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Colorado Dental Association eNews
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Colorado Dental Professionals Added to Priority List for COVID Vaccine
Colorado recently established a state vaccine plan. While dentists and hygienists were not directly listed in the original document as professionals who would be priority recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine, the CDA and Colorado Dental Hygienists' Association successfully lobbied CDPHE to ensure dental professionals were included in the first phase of vaccine distribution. Learn more.
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Can I Require My Employees to be Tested for COVID?
Each week brings a new trend in questions from member dentists at the CDA. As the numbers surge, it is no surprise to see questions around testing this week. The CDA consulted with attorneys Gary Benson, Esq. and Sean O'Brien at Dworkin, Chambers, Williams, York, Benson & Evans, P.C. Here is some information on the three commonly asked question this week. Read More.
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Renew Your Membership with the CDA for 2021
2020 has been a year of challenges. The CDA and the American Dental Association were proud to support you this year and, more importantly, are prepared to provide you with critical and timely support throughout 2021. Learn more.
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What to Do if Your Office Has an Exposure
If you are concerned about a potential exposure, contact your local public health department or CDPHE's COVID Help Line at 303-692-2700. The hold time to reach someone differs across departments. CDPHE is currently reporting a 15 minute or less hold time. The CDA also has a list of resources to help you navigate a COVID-19 exposure in your dental office. Read more.
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Get Help With PPP Loans
Avitus Dental now offers a free portal for dentists to help navigate PPP loans and other COVID-19 business-related questions. As an expert in the HR and revenue cycle management worlds, Avitus can help you with compliance, payroll and more. Call Anton Loncar at 720-202-7978.
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E-Prescribing
iCoreRx e-Prescribing software is the CDA's newest endorsement. After a thorough vetting process, iCoreRx was selected for its capability to improve patient care and increase efficiency. Key integrations and automations in iCoreRx help remove human error, verify prescriptions and reduce the risk of misuse.
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State Requires Employers to Provide Unemployment Info
Effective Oct. 30, 2020, employers must provide a notice to employees upon separation from employment that informs them of the availability of unemployment insurance. One of the most common questions employers get at the time an employee separates from employment is whether the employer will "block" or "allow" unemployment compensation. Read more.
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Call for Colorado Dental Board Members
The Colorado Dental Board will have at least two vacant provider positions available as of January 2021. Gov. Jared Polis will appoint one new dentist and one new dental hygienist to fill these vacant positions (and is expected to reappoint several existing Dental Board members to serve eligible second terms). Learn more.
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PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Clinics for Members
In January 2021, the CDA will be offering an exclusive membership benefit of one-on-one clinics to assist members filling out their PPP loan forgiveness applications, free of charge. Exact dates will be determined by COVID-19 restrictions around in-person gatherings. If you are interested in this opportunity, please click here to help the CDA gather some initial information.
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CDA CERP Committee Seeks New Members
Are you interested in serving on a committee that assesses the content and quality of dental continuing education? The CDA CERP Committee evaluates proposed CE courses that are submitted for CERP approval and is seeking additional committee members. The time commitment to serve on this committee is approximately two hours per quarter. No prior experience is required. Please contact Pam Brockhaus at 303-740-6900 or pam@cdaonline.org.
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| Virtual Cooking Class: On Dec. 10, save the takeout for another night. Get in the holiday spirit, roll up your sleeves, grab your apron and discover how to make Spanish Gambas al Ajillo and Paella in a virtual cooking class lead by Uncorked Kitchen! Read more.
| RMDC Anywhere: Jan. 21-23, take part in this virtual experience offering live and on-demand continuing education; interaction with other attendees, speakers and vendor partners; a virtual Expo Hall as well as in-person and virtual networking options. Read more.
| Snowshoe Hike: On Feb. 21, join the CDA Wellness Committee and MDDS for a snowshoe hike at scenic Beaver Brook Trail in Evergreen, CO. The hike will be guided and is rated as medium difficulty. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Read more.
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Editor in Chief
Dr. Michael Diorio
Managing Editor
Molly Pereira
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Contact the CDA
Call: 303-740-6900 or
800-343-3010
Fax: 303-740-7989
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