Member eNewsletter
May 2021
Masks and Changing Mandates
CDC guidelines are recommendations and can be superseded by state and local orders. On Friday, Gov. Jared Polis relaxed mask wearing requirements for those who are fully vaccinated with Executive Order D 2021 103. While masks are no longer required in dental offices if the individual is fully vaccinated, mask-wearing is still encouraged as a precautionary measure and recommended by the CDC to prevent the spread of the virus in healthcare settings. Read more

Cyber Security Podcast
The CDA and Dental Enterprise Institute spoke with Black Talon Security's CEO Gary Salman to discuss Dark Side and other cyber-terrorists who are attacking small healthcare businesses nationwide. Learn about this latest ransomware attack and get tips about what you can do to protect your practice. Listen to the podcast.
ADA Hires New Executive Director
Last Wednesday, the ADA named Raymond A. Cohlmia, D.D.S., dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and a former ADA Board of Trustees member, the association's new executive director, effective Nov. 15. Dr. Cohlmia will begin onboarding for his new position on Oct. 1. Read more
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CODA Nominations Open
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requests nominations to fill vacancies on Review Committees. This call for nominations is for 2021 vacancies. Review Committee Nomination Forms are due to CODA staff by June 1, 2021 for consideration at the Commission's Summer 2021 meeting. Read more

Zero Dollar First Year Premium
Did you know that if you convert your current malpractice coverage over to the Dentists Professional Liability Trust, your first year’s premium with The Trust is zero dollars?  Don’t wait for your policy end date. Your current carrier should return your unearned premium. This offer expires on June 30, 2021. Contact 303-357-2604 or hdelapp@berkleyrisk.com.

Golf For a Good Cause
The JP Opioid Interaction Awareness Alliance needs your help to drive down opioid interaction deaths and reduce emergency room visits related to opioid misuse and abuse.  Register for the Annual Save-a -Life Golf Tournament, held on Friday, June 4 at the Ridge at Castle Pines North. Read more

How Do I Dispose of X-ray Equipment?
There are multiple options when disposing or removing an x-ray unit. Read guidance about this topic posted on the State of Colorado X-ray Certification Unit website. Click here



In Memoriam
Dr. James Kruse, 92, past president of the CDA, died in Colorado Springs, CO on March 25, 2021. He attended the University of Iowa where he received his B.S. and D.D.S. degrees in 1950 and 1954, respectively. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on active duty as a dental officer in San Diego, CA during the Korean conflict. He retired from the Navy in 1976, after 21 years of service with the rank of Commander in the USNR.
Dr. Kruse practiced dentistry for 40 years and served as the president of the Colorado Springs Dental Society and was a life member of the ADA and International College of Dentists. Read more
Featured Events
Treehouse Adventure Family Fun
June 13, 11:00 a.m., $20
Get up in the trees at this unique climbing experience featuring eight aerial courses and zip lines. Read more

CE: Jump Start Office Culture
June 16, 6:00 p.m., $29
This interactive leadership course will empower you to optimize your culture and address balance. Read more