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June/July 2022
Thank You to the CDA Board of Trustees, Officers and Leadership!
July 1 marks the start of the new year of leadership at the CDA. We are pleased to announce our new slate of officers: President Dr. Lindsay Compton, President-Elect Dr. Leah Schulz, Vice President Dr. Kevin Patterson, Treasurer Dr. Nelle Barr, Speaker of the House Dr. David Jackson and Editor Dr. Carrie Mauterer. Meet the Executive Committee here. We'd also like to extend a special thank you to our Board of Trustees: Dr. Jacob Mackey (AVDS), Dr. Jonathan Boynton (BBCDS), Dr. Tim Stacey (CSDS), Dr. Jeffrey Lodl (MDDS), Dr. Jeane Schoemaker (NECDS), Dr. Stacey Robben (RGDS), Dr. Tina Skinner (SECDS), Dr. Ryan Mickelson (SJBDS), Dr. Jill Shonka (WELD), Dr. Sheena Schoch (WCDS), and Dr. Melissa Goodpaster (NDC).
Nearly $10K Raised at CDA Foundation Beer Garden in Vail
The CDA Foundation Beer Garden (and axe throwing) in Vail raised almost $10,000 this year. This money goes toward supporting the CDA's endowment scholarship for CU students and the foundation's grant program for dental charities. A special thank you to our incredible sponsors, Commerce Bank and Community First Commercial Real Estate! Learn more about how you can support the CDA Foundation!
Webinar: Decreasing Costs and Improving Efficiencies in Your Practice is Easy as EFT
This ADA webinar is the latest in a series of educational programs for dentists and their practice staff whose focus is on reducing practice overhead costs through use of electronic data interchange (the HIPAA standard electronic transactions). Timely and accurate payment for services provided affects the financial health of every dental practice. Read more
Expansion of Dental Hygiene Schools in Colorado
The need for more dental hygienists continues to be a factor for dental practices in Colorado. The CDA has been actively attending information sessions and gathering information on this important topic. Here are some updates across the state in western Colorado, metro Denver and Colorado Springs. Read more
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Get Involved at the National Level
Become a leader representing Colorado at the American Dental Association. The CDA has several unfunded Alternate Delegate positions open in both 2022 and 2023. These are one year terms. Candidates must be an active or a retired member in good standing with the CDA and must have served as a CDA delegate for at least two years or have served as an ADA delegate or alternate delegate in the past. If you are interested in a leadership position, contact Molly Pereira at molly@cdaonline.org or 303-996-2844.
Attention Northglenn Area Dentists
In support of the Healthy Beverages Partnership, the Tri-County Health Department is working on community education in the City of Northglenn. If you practice dentistry in Northglenn and would like pediatric educational supplies for your waiting room or would like to provide input about sugary beverages at restaurants, please email nrendon@tchd.org.
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Welcome!
New and Reinstated CDA Members
Dr. Perrie Epstein 
Dr. Lianna Finn
Dr. Matthew Gamache 
Dr. Samuel Kang
Dr. Ava Khodakhast
Dr. Kyle Pelkey 
Dr. Clint Shelley
Dr. Edith Weststeyn
Dr. Justin Weststeyn
Upcoming Events!
Celebrate Diversity Block Party
August 25
Grab your dentist friends and join CDA & MDDS in celebrating diversity in the dental profession! Enjoy appetizers from Edgewater Public Market’s global food offerings as well as cocktails and refreshments. Your community is made stronger through its diversity, so celebrate these differences and similarities while making new connections with your colleagues. All members are invited to take advantage of this NO COST event. Register Today!

CDA Foundation Golf Tournament
September 12
The annual CDA Foundation golf tournament is back and a great way to enjoy some sunshine and network with the dental community. Playing on this beautiful course benefits the CDA Foundation and the dental non-profit organizations it supports through grant funding! Make a difference on a Monday and play, or sponsor, golf for dental charities. The tournament will have an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Register Today!