By Candace DeLapp, D.D.S., Dentists Professional Liability Trust Associate Executive Director From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association It is not uncommon for patients to want a refund for dental treatment. This may leave the practitioner feeling confused, as you believe you acted in the patient’s best interest, you rendered a service and should be paid appropriately, …
It’s Not Easy Being Green
From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Environmentally friendly supplies are still a work in progress in the dental industry. That said, there are dental supplies and small equipment designed to be kind to the planet, your patients and your dental team. Chlorine-free cotton. Stock up on sterile sponges that are free of toxic pesticides and insecticides …
The Art of Dentistry
By Molly Pereira, CDA Associate Executive Director From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Each year, Craig Hospital hosts a gala to raise awareness and funding for the hospital’s programs and research, which is dedicated to specialty rehab for people with spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). During the evening’s auction, an incredible watercolor painting …
Wellness Tips Streaming to a Set of Ear Buds Near You
From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Constantly running from one task to the next can leave you little time to pause, let alone read or learn new things. Despite your schedule, there is still an opportunity to de-stress while in transit by listening to podcasts. Here are a few wellness podcasts to add to your audio …
Juggling Anvils
By Molly Pereira, CDA Associate Executive Director From the Fall 2019 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association The word “wellness” has just one meaning according to a dictionary: “the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal.” Since Merriam-Webster documents the word’s first use in 1653, it’s safe to say that the meaning has …
Getting the Word of Mouth to Our Patients
By Dr. Peri Greenstein From the Fall 2017 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association As dentists, we know the powerful connection between oral health and overall health. We know there is a growing list of more than 120 diseases with symptoms that occur in and around the mouth, and that poor oral health can exacerbate many of the most serious …