From the Winter 2023 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association On Nov. 3, 2022, the Colorado Dental Board met to adopt rules for dental therapy and license portability, among other topics. Dr. Leah Schulz and Dr. Jeff Kahl testified for the CDA at the hearing. Highlights from the CDA’s comments included advocacy for: Proposed Dental Therapy Rules Removing occupational portability provisions …
Summary of SB22-219: Regulation of Dental Therapists in Colorado
Background During the 2022 legislative session, SB22-219 was sponsored by Senators Dominick Moreno (D-Commerce City) and Jim Smallwood (R-Parker) and Representatives Monica Duran (D-Wheat Ridge) and Barbara McLachlan (D-Durango). The bill passed by votes of 32-3 and 42-22-1 in the Senate and House respectively. The bill was signed this summer with implementation processes beginning in January 2023. Education and Licensure …
2022 Legislative Session: Dental Therapy Bill Likely
In an effort to keep members informed about the Colorado legislative session, the CDA wanted you to be aware of the likelihood of a dental therapy bill being introduced during this session. The draft of this bill, which is being proposed by a health advocacy group in Colorado, is still in progress and we do not have an exact date …