Member eNewsletter
August 2022
Have You Checked Out Your Newest CDA Member Benefit?
We already know dentists are superheroes, but that doesn’t mean you can carry the world on your shoulders. When stress becomes unmanageable, you burn out—and when you burn out, you can’t do your job as well as you’d like. It’s important that you catch the signs of burnout while it’s still in its early stages and seek support. One of the easiest ways to seek support when you’re feeling burnt out is through an Employee Assistance Program—or in this case a Member Assistance Program (MAP). Learn more
Health Information Exchange
Oral health and physical health often go hand in hand, so why don't more dentists and medical doctors share patient information? The CDA is working with Contexture, Colorado’s largest health information exchange (HIE) to bring an important resource to the dental community. State funding is available to join the Colorado Regional Health Information Organization's (CORHIO) HIE with no implementation fees. This network allows dentists to access real-time online patient medical summaries. Read more
Volunteer With Special Olympics!
Special Olympics Colorado has two events coming up this fall (Oct. 8 in Fort Collins and Oct. 15 in Denver) at their Regional Football Events and they are looking for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants to help. Through the Healthy Athletes® program, Special Olympics Colorado athletes receive free dental screenings and mouth guard fittings. Join Clinical Director Dr. Allen Vean at these fun events! Read more
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Monkeypox Virus
This month in Colorado, there are 129 cases of monkeypox. The virus can spread from person to person when someone who has monkeypox has close contact with someone else. Close contact can mean physical contact with the sores, bumps or lesions. The first lesions of the rash tend to develop on the tongue and in the mouth, making dentists ideal providers to recognize the virus. Read more about the virus here.
Electronic Prescribing Requirement: July 1, 2023
It’s time to get ahead of the game to comply with a new electronic prescribing law for dentists. Next summer, Colorado law will require dentists to ePrescribe Controlled Substances (EPCS). The CDA is getting this in front of members a year in advance of Colorado’s July 1, 2023 EPCS deadline. Read more
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CODPAC Legislative Candidate Interviews
For the past two weeks, CDA volunteer dentists have interviewed legislative candidates who are running for seats in the Colorado House of Representatives and Senate. Over the course of four nights, CDA dentists interviewed over 45 candidates, gaining insight into their political positions and fostering relationships at the state Capitol.
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Welcome!
New and Reinstated CDA Members
Dr. William Dyer 
Dr. Bracken Bateman 
Dr. Kelly Binding 
Dr. Kegan Brenner 
Dr. Jordan Brenner 
Dr. Andrew Brown 
Dr. Ryan Creighton
Dr. Lizz Gentry
Dr. Roopa Ghandi
Dr. Shraddha Kulkarni
Dr. Nika Lustgarten
Dr. Rick Mueller
Dr. Aden Peterson
Dr. Jessica Riccobono
Dr. Ryan Scheidel 
Dr. Ross Schwartz
Dr. Hannah Slavin 
Dr. Kelly Thompson 
Dr. Andrew Turchin
Dr. Mark Whatcott
Dr. Alexandria Wold
Dr. Michael Zachar
Upcoming Events!
Fri-Yay Paddleboard at Sunset
September 9
Join the CDA New Dentist Council for a fun social evening on the water! Denver Outdoor Adventure and their certified instructors will lead us in standup paddle boarding for all fitness levels. We will paddle through sunset and finish at dusk. Afterward, enjoy some adult beverages, light snacks and good company on the beach. Register Today!

Pedal Hopper Thru LoDo/RiNo
October 15
Join the CDA New Dentist Council for one of their favorite events of the year as you travel to different bars in style on a Pedal Hopper. Meet us at Mile High Spirits Distillery in the LoDo/RiNo Arts district to cruise through the Mile High City making several fun stops along the way. Register Today!