March 2017 eNews

Colorado Dental Association eNews

March 2017

2017 Gies Award for Vision

The CDA was recognized for its efforts to expand licensure options for dental students. Dr. Michael Varley, Greg Hill, and Dr. Ken Peters attended the ceremony to accept the award. Read more.

Featured News

Will You Be a Delegate?

Annual Session registration is open. The CDA is calling for delegates and resolutions for its House of Delegates and nominations for open leadership positions. Combine a family-friendly weekend with business at the 2017 Annual Session! Learn more.


Save Time and Money With CDA Endorsed Products CDA Endorsed Products offer a cost-saving benefit. Dr. Jason Ehtessabian, CDA treasurer, explains how these companies get endorsed and why you should care. Plus, check out our four new endorsed companies. How much can you save?	Sleep Apnea Rules Under Review The Colorado Dental Board's sleep apnea workgroup is drafting new rules and policies regarding sleep apnea services offered by dentists. The first meeting is March 31, and it's open to the public. Learn more and find out how you can offer feedback.

Is Your Website Accessible to Those With Disabilities?

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that places of public accommodation, including dentists' websites, be accessible to people with sight or hearing impairment. To help members comply, the ADA has created two helpful documents. View the documents.

Dental Board Appoints New Members

Congratulations, Sarah Elise Butler, Dr. James Edward Dost, Dr. Mason O. Miner, Yanira A. Owens, and Patricia Ann Schonberger, who were appointed or reappointed to the Colorado Dental Board. View the full dental board roster.

Two Deserving Students Earn Scholarships

The CDA Foundation annually supports the CDA Scholarship Endowment to CU School of Dental Medicine students. Congratulations to the 2016-17 recipients: Becky Bye and Kyle Diehl. Here's why there were chosen.

Featured Events


CDA Annual Session: Registration is now open for the 2017 Annual Session. Join us June 9-11 at Hotel Talisa in Vail, Colo., where we'll get down to business in the House of Delegates and CE seminars and have fun at the Past President's Reception, GoPro Mountain Games, and a family hike! Learn more and register.	Speed Dating For Dentists: Speed Dating For Dentists is back May 13. This event brings together dentists looking to sell their practices or to hire an associate with doctors looking for ownership or employment opportunities. This event has led to many practice sales and associateships. Find out more and sign up.

Coming Soon to the BTC

Ortho-Perio-Implant-Restorative Symbioses: Planning and Treating the Adverse Case

Presenter Dr. Sergio Rubinstein will lead this lecture, where he'll cover the consequences of improper diagnosis and treatment planning, complications when treatment planning and execution do not coincide, complications when patient dictates treatment, complications when the treating team has different goals, and how often objectives should be re-evaluated. Organized by the Denver Implant Study Club, this CE course is April 13, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Business Tech Center in Greenwood Village, Colo. Learn more and register.