June 2019 eNews

Colorado Dental Association eNews

June 2019

Dr. Jeff Kahl Installed as CDA President

Dr. Jeff Kahl was installed as the 133 rd CDA president during the 2019 Annual Session in Estes Park, CO. Dr. Kahl is the second pediatric dentist to be installed as president of the CDA.

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Notice: 2019 CODPAC Annual Meeting

The Colorado Dental Political Action Committee (CODPAC) will hold its 2019 meeting on Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the board room at the CDA headquarters (8301 E. Prentice Ave., Ste. 400, Greenwood Village, CO 80111). Any interested CODPAC contributor is welcome to attend. For more information, email Jennifer Goodrum, director of government relations, at jennifer@cdaonline.org .

CDA Foundation Golf Tournament Returns

The CDA Foundation golf tournament is back again! Join us Sept. 16, 2019, at Bear Dance Golf Club in Larkspur, CO. Playing on this beautiful course benefits the CDA Foundation and the dental non-profit organizations it supports. All players receive a free pair of Oakley sunglasses.

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Make a Difference: Volunteer at COMOM 2019

The Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM) is holding its 13 th annual free dental clinic Oct. 4-5 in Glenwood Springs, CO. Approximately 1,300 patients will receive free oral healthcare services including a health and dental evaluation, cleanings, fillings, root canals and extractions. About 1,000 clinical and non-clinical volunteers are needed to make this year's event a success. Join us at this life-changing event.

Feedback Requested: Senior Dental Program Providers

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is currently seeking feedback from Senior Dental Program providers regarding the administration process. If you have participated as a care provider under this program or have interest providing such care, we ask for your feedback on program administration successes and potential improvements. Get the details.

Special Olympics Colorado Seeking Volunteers

Special Olympics Colorado is seeking clinical and non-clinical volunteers to help provide free oral health screenings to athletes July 13, 2019, at the SE Regional Summer Classic in Colorado Springs, CO. If you're interesting in providing screenings and dental education, please contact Leah Combs at lcombs@specialolympicsco.org.

Editorial Correction

At the 2019 CDA House of Delegates meeting Friday, June 7, an "In Memoriam" report was distributed that mistakenly included Dr. Frank J. Giardino. This information was incorrect and the CDA apologizes for this misprint.


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Featured Events


CDA Foundation Golf Tourney: Sept. 16, join us at the beautiful Bear Dance Golf Club to help fund non-profit dental charities across the state. Each player gets a free pair of Oakley sunglasses! Save the date.	COMOM: The Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM) will take place Oct. 4-5 in Glenwood Springs, CO. An estimated 1,300 patients will receive free oral healthcare services. Volunteer registration is now open!