Member eNewsletter
September 2022
ADA Contributes $5M to a Massachusetts Ballot Initiative for Insurance Reform
Last week, the ADA Board of Trustees carefully considered and ultimately authorized up to a $5 million contribution to a statewide ballot initiative (Question 2 in Massachusetts), which, if passed, could herald future change for dental insurance across the country. Question 2 in Massachusetts would require dental insurance companies to spend at least 83% of premium dollars collected on actual patient care or refund the difference to patients. The ballot initiative is unique because it includes a rebate to subscribers/employer purchasers when the medical loss ratio is not met. If dental plans are forced to meet this requirement, the ADA anticipates a paradigm shift in how the plans are designed, with the priority becoming patients receiving more care rather than less. Learn more
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COMOM Needs Dental Volunteers!
What are you doing on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1? Easy answer: VOLUNTEERING AT COMOM in Pueblo at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. COMOM is still in need of dental volunteers and would love to have your expertise at this 100-chair dental clinic helping those who need it most. Learn how you can help.
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Foundation Golf Tournament Success
On Sept. 12 the CDA Foundation hosted a SOLD OUT golf tournament for dental charities and non-profit organizations. A special thank you to our generous sponsors and golfers for "making a difference on a Monday." The tournament raised over $27,000 for the foundation's grant program that helps fund dental organizations committed to improving access to dental care. See event photos on social media

Free Pain Management CE Offered by ADA to Colorado Dentists
Opioids, acetaminophen, ibuprofen...
A soon-to-be-published guideline provides recommendations for using these painkillers and more to manage acute dental pain. Don't wait for publication to learn the latest guidance! Enroll now in a free online CE course available free to Colorado dental providers at ADA.org/painCE.
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25% Off Dental Supplies for New CDA Member Shoppers
The Dentist Supply Company, more commonly know as TDSC.com, works with the CDA to ensure that dentists can access competitive prices every day and provide additional savings to association members. TDSC also offers free shipping for orders over $99. Shop with code: WELCOME25.
Excludes Carriere Motion, Colgate, handpieces, Sterilizers, Intraoral Scanners, digital sensors, and ACE surgical. 
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Upcoming Events!
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!

RMDC Registration is Open!
January 19-21, 2023
The Rocky Mountain Dental Convention is the largest gathering of dental professionals in the region. Don’t miss industry leaders including Kirk Behrendt, Kiera Dent, Dr. Theresa Gonzales, Dr. Mia Geisinger, Dr. Gerard Kugel, Dr. Sam Strong and more. Register by Oct. 31, 2022 for the best rates.