Member eNewsletter
November 2021
Thankful For You!
Happy Thanksgiving! The CDA is thankful for you and grateful for the dedication of our incredible statewide leadership and volunteer dentists. Have a safe and happy holiday!
The CDA office will be closed Wednesday through Friday this week.

Renew Your Membership Today
CDA, ADA and local dental society 2022 dues invoices have arrived in mailboxes across the state. You can renew your tripartite membership online anytime. It’s convenient and simple. You will need your ADA number and password. If you have difficulty logging in, use the ADA reset password tool or contact the CDA at 303-996-2841 or 303-996-2842. Read more
Rapid At-Home Testing Kits
To make sure Coloradans have the tools they need to keep their families safe, CDPHE is providing free over-the-counter tests directly to people’s homes. The program uses Abbott BinaxNOW™ rapid antigen tests that show results within 15 minutes. These tests can be acquired and used by your staff. Each order contains four tests. They are not intended for patient use. Read more
Fulfill Your Opioid Training Requirement for License Renewal
Register for this free webinar that will cover prescribing during COVID, non-opioid pharmacologic treatment and academic detailing. This hour-long CE course will be offered on two dates for convenience:
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Special Olympics Seeking Special Smiles Clinical Directors
Special Olympics Colorado is looking for dentists and dental hygienists, with a current Colorado license, to become clinical directors for their Special Smiles Program. The director is responsible for working with local Special Olympics Programs and other volunteer health professionals in coordinating a Special Smiles screening event in their region. Read more
ADA Executive Director to Retire
Kathleen O'Loughlin, D.M.D., the ADA's first female executive director, will retire at the end of 2021, ending a 12-year run. Dr. O'Loughlin is helping Raymond A. Cohlmia, D.D.S., dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and former ADA Board of Trustees member, make the transition to executive director. Dr. Cohlmia assumed the executive director role on Nov. 15.
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Seeking Grant Application Reviewer for State Senior Dental Program
Grantees of the Colorado Dental Health Care Program for Low-Income Seniors (Senior Dental Program) are required to submit a new grant application and supporting documents. These applications must be reviewed by a committee. Approximately 28 to 32 applications are expected to be submitted by Feb. 1, 2022. If you are interested in serving as a grant application reviewer in mid-February 2022, please contact Molly Pereira at the CDA at 303-996-2844 or molly@cdaonline.org. 

Vendor Spotlight: CDA Health Plan
The Allstate Benefits Self-Funded Program, offered through COPIC Financial Service Group, gives you cost savings and flexibility, while providing quality health benefits that comply with the Affordable Care Act. Learn more about this health insurance benefit.

Welcome
New and Reinstated CDA Members!
Dr. Dayana Arreola
Dr. Laura Aversano
Dr. Daniel Beck
Dr. Lacey Bowen
Dr. James Cantua
Dr. Joel Casimir
Dr. Erin Chavet
Dr. Kaite Colvin
Dr. Aliah Emory
Dr. Edward Evans
Dr. Colin Galbraith
Dr. Samantha Graffeo-Gardner
Dr. Stephen Glass
Dr. Katherine Hill
Dr. Derrik Johnson
Dr. Etasam Khan
Dr. Seongryeol "Albert" Kim
Dr. Kaylin Lorbert
Dr. John Mears
Dr. Michelle Messina
Dr. Ryan Mickle
Dr. Amanda Miller
Dr. Pota Rakes
Dr. Valerie Slater
Dr. Amy Smith
Dr. McKinley Soult
Dr. Neda Tarjan
Dr. James Tate
Dr. Katherine Meyer Vanicek
Dr. Robert Walter
Upcoming Events!
CE: Communication & Conflict Resolution
Dec. 2, 6:00 p.m., $29
Attend this course live or via webinar. Read more


HIPAA Compliance: The Security Risk Analysis
Dec. 11, Noon
This 30-minute webinar will teach you how to complete your Security Risk Analysis. Read more