Peer Assistance
The Dentist Peer Health Assistance Program is available to all licensed Colorado dentists who have physical, emotional, psychological, or substance abuse problems.
- Program services provided include evaluation, assessment and referral, treatment monitoring, support groups and prevention education programs.
- There is no fee for evaluation, assessment and referral or treatment monitoring. These program services are funded for Colorado dentists and their families through a portion of license fees. Fees for treatment, therapy or drug services are the responsibility of the dentist.
- The Colorado Board of Dental Examiners contracts with Peer Assistance Services, Inc. to provide services.
- Anyone may make a referral to Peer Assistance Services.
The program is confidential and anonymity can be assured unless:
- The dentist is referred to the program by the Colorado Board of Dental Examiners
- There has been a violation of the Dental Practice Act
- The dentist is noncompliant with the Dentist Rehabilitation Contract
Other program support services offered:
- Educational presentations regarding problem recognition and prevention
- Assistance in identifying problems
- Support for the affected dentist and family members
- Technical assistance to approved and trained dentists to serve appropriately as Practice Monitors
- Practice Monitor training
For further information, contact the peer assistance provider:
• Dental Peer Health Assistance Program
Peer Assistance Services, Inc.
2170 S. Parker Road, Suite 229 l Denver, CO 80231
303.369.0039 l fax 303.369.0982
Visit their website at Peer Assistance Services.
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