Member eNewsletter
May 2022
Want Some Summertime CE? Take a Day Trip to Vail on June 4!
Ready to learn with altitude? There's still time to register for the CDA Annual Session in Vail, CO. Make it a weekend getaway or just come for the day. CE courses will be offered on Saturday, June 4. Pick from three courses presented by incredible speakers. This year we are happy to provide an implant course by Dr. Daniel Pompa, an oral pathology course by Dr. Sonal Shah and a pediatric course by Dr. Brian Hodgson (sponsored by the Colorado Academy of Pediatric Dentistry). Learn more
Mental Health Awareness Month
Dentists diagnosed with anxiety has more than tripled since 2003. Stress, anxiety, depression and mental health issues can affect everyone at varying levels. Take stock of your mental wellbeing right now. The ADA has resources that can meet you where you are. Members also have free access to ClassPass and the Ultimate Workplace Mental Health Toolkit. Learn more

Welcome to the CDA, Mario Chavez
The CDA expanded its team last week to include Mario Chavez. He will serve as the CDA's Digital Strategy Director. In this role he will enhance the association's marketing of member benefits, increase online presence and expand communications. Mario's career started in print journalism for several Latino publications. Prior to joining the CDA, he served as the digital marketing specialist for an anti-ageism advocacy non-profit group overseen by the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC).  Read more

Colorado Dental Board Vacancy
The Colorado Dental Board will have three vacancies starting in January. The board is seeking a dentist, a dental hygienist and a public member. A dentist is qualified to be appointed to the board if he/she is a legal resident of Colorado; is currently licensed as a dentist; and has been actively engaged in a clinical practice in Colorado for at least five years immediately preceding the appointment. Contact molly@cdaonline.org for more information.
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Congratulations New CDA Foundation Officers and Board Members
The CDA Foundation announced its 2022-2023 Board of Directors and officers. Elections took place at the CDAF’s annual meeting in April. The new chair of the board is Linda Mettler, owner of Mettler Marketing. Linda has served as a board director for four years, dedicating countless hours to fundraising events, the grant committee and foundation programs. Read more

Vendor Spotlight: RMI
Introducing the CDA's newest endorsed company: Resource Management, Inc. (RMI). RMI is a full service HR solutions and payroll company that helps dentists with their everyday business needs in addition to payroll taxes, risk management and employee assistance. If you haven’t had to already, chances are that you will someday be faced with an employee lawsuit, fraudulent worker’s compensation claim, work-related injury or illness, or some other type of costly distraction. RMI can help with the many challenges you face as a small business owner. Read more
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Welcome!
New and Reinstated CDA Members
Dr. Jason DeBrine
Dr. Rhiannon DeLeon
Dr. Dustin Ford
Dr. Sarah Keller
Dr. Hannah Kessler
Dr. Monika Kraft
Dr. Ihsan Larsen
Dr. Kelly Leftwich
Dr. Aaron Murray
Dr. Melvin Pederson
Dr. Chad Smith
Dr. Keith Wolfenden
Dr. Daniel Yacoob
Dr. Andrew Yu
Upcoming Events!
CE: Being a Medicaid Provider in an Era of Accountability
May 20
Despite misconceptions associated with being a Medicaid provider, treating this population can be rewarding and not cut adversely into your bottom line. Special emphasis will be given to the importance of proper documentation of medical necessity. Read more

Save-a-Life Golf Tournament
June 24
This golf tournament is at the Ridge at Castle Pines. It raises money to support the JP Opioid Interaction Awareness Alliance's pharmacy-student scholarship program, and public awareness efforts to reduce the impact of prescription opioids and curb opioid-related deaths.