening leadership from around the state.
Join us at the Viewline Resort in Snowmass for a weekend of work and play in one of Colorado’s perfect locations.
Learn more here!

Government Relations Council Meeting
2023-08-09 19:00 - 20:30 | CO
CDA Staff Contact Molly Pereira 303-996-2844

Board of Trustees August Meeting
2023-08-10 18:30 - 20:00 | CO
Please contact Molly Pereira, 303-996-2844, for meeting information.

Dental Assistant Scope of Work Taskforce Meeting
2023-08-14 19:00 - 20:30 | CO
Please contact Becky O’Guin for meeting information. 303-996-2846

Government Relations Council and Dental Assistant Scope of Care Task Force Meeting
2023-08-15 19:30 - 20:30 | CO

Membership Council Meeting
2023-08-17 19:00 - 20:30 | CO
Please contact Erica Carvin, 303-996-2842 for meeting information.

Council on Component Leadership Meeting
2023-08-23 19:00 - 20:30 | CO

Dental Assistant Scope of Work Task Force Meeting
2023-08-28 19:00 - 20:30 | CO

New Dentist Council Meeting
2023-08-29 19:00 - 20:30 | CO
This is an in-person meeting at 8301 E. Prentice Ave., Ste. 400, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(Zoom link available upon request; please contact Erica.)
CDA Staff Contact Erica Carvin 303-996-2842

Dental Assistant Scope of Work Taskforce Meeting
2023-09-11 19:00 - 20:30 | CO
CDA Staff Contact: Becky O’Guin, 303-996-2846

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Medicaid Task Force Meeting
2023-09-12 19:00 - 20:00 | CO
Please contact Molly Pereira for meeting information 303-996-2844.

Finance Council September Meeting
2023-09-13 18:00 - 19:30 | CO
CDA Staff Contact Pam Brockhaus, 303-996-2843

Board of Trustees Strategic Planning & Governance Training Meeting
2023-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | CO
This in an in person meeting.
CDA Staff Contact Molly Pereira 303-996-2844

Dental Assistant Scope of Work Taskforce Meeting
2023-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | CO
Please contact Becky O’Guin at CDA for meeting information. 303-996-2846

Western Colorado Dental Society (WCDS) Fall Meeting
2023-09-29 07:30 - 15:00 | CO
WHERE: Wine Country Inn (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Register here
Beyond the Pulp: Non-Dental Causes of Facial Pain
We have all had that tricky patient. Radiographs are clear, hygiene is immaculate, and occlusion seems on, yet they are still in pain. Sinus infections, headaches, TMD, neurologic and inflammatory conditions can all mask or mimic dental pain. This lecture will explore the common causes and treatments of facial pain. In this day-long seminar, Dr. Hatfield, Program Director of Orofacial Pain at the University of Michigan, will answer questions about when to prescribe, what to fabricate, and where to refer. You will become more confident in your ability to think beyond the pulp.
Join the WCDS for a day of lectures, vendors, and, most importantly, socializing on September 29, 2023. Westerncoloradodentalsociety@gmail.com

CE OSHA Training for Dental Teams
2023-10-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
October 5, How comfortable are you with your overall safety and health management system if there is an investigation, complaint, or workplace injury tomorrow? Join the CDA’s compliance partner, Abyde, for an in-depth discussion around OSHA and how to maintain workplace safety for your employees and patients.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Understand how OSHA compliance applies to your practice and employees on a daily basis
Gain insight into current OSHA enforcement trends, including whistleblower protection and the inspection process
Practice and put into place all the requirements needed to be OSHA compliant

When:
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Time:
4 – 5 pm
Where:
Zoom Webinar
Zoom instructions will be emailed to you prior to the webinar.
Cost:
$25 for CDA Members’ individual office
$50 for Non-members’ individual office
CE Credit:
1 CE (CERP)
Presenter:
Matt Leatherman, compliance consultant at Abyde, is an experienced HIPAA and OSHA compliance educator. Matt’s background has allowed him to gain detailed insights into the challenges of achieving and maintaining compliance as an independent provider, including the difficulties and common mistakes in meeting government-mandated HIPAA and OSHA requirements. Abyde, the industry-leading HIPAA compliance solution, has provided education nationwide to providers of all specialties since 2016.
Registration Link:
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Hosted By:
CDA and the Colorado Springs Dental Society
Questions?
Contact Erica Carvin, CDA Membership Director at 303-996-2842 or erica@cdaonline.org.

CODPAC / Small Donor Committee Meeting
2023-10-17 06:30 - 20:00 | CO

CDA Medicaid Task Force
2023-10-17 19:00 - 20:30 | CO

Board of Trustees October Meeting
2023-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | CO

CDA October Roundtable Discussion
2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 | CO
October 25
Join CDA leadership and your colleagues for productive discussions where you can ask questions and provide feedback.
The topic for this month is: staff retention, team building and creating a positive culture in your office.
Please contact Becky O’Guin, 303-996-2846, for meeting information or click here to join the October Roundtable
