eNews June 2026

July 1 Changes to State Funded Dental Programs

Despite the dire state of the 2026 Colorado government budget, where the Joint Budget Committee(JBC) of the legislature was forced to cut upwards of $1.5 billion in state spending, the CDA was able to advocate for access to oral healthcare and has prevented more severe targeted cuts that could have jeopardized the viability of state-funded dental programs.

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Practice Forms You Need at the ADA Store

Maintaining a complete, accurate medical and dental health history is essential before diagnosing or treating any patient. The Council on Dental Practice has updated the Medical/Dental Health History Form to include:

GLP-1 receptor agonist medications in the current medication list

A mental health prompt within the General Symptoms section

The updated ADA patient health history forms can be found in the ADA Store.

Rulemaking for the Dental Practice Act

The Colorado Dental Board continues to hold stakeholder meetings to identify what specific rules to adopt to implement the Dental Practice Act Sunset bill passed in 2025.

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New Healthcare Benefit Plan for CDA Members

CDA members now have access to a Healthcare Member Benefits Program that utilizes a national PPO network and is available in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The CDA is offering this program through our partnership with the Association of United Members.

Members can enroll THE FIRST DAY OF ANY MONTH with open enrollment completed no later than 30 days in advance.

Note: To participate in the member benefit program, you must become a Core Financial Member of Amalgamated Local Union 426. You will not be contacted by phone or text for this benefit.

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CDA Foundation Matching Funds to Increase the Hygiene Workforce

The CDA Foundation is helping the Community College of Denver Dental Hygiene Program (CCD) as they move their campus from Lowry to the Auraria Campus in Denver. This move will result in significantly more space, larger class sizes and more graduates. With this move, CCD will go from 26 to 60 hygienist graduates per year! To support this growth,

CCD must equip 30 operatories with dental chairs and workstations, and this is where you can help.

CDA Foundation will match your contribution dollar for dollar so please help support this workforce expansion effort.

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Celebrate The Change of Seasons

Adult Oral/Minimal Sedation CE

Where Women in Dentistry Thrive

Come reconnect with Colorado's dental community in a fun, relaxed atmosphere on Pindustry's rooftop patio for a night of free food, drinks and networking!

Thurs., Aug. 20, 2026

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Pindustry

7939 E Arapahoe Rd.

Greenwood Village, CO 80112

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Questions: Contact CDA Director of Membership Amanda Dougherty at 303-996-2842

The Trust is sponsoring a course designed for the dental practitioner to fulfill requirements, refresh your knowledge of minimal sedation and current techniques.

Fri & Sat,

Aug. 21-22, 2026

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MDDS Mountain West Dental Institute

925 Lincoln Street

Denver, CO 80203

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Questions: Contact David Geck, D.D.S., MS Executive Director, The Trust 303-357-2602

This powerful event empowers women in dentistry to grow, lead, and thrive in business, wellness, mindset, and clinical excellence.

Fri., Sept. 18, 2026

7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Conference Center at Ridgegate

9977 SkyRidge Ave.

Lone Tree, CO 80124

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Questions: Contact Chris Hammelev, R.D.H. 719-287-5938

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