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The Colorado Dental Board currently has an open seat. Oral surgeons, in particular, are encouraged to apply, though general dentists and other dental specialists also may apply for future open positions on the board. To apply, go to the Colorado Dental Board website to fill out the Boards and Commissions Application. Applicants must be permanent residents of Colorado and registered …
On June 14, the Colorado Dental Board is holding its next rulemaking hearing on Rule XXVI, the Application of Silver Diamine Fluoride by Dental Hygienists. The CDA recommends oral health professionals in the state weigh in on these rulemaking decisions. When making its decision to adopt the rule, the board is looking to identify its effect on consumers, positive or …
HB 1045 Signed into Law Dental hygienists soon can administer silver diamine fluoride in cooperation with a dentist. On Thursday, March 22, Governor John Hickenlooper signed HB18-1045 into law. The bill authorizes dental hygienists, who have received appropriate training, to administer SDF when working in cooperation with a dentist. Prior to the passage of this bill, the Colorado Dental Board …
By Jennifer Goodrum, CDA Director of Government Relations From the Winter 2018 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association The CDA had a busy fall with a number of legislative interim committees and rulemaking processes, debating a number of issues that can impact dentists and dental offices. The CDA is always working to protect and improve the practice environment and parameters …
A Colorado Dental Board stakeholder meeting will be held at noon Jan. 3, 2018, to collect input on draft revisions to Rule XIII – Limited Prescriptive Authority for Dental Hygienists. Draft Rules Download the official notice and draft rules for the stakeholder meeting. 3 Ways to Participate In Person: Civic Center Plaza, 1560 Broadway, Conference Room 1250A, Denver, CO 80202. …
The Colorado Dental Board will have two open seats beginning in January – one for a dentist and one for a public member. The Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions is accepting applications for these positions. Pediatric dentists in particular are encouraged to apply. The CDA extends its sincere thanks to former Colorado Dental Board Chair Dr. Lisa Fox and …
An interim legislative task force met over the summer to discuss Colorado’s current opioid abuse epidemic and possible solutions. The task force has primarily focused on prescribing behavior, among numerous other topics ranging from education and prevention to treatment options. Possible prescriber reforms the task force discussed included opioid reduction CE for providers, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) system improvements, …
At its October meeting, the Colorado Dental Board voted to discontinue discussions and take no further action on sleep apnea. No rule or policy will be considered or adopted by the board at this time, meaning the current status quo prevails (which leaves some uncertainty in terms of policy and enforcement). The board conducted discussions on sleep apnea in executive …
By Jennifer Goodrum, CDA Director of Government Relations From the Fall 2017 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Even when the state legislature is not in session, the Capitol remains busy with post-2017-session and pre-2018-session work. This fall has been particularly busy to that end with a number of legislative interim committees and rulemaking processes affecting dentists and dental offices. …
The Colorado Dental Board and Colorado Medical Board joint workgroup regarding sleep apnea rules and policies has released the latest round of revisions ahead of its next meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to evaluate, discuss and possibly modify suggested revisions to the dental board’s proposed rule/policy regarding sleep apnea and to determine next steps and timeframe to reach …
