2016 Election Outcomes for Dentistry

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By Jennifer Goodrum, CDA Director of Government Relations From the Winter 2017 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Thanks to all CDA members who participated by voting in the 2016 election. Your voice and actions are a vital part of dentistry’s influence both at the state and national levels. The 2016 election produced several outcomes, both expected and unexpected. Following …

CODPAC Interviews State Legislative Candidates

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In late June and early July, the CDA invited Colorado 2016 legislative candidates to participate in interviews to find out where they stand on issues important to the association and its members. Based on those interviews, the CDA will develop an election guide ahead of the Nov. 8, 2016, election that will be made available to CDA members. Stay tuned!

SB16-009: What Your Practice Needs to Know

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The Colorado Dental Board recently emailed dental licensees regarding SB16-009, a 2016 bill that made a technical fix to a longstanding state law on fee splitting by dentists. Information was provided to members about SB16-009 in the summer 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association. A few additional questions have been generated by members, however, following the dental board’s communication. The …

How Did the 2016 Legislative Session Affect You?

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By Jennifer Goodrum, CDA Director of Government Relations From the Summer 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Colorado’s 2016 state legislative session ran from Jan. 13, 2015, through May 11, 2016. As always, the CDA worked hard at the statehouse on your behalf. It was a busy – and very successful – session for the dental profession. This year, …

Be Aware, Be Present, Be Involved

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By Michael R. Varley, D.D.S., M.S., CDA President From the Summer 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association What really constitutes a strong association that will endure the test of time? That will be financially stable? What is the definition of success for a not-for-profit organization? As I proudly accept my new role as your CDA president, I have spent …