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 …
Wynne Health Group Report: Exploring the Addition of Mid-Level Dental Providers in Colorado
Prior to the 2020 legislative session, the CDA made a commitment to Sen. Dominick Moreno to bring on an external independent consulting group that would convene Colorado stakeholders, gather information, and determine where Colorado had specific oral health needs or gaps in care. In addition to assessing need in Colorado, the group was asked to evaluate current dental care programs, …
Colorado’s Workforce Shortage
By Carrie Mauterer, D.D.S., CDA Immediate Past President and NEW CDA Editor An Excerpt From the Summer 2021 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Witnessing the strategy, the nimbleness and the effectiveness of the Colorado Dental Association during a time of crisis absolutely humbled me. I wish you could have seen it through my eyes this past year. Our collective …