The CDA has updated its website to be easier to navigate and more user-friendly. With a more visual design and layout, the new CDA website is sure to offer you easy access to important information related to your membership and the dental profession. Take a look at what's been updated!
On Dec. 15, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final regulation regarding the handling of dental amalgam waste. The new federal rules will require most U.S. dental offices to use qualifying amalgam separators and comply with industry best management practices (BMPs) to reduce amalgam waste. More information will be available in the winter 2017
Journal of the Colorado Dental Association.
The CDA has been working hard to address practices by dental plans that do not serve the best interest of patients. Several dental or dental-related regulations have been up for review through state Division of Insurance (DOI) processes. Since September, the CDA has given input on seven sets of DOI regulations.
Health First Colorado (formerly known as Colorado Medicaid) hosted an orthodontic stakeholder meeting and announced plans to revise the payment methodology for orthodontic services delivered to Medicaid patients. A full overview of the proposed changes can be accessed through the links in the article.
On Dec. 19, the Federal Register published its final rule on powdered surgical and exam gloves. The FDA has elected to
ban these types of gloves, citing that the products are an adulterated product and unsafe for use. This ban takes effect Jan. 18, 2017. If you're affected by this ban,
CDA-endorsed Association Gloves can help you find gloves that will meet your needs.
2017 marks the 15th anniversary of Give Kids a Smile (GKAS), held during
National Children's Dental Health Month, and in Colorado, the CDA's program in conjunction with the CU School of Dentistry is getting a bit of a makeover. The program traditionally held at the CU School of Dental Medicine will forego its one-day GKAS clinic and turn instead to educating children and their families about the benefits of good oral health and preventative care.
Register for 2017 CDA Dentists at the Capitol Lobby Day
CDA Lobby Day is
Friday, Feb. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Colorado State Capitol building. We invite you to join us as we meet with legislators and speak with them about issues important to the dental profession. Register today!
