Articulator Vol9_Issue4_2 - Metro Denver Dental Society

March/April 2005
Volume 9, Issue 4
Articulator
C O N N E C T I N G M D D S M E M B E R S W I T H N E W S A N D I N F O R M AT I O N F O R O U R P R O F E S S I O N
I N S I D E :
Ethics
2
Member Services Initiates
Ambassador Program
3
MDDS 2005 Official
Call for Nominations
3
Dentistry in the Age
of Bioterrorism
4
Finance
5
Students Explore Dentistry
6
Media Update
6
Rocky Mountain
Dental Convention
7
Insurance
8
Transitions
8
Risk Management
9
Transitioning Dentist Exchange
9
Calendar of Events
10
Classifieds
11
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Beyond the Call
By Deborah J. Michael, DDS, MS
MDDS member orthodontist
Editors Note: We wish to thank Dr. Michael for sharing her story with the Articulator
Magazine. Rather than focusing on her experience in answering our country’s call for
military service, she thought it more important to inform fellow member dentists about the
deeds of those who eased her concerns before, during and after her deployment. The
Metro Denver Dental Society is grateful to Dr. Michael for her service to our country and
our profession.
I was called to active duty in the U.S.
Army from September 7 until
December 20, 2004. My orthodontic
practice survived only because of
some wonderful people and
businesses that were willing to make
sacrifices to help me.
When I informed one of my
landlords that I would be serving, I
asked her if I could delay my rent
payments only if my financial
resources became too strained. Her
response was unbelievable. Dr. Sarah
Werner cut my rent by 50% during
the time I was deployed. Soon after,
my other landlord, MillerWeingarten, LLC, followed her
example and also reduced my rent by
50%. This was their gift to me, and in
effect their contribution to our
country.
Because my loans at Wells Fargo
Bank are already at a 6% or lower
interest rate, I could not use the
Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act,
which reduces all loans to 6% while
on active duty. I made a request to
pay only interest during my deployment. Wells Fargo granted my request.
The ADA, CDA, MDDS and the
American Association of Orthodontists refunded my dues for 2004.
3M Unitek allowed me to pay only
$250 per month toward any products
that were needed during my absence.
3M also arranged an affordable plan
for me now, while I am recovering
from the time I missed. Invisalign
delayed payment on my account until
March 2005.
Three outstanding orthodontic
clinicians took one day a week away
from their practices to work in mine.
Because of Dr. Andrew Dunbar of
Castle Pines, Dr. Jennifer Garza of
Castle Rock and Dr. Dayle
Hartgerink of Colorado Springs, I
had peace of mind knowing my
Dr. Michael, second from left, is
reunited with her dental team after
serving three months of active duty
in the US Army.
patients were in good hands.
Dr. Tom Munholland of Aurora
and Dr. Arthur Margolis of Denver
were on call for me the entire time I
was gone. My orthodontic study club
offered backup support in case one of
the doctors was unable to respond.
All of my patients have continued
their care in my practice. Some even
waited for my return to begin the next
phase of their treatments. Some new
patients started treatment based on
the recommendation of their general
dentist, without ever meeting me.
When I returned, they all thanked me
for my service to our country.
My staff was accommodating, loyal
and hard working. I am very proud
of the fantastic care they gave to our
patients and the doctors working in
the office.
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3690 South Yosemite Street Suite 200
Denver, Colorado 80237
Metropolitan Denver Dental Society
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Oral Pathology
Dr. Larry Meskin’s Early Oral Cancer Detection
and Prevention Forum: A Call to Action
Many oral cancers start out as innocuous
looking lesions — many innocuous lesions
remain benign or resolve. But others can
become life-threatening cancers. “If you
don’t know, don’t wait — find out before
it’s too late!”
For eleven years, in my position as
editor of the Journal of the American
Dental Association, I used its editorial pages to promote activities
directed to the prevention and early
detection of oral cancer. Unfortu-
nately, oral cancer still remains a
major public health problem.
You know the statistics. Each year,
some 30,000 U.S. citizens are
diagnosed with oral cancer. Eight
thousand of these individuals will
die; others will suffer painful and
disfiguring surgery and/or radiation.
Unfortunately, these numbers have
shown no meaningful decrease in
the last two decades.
Early detection is the key.
Contrast the 80% survival rate for
oral cancers detected at the earliest
stages with late detection survival
rates of just 20%. With only onethird of oral cancers presently
diagnosed in the early stage, you
can understand the severity of the
problem.
The issue is that many dentists do
not view any abnormality that is not
a candidate for surgical biopsy as a
potential oral cancer.
They should.
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E thics
MDDS Articulator
The Ethical and Legal Issues
Concerning Patient Records
By Dr. Edward Rosenfeld, MDDS Ethics Committee Chair
There seems to be a lot of confusion
about patient records. It is important
to understand these issues since they
involve not only ethical concerns, but
also the Dental Practice Law of the
State of Colorado. This article will
cover situations such as how
and when patients are
entitled to their records,
what other entities are
entitled to those
records, confidentiality concerns, and
how long to keep
inactive records.
The American
Dental Association
Principles of Ethics and
Code of Professional Conduct states
that dentists, “are obligated to
safeguard the confidentiality of
patient records. Dentists shall
maintain patient records in a
manner consistent with the protection of the welfare of the patient.
Upon request of a patient or another
practitioner, dentists shall provide
any information in accordance with
applicable law that will be beneficial for the future treatment of that
patient.” This means that a dentist
need not gain the permission of a
patient to discuss the records with
another treating dentist unless the
information includes health information of a sensitive nature such as HIV
status, treatment for chemical
dependency or mental illness.
The Dental Practice Law, 25-1802 states that records, “shall be
available to the patient upon
submission of a written authorization-request for inspection of
records, dated and signed by the
patient, at reasonable times and
upon reasonable notice.” The
“patient record” does not include
doctor’s office notes unrelated to
treatment plan, radiographic interpretation, diagnosis or treatment. All
of the aforementioned items are
considered part of the patient record.
A reasonable cost of obtaining a copy
shall not exceed $12 for the first ten
or fewer pages and $0.25 per page for
every additional page. Postage may
be charged if the copy is to be mailed.
A reasonable cost for duplicating
radiographs is $25.
Practitioners
are strongly
encouraged to
keep the originals
of any records
and release only
copies to patients or
other treating
doctors. The State
Board of Dental
Examiners may request
originals during the course of an
ongoing investigation. The patient or
his representative may not be
charged merely to inspect the
records, but a signed release should
still be obtained. Also, a request for
patient records may not be refused if
a patient has an outstanding balance
for treatment, but records may be
withheld for lack of a reasonable
payment for their duplication.
Occasionally, a standing committee of MDDS or CDA, such as Peer
Review or Ethics, may request copies
of patient records as part of an
ongoing investigation. It is unethical
to refuse such a request.
How long should records be kept
after a patient becomes inactive?
State Board Rule XXIII states that
records for adult patients should be
kept for a minimum of seven years
after the last date of dental treatment
or examination. Records for minors
should be kept for a minimum of
seven years after the patient reaches
the age of 18. Ortho records must be
kept for ten years. Keep in mind that
the statute of limitations runs from
the date of discovery of a problem
not previously disclosed, so certain
records should be kept indefinitely.
That is why, from a liability standpoint, it is important to discuss all
“misadventures” such as separated
endodontic instruments with the
patient and fully document such
events and the discussion in the
patient’s chart.
Once the decision is made to
destroy records, the Board Rules
specify that written notice to the
patient’s last known address, or by
publication (legal notice), must be
made 60 days prior to destruction.
Actual destruction cannot take place
until a 30-day period has elapsed
wherein the patient may claim the
records at no charge. Notice by
publication may be accomplished by
publishing in a major newspaper one
day per week for four consecutive
weeks. Be sure to keep the receipt
from the newspaper and a copy of the
notice.
This is one of a series of articles
and communications to educate
MDDS members on the importance
of following not only the State Dental
Board rules, but also the ADA
Principles of Ethics and Code of
Professional Conduct. The CDA
mailed a letter to all its members on
the subject of advertising unearned
degrees and the proper way to list
such degrees and courses. If a
member of the Metropolitan Denver
Dental Society is found to be in violation of the ADA Principles of Ethics
and Code of Professional Conduct
and refuses to rectify the problem,
then that member, after a proper
hearing may be found to no longer be
“in good standing” with MDDS and
CDA. This situation could have the
unintended consequence of the
inability to participate in dental
society programs such as the
Dentists Professional Liability
Insurance Trust.
EDITOR
Dr. Michael Diorio
MANAGING EDITOR
Michelle Cunningham
EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
Dr. Michael Bellon
Dr. Louisa Gallegos
Dr. Jeffery M. Hurst
Dr. Gregory Ingalls
Dr. Erik Mathys
Dr. James E. Miller III
Dr. Jeffrey Lodl
MDDS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Jeffrey Lodl, DDS
President-elect
Michael Varley, DDS
Vice-President
David Klekamp, DDS
Secretary
Troy Fox, DDS
Treasurer
Terry Brewick, DDS
Executive Director
Terri Gilpin
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The Articulator is published bi-monthly by the
Metropolitan Denver Dental Society, and distributed to MDDS members as a direct benefit of
membership.
Editorial Policy
All statements of opinion and of supposed fact
are published under the authority of the authors,
including editorials, letters and book reviews.
They are not to be accepted as the views and/or
opinions of the MDDS.
The Articulator encourages letters to the editor,
but reserves to right to edit and publish under
the discretion of the editor.
Advertising Policy
All matters pertaining to advertising should be
addressed to advertising sales manager,
Advertising Sales Department at MDDS, 3690
S. Yosemite St., Suite 200, Denver, CO 80237,
(303) 488-9700. All advertising appearing in
the Articulator must comply with official
published advertising standards of the
American Dental Association. The publication
of an advertisement is not to be construed as an
endorsement or approval by the Metropolitan
Denver Dental Society. A copy of the advertising
standards may be obtained upon request
through MDDS.
Inquiries may be addressed to:
Metropolitan Denver Dental Society
3690 S. Yosemite, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80237-1827
Phone: (303) 488-9700
FAX: (303) 488-0177
www.mddsdentist.com
©2005 Metropolitan Denver Dental Society
If uncertain about whether any
treatment or action is in conflict with
the Dental Practice Law or the ADA
Code of Ethics, contact the Colorado
State Board of Dental Examiners at
(303) 894-7800 or any branch of
organized dentistry.
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M D D S Articulator
We would like you to join us as an MDDS Delegate during CDA’s
119th House of Delegates Meeting being held at the Annual Session
in Steamboat Springs, June 23–25, 2005. MDDS maintains a vital
voice on the delegate floor with 57 positions, serving as CDA’s largest
component and representing approximately 1,500 dentists in the
metro Denver area. Delegates are needed to represent the Society in
addressing important issues currently affecting the dental profession
in Colorado and in shaping the future of dentistry.
If you are interested in becoming a delegate for 2005, please
contact Corine Norman, MDDS Member Services Director, at (303)
488-9700 ext. 320 or [email protected] for details on
eligibility and how to confirm your seat. All delegate positions must be
confirmed by April 1, 2005.
Specific questions regarding the CDA Annual Session and House
of Delegates may be directed to the Colorado Dental Association at
(303) 740-6900. Look for your registration brochures in the mail.
Member Services Initiates
Ambassador Program
The Member Services Committee, chaired by Dr. Lance Long, is pleased to
announce the institution of a new Ambassador Program for MDDS. The
mission of the Ambassador’s Program is to welcome new dentists and
increase membership retention and involvement in MDDS programs, services
and events using personal interaction with informed member dentists.
Currently, the program is in place primarily for new members to MDDS,
but future efforts will include membership retention and recruitment. Since
November 29, 2004, the program has grown from eight Ambassadors from
the Member Services Committee to 18 Ambassadors, introducing over 100
new member dentists to our organization. Ambassadors have also invited
each new member to join them at an upcoming meeting to help build
productive and lasting relationships.
An Ambassador’s primary responsibility is to welcome new member
dentists to MDDS and inform them of the services and benefits of membership in the tripartite system. The Committee has great ideas for evolving the
Ambassador Program in the future, concentrating on recruitment and retention goals of the organization.
Current Ambassadors, and the geographic region they represent, include:
Dr. Eric Adler
Lakewood
Dr. Terry Brewick
Governors Park/South Denver
Dr. Jan Buckstein
Central Denver/South Denver
Dr. Robert Bushey
Centennial/Englewood
Dr. Charles Danna
Littleton
Dr. Troy Fox
Evergreen
Dr. Jennifer Garza
Castle Rock/Parker/Franktown
Dr. Rick Goad
Golden
Dr. Brian Gurinsky
Downtown Denver
Dr. Jason Hall
Castle Rock/Parker/Elizabeth
Dr. John Hargreaves
Cherry Creek
Dr. Olinga Hargreaves
Cherry Creek
Dr. Doug Heller
Aurora
Dr. Lance Long
Lakewood
Dr. Erik Mathys
South Denver/Englewood/Lone Tree
Dr. Ian Paisley
Brighton/Broomfield/Westminster/Thornton
Dr. Michael Scheidt
Northglenn/Thornton/Westminster/Broomfield
Dr. Michael Trager
Cherry Creek
If you are interested in learning more about the program or signing up as
an Ambassador, please contact Corine Norman, MDDS Member Services
Director, at (303) 488-9700 or [email protected].
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Practice Building
Transitioning Dentist Exchange
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR TRANSITION NETWORKING
Do your future practice plans involve expansion and growth, or selling and retirement?
Do you wish to buy a practice, become a partner or pursue associateships? This program
provides you resourceful connections to transitioning information and networking through a
one-on-one exchange between member dentists, students and new dentists in the region.
DATE: March 7, 2005
TIME: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
PRICE: $39 each for MDDS dentist*/ Free for Students
LOCATION: MDDS / CDA Headquarters
MDDS is an ADA CERP
recognized provider.
CPR Training and Certification
PRESENTED BY LIFE RESCUE CPR
Instructed by Mr. Jeff Speer
Don’t get caught unprepared. This two-year healthcare provider certification is
recognized by the State Board and includes AED training. All members of the
dental practice are encouraged to become certified.
DATE: April 6, 2005
TIME: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
PRICE: $40 each for MDDS dentist*/staff
LOCATION: MDDS / CDA Headquarters
Women Dentists Forum
C O M M U N I C AT I O N A N D T H E W O M A N D E N T I S T
Presented by Ms. Janet Steward
Defining the Boundaries of Communication: This seminar focuses on implementing DISC
behavior profiling and also a management system to help you achieve that balance
between running a business and maintaining a “friendship” with employees. Includes
breakfast, lunch and afternoon refreshments.
DATE: May 13, 2005
TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
PRICE: $159 each for MDDS dentist*/staff
LOCATION: Cool River Cafe,
Englewood, Colorado
Professional Achievement
Annual Meeting and Society Dinner
AT T H E W I L D L I F E E X P E R I E N C E
Installation of 2005 Officers
Presentation of 2005 Community Service Awards
Save this date and join your colleagues for an enjoyable evening of celebration featuring the
magnificent backdrop of the African plains in a distinctly Colorado setting.
DATE: May 12, 2005
TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
PRICE: $49 each for MDDS dentist*/staff
LOCATION: Parker, Colorado
CONTACT MDDS
FOR MORE INFO OR TO
REGISTER
P h o n e : (303) 488-9700
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MDDS 2005 Official Call
for Nominations
*ADA/CDA Members — Join MDDS as an Associate Member for just $80
to receive special rates and discounts on these events and more.
Contact (303) 488-9700 for more details.
Nominations close April 1, 2005
Our profession today is in the midst of a dramatic period of change. There
are numerous events and issues affecting dentistry on almost a daily basis. We
need your input to formulate policy to help the profession move forward and to
respond in an innovative way to changes around us. We urge you to give consideration to applying your time and talent to a leadership position in MDDS. The
Society represents more than 83% of all metro-area dentists – one of the highest
concentrations in the United States – and we would welcome your participation.
An effective, committed Board of Directors is an essential ingredient in the
health and success of the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society. The Society’s
volunteer leaders are the embodiment of the organization’s intellectual diversity
and continually shape the dental profession in the metro Denver area. As a
member of MDDS, you may be eligible to run for one of the following elected
positions open in 2005:
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MDDS Treasurer
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MDDS Board of Directors (two positions open)
Nominations close April 1, 2005, so do not miss your opportunity. For more
information regarding the basic functions and eligibility for each position or to
announce your candidacy, please contact one of the following:
Dr. Jeffery Hurst, Nominations Chair
(303) 238-5812
Dr. Troy Fox, MDDS Secretary
(303) 674-3591
Ms. Corine Norman, Member Services Director (303) 488-9700 ext. 320
An inclusive Board inspires innovation, creative thinking and problem solving.
Consider your involvement today and return the nominations form that was
mailed to you in January 2005. If you are not interested in sitting on the Board
of Directors at this time, but wish to build a stronger leadership role within the
organization, MDDS encourages you to join a committee and make a difference.
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Dentistry in the Age of Bioterrorism
By Charles John Palenik, MS, PhD, MBA
Infection Control Research & Services, Indiana University School of Dentistry
Biological warfare — also known as
bioterrorism — is the intentional use
of organisms to harm or kill people.
Terrorists are likely to use
organisms that cause infectious diseases because they
are relatively easy to
spread among selected
populations.
Although many
diseasecausing
agents are
available,
experts
consider
anthrax and
smallpox as the
two major hazards.
Other disease threats include plague,
tularemia, botulism and tuberculosis.
The threat of bioterrorism has
long been ignored and even to some
extent denied. Efforts in the United
States to deal with possible incidents
involving bioweapons within the civilian sector have begun in earnest, but
progress has been slow.
What roles could dental practitioners play in the event of a
bioterrorist incident? A major bioterrorist attack would likely result in
the need for a massive and immediate
response. Medical facilities would
soon be overwhelmed especially
during the initial few days. There
would be a shortfall in labor that
would have to become the responsibility of non-physicians. Activities
such as triage, dispensing medications
and general medical support would
have to be supplied. As hospitals and
medical clinics filled to
capacity, health
care would
have to be
provided
at non-traditional sites.
Dental
offices are
equipped to
meet this
need. Every
dental office
has instrument
sterilization equipment as well as air and
gas lines, suction equipment, the
ability to take radiographs and
anesthetic materials. Some even have
independent power systems. Dental
office waiting rooms could be used to
stockpile needed materials and
supplies.
Dentistry has played an important
part in other types of mass disasters
— transportation accidents, explosions and natural disasters such as
tornadoes, forest fires, floods and
hurricanes. Education of the dental
community concerning the oral and
medical manifestations of diseases
commonly associated with bioterrorist attacks is essential. Dental groups
must come together to develop plans
for an organized response. Such
planning can be incorporated into a
local community’s overall response.
The entire dental team must become
involved. However, each person must
be trained in how best to respond
and to use the equipment within the
office to maximum benefit. The
specialized training could be
provided in the regular dental
curriculum or through continuing
education courses.
The Organization for Safety and
Asepsis Procedures (OSAP),
dentistry’s resource for infection
control and safety, will feature an
interactive session to help dental
offices prepare for disasters of all
types. Dental teams in Colorado and
surrounding states should mark
Saturday, June 4, 2005 on their
calendars to attend the interactive,
entertaining and effective disaster
response planning session for
dentistry. The morning session, held
in Westminster, Colorado, will walk
the dental team through various
types of events…and provide strategies on how to manage the
unimaginable. Continuing education
credit will be offered. For more
information, contact OSAP at
(800) 298-6727 or visit
www.osap.org.
Community
Service
Recognition
Award
Nominations
Please consider nominating
one or more of your
colleagues for a 2005
Community Service
Recognition Award.
While we know so many
contribute quietly and are
not looking for recognition,
it is important to tell the
stories of our most
generous volunteers to
generate continued
support for the cause of
better oral health care.
The deadline for
submitting nominations
is March 31, 2005.
Please do not
hesitate to contact
Michelle Cunningham,
(303) 488-9700, ext. 312
for nomination guidelines.
For your convenience, the
nomination form can be
downloaded online at
www.mddsdentist.com.
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M D D S Articulator
F inance
2005 and Beyond
By Lawrence E. Howes, MBA, CFP®
Those of you who follow stocks know that the
S&P 500 ended the year at 1,211, and with
the rest of the investment marketplace, their
numbers, and 2004, are now history. The
S&P is up 50% from the cycle low in July
2002 and the index provided reasonable
performance for what has been a slow, but
persistent economic recovery.
A check of the history books tells us that
the performance of the U.S. economy and the
stock market from 2002 to 2004 is similar to
the last 20 or so bull markets that we have
experienced since 1900. These most recent
performance numbers are a change from the
very long and frequently overheated balloon
economic cycles of the 80s and 90s and a return to historic trends. This is not to
say that this economic recovery is over just yet, but the stock market has generally peaked six or seven months before an economic cycle turns down. One of
the market risks that we will follow carefully in 2005 will be how the relative
strength and the potential longevity of this recovery plays out.
Looking at corporate America indicates that as a group they are mostly debtfree, cash rich, cautious, and able to wait for firm orders before they increase
production or payrolls. The rate of growth in earnings for them will likely slow
somewhat in 2005, but the profitability from those earnings should remain
excellent. There is still idle manufacturing capacity, so managers will be watching consumer spending very carefully before they consider adding more people
to the production line.
We will likely see a new round of mergers and acquisitions, both domestically
and around the globe. Many companies have lots of money in the bank and a
clean balance sheet, so they are looking to expand and gain market share by
acquisition instead of internal growth. M&A is still a lazy way to expand a
business, but the popularity of a juicy acquisition is making a comeback.
The price of crude oil was an unpleasant surprise to us all in 2004, and it is
reasonable to assume that oil will trade in a wide range in 2005. We could see oil
in the $30s again, but it is not likely to stay put for very long at
any price. OPEC enjoyed the increase in prices and now
as the price shrinks, I do not believe they are going
to be happy with the old target price of $25 per
barrel. OPEC will likely cut production to
support a higher price, probably somewhere in
the high $30s or low $40s. The price of oil has
huge implications to the developing nations around
the world and, especially after the disaster in the
Indian Ocean, reconstruction work will pull more oil
from the market. If oil goes back into the $50s and stays
there for 6 months, we will have a global recession.
On the positive side here at home, oil is much less of a
factor in our economy with each passing year. The incredible run-up to $55 per
barrel had a small and short-lived influence on the price at the pump.
The continued volatility and weakness of the dollar will not be resolved until
our bloated trade deficit and budget deficit get under control. If we have the
political will to reduce spending at the Federal level and reduce consumer
spending just a hair on imported goods, we could see our excessive trade imbalance shrink and the dollar regain much of its strength. Protectionism, although
unlikely, is still one of the tools available to this administration. The global trade
imbalances that we see today have to be corrected, but setting trade barriers
and tariffs is a callosed approach to solve the problem. I hope China will exhibit
some behavior that will prevent this administration from pulling out the “big
stick” of trade wars.
Finally, I believe that 2005, from an investment standpoint, will be similar to
2004. The US economy is humming along nicely and that should keep going into
2006. We are three years since a terrorist attack and the ease of gaining
entrance to the US is much more challenging now than it was in 2001. Perhaps
there is more protection now against motivated bombers, but I think most
citizens recognize that the world is a different place and that the specter of
terror will be with us always.
The global economic risks that are in place now will be part of the challenges
of engineering positive returns in portfolios in 2005–2006. Some of these risks
will not materialize at all while others will become real problems. All I can
promise is that we will be ever vigilant and cautious about these risks going
forward and we understand that good returns are what we all want.
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Students Explore Dentistry
Explorer Post 269 continues to be
instrumental in allowing young
people to gain practical experience
in dentistry for a future career. In
2003, MDDS established the firstever dental society alliance with
Exploring, a national program that
identifies and matches the career
interests of students with the professional expertise and the program
resources of sponsoring organizations. The program surveys high
school students regarding their
career interests and provides the
results of their interest to appropriate
Explorer Posts. Students from across
the state, ages 14–20, with an interest in dentistry are invited to take
part in this program. This year’s
Explorer Post meetings, held on
Monday evenings from November
2004 through January 2005,
included a short presentation on a
dental topic, followed by an activity.
The program concluded with a visit
to the Rocky Mountain Dental
Convention.
Dr. Jennifer Garza was
formally appointed as the chair of
the MDDS Dental Career Taskforce and advisor to the Careers
in Dentistry Explorer Post
program, co-sponsored by the
Colorado Dental Association
with support from Biolase and DTI
Universal Dental Arts Lab.
Thanks to word-of-mouth about
the wonderful mentorship from
volunteers involved in last year’s
program, we attracted 35 interested
students from across Colorado.
Our dental explorers gathered at Dr. Jennifer Garza’s dental office on December
6, 2004 to learn about dental office technology.
In addition to learning about oral
surgery, periodontics, sports
dentistry, dental technology and
forensic dentistry, this year’s
program added a complete tour of
Dr. Garza’s orthodontic practice in
Castle Rock. Students traveled from
as far as Longmont to spend the
evening learning about different
aspects of dentistry, from lasers and
composites to making retainer
material and adhering brackets.
Each evening was a wonderful
success and an absolute blast for
volunteers and participants.
Our Explorer program is so
special and one of the few of its kind
in the nation. It reaches across
socioeconomic boundaries and
ethnic diversity. The students’ enthusiasm and curiosity to learn is such a
positive thing. The dedication and
guidance of all the volunteers
involved in the program is very
admirable. It is organized dentistry’s
great fortune that our volunteers
choose to spend their limited free
time mentoring youth about dental
careers.
Special thanks to our volunteers
for engaging the students and
giving them their first look into
dentistry. Your encouragement has
made a valuable impact on many
young lives.
Kelly Helmer, a sophomore at Gateway
High School, practiced suturing
technique on a pig mandible.
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Ms. Theresa Anselmo, dental
hygienist
Ms. Brenda Beins, dental assistant
Dr. Paul Bottone, general dentist
Dr. Charles Danna, general
dentist
Dr. Mike Diorio, general dentist
Ms. Karen Eisley, T.H. Pickens
School of Dental Assisting
Mr. Frank Garza, dental laboratory technician
Dr. Jennifer Garza, orthodontist
Ms. Dawn Harris, dental office
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Ms. Stephanie Harrison, CCD
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Ms. Lisa Hood, volunteer family
member
Dr. Jeffery Hurst, general dentist
Dr. Barry Keogh, oral surgeon
Ms. Amy Kirsch, practice management consultant
Ms. Yvonne Lopez, dental assistant
Dr. John McDowell, forensic
odontologist
Ms. Trease Miller-Hartman, dental
hygienist
Dr. Steve Nelson, oral surgeon
Ms. Annamaria Phillips, dental
consultant
Dr. Ann Somers, periodontist
Mr. Mike Sparks, Biolase
Ms. Donna Stach, UC School of
Dentistry Hygiene Program
Ms. Brenda Stevens, EGOS Dental
Assisting Program
Ms. Amanda White, Ultradent
M edia Update
MDDS in the News
“REMEMBER, DENTAL CARE IS CRITICAL. YOUR DENTAL HEALTH
CAN EFFECT YOUR [OVERALL HEALTH]. YOU HAVE TO BE SO
CAREFUL. PEOPLE GET AFRAID; THEY DON’T WANT TO GO
[TO THE DENTIST], BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? THEY REALLY DO
THEMSELVES A DISSERVICE.” — KATHY WALSH, NEWS 4
As we all know, a healthy smile can
improve overall health and quality
of life. MDDS strives to raise awareness for oral health throughout our
communities. The media can be a
very powerful and effective means to
do so. MDDS was successful in
sparking the interest of local media
on advances in dentistry and oral
health care in January. Of special
interest to the media at the Rocky
Mountain Dental Convention were
the new Sonicare/Crest IntelliClean
System (a toothpaste dispensing
ultrasonic toothbrush), the Oral B
Hummingbird flosser, the KAVO
DIAGNOdent (fluorescence detection/cavity detecting laser) and the
ADA/Sullivan-Schein Tomorrow’s
Dental Office Today (TDOT) exhibit.
Following are recent MDDS
television appearances of note:
Monday, January 17, 2005:
9NEWS hosted another popular
DENTAL LINE 9 on both the
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morning and afternoon news
broadcasts. Member dentists staffed
the 9NEWS phone lines to answer
viewers’ dental questions. Dr.
Jeffery Hurst was interviewed on
new dental gadgets and Dr.
Jennifer Garza and Dr. Brad
Smith were interviewed on the
volunteer efforts for organized
dentistry’s Give Kids A Smile event.
Special thanks to Drs. Terry
Brewick, Charles Danna,
Jennifer Garza, Jeffery Hurst,
Jeffrey Lodl, Ken Peters,
Michael Poulos, Michael
Scheidt, Brad Smith and Eric
VanZytveld for their expertise and
participation.
Tuesday, January 18, 2005:
9NEWS Business Reporter, Gregg
Moss, featured a report with Dr.
Cary LaCouture discussing the
intention of the interactive, educational TDOT exhibit to help dentists
gain a better understanding of the
MDDS member dentists discussed dental issues, concerns and solutions with
9NEWS viewers during Dental Line 9.
many benefits that modern technology can bring to them and their
patients.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005:
News 4’s Kathy Walsh took a
tour of the Sullivan-Schein TDOT
exhibit with Dr. Cary LaCouture to
talk about his experience with
patients and new dental technology.
Thursday, January 20, 2005:
9NEWS Health Reporter, Dr.
Stephanie Clements, featured an
adorable report with Drs. Jennifer
Garza and Michael Poulos on,
“What is a nerdle.” A “nerdle” is the
recommended amount of toothpaste
that should be used for each brushing. 9NEWS anchors, Kim
Christensen and Mark Koebrich
also discussed some new dental
products that caught their attention
after Dr. Clement’s report.
Our most sincere thanks to
News 4’s Kathy Walsh took a tour of
Tomorrow’s Dental Office Today with
Sullivan-Schein’s Chris Bevenue, far
left, and Dr. LaCouture, right.
9NEWS and News 4 for their interest in dentistry and oral health.
Special thanks to Dr. LaCouture for
providing excellent, informative
commentary during his interviews.
Another Successful Convention!
MDDS wishes to thank everyone who participated in Connections2005... THANK YOU to the
dentists, hygienists, assistants, office professionals, laboratory technicians & students for
making an investment in professional growth & continued education. We hope we provided you with a
meaningful & encompassing experience. THANK YOU to our generous sponsors & exhibitors.
Without the support of our sponsors & exhibitors, we could not present a meeting of such quality &
size. You enhance our convention in countless ways. THANK YOU to our renowned presenters for
sharing your expertise & valuable information. THANK YOU to all of our committee chairs &
members, speaker & exhibitor hosts & other volunteers. Your time, efforts & dedication are
appreciated more than you will ever know.
BYOB Toothbrush Drive
MDDS would like to thank those who donated dental hygiene
products to the 1st annual Bring Your Own Brushes (BYOB)
Toothbrush Drive at the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention. Because
of the many generous donations, we collected 1,218 dental products.
For a first year effort, that is very significant.
Special thanks to Proctor & Gamble who donated 1,536 spin
brushes and 1,584 tubes of toothpaste to the Metro Denver Dental
Society to distribute to the community for the ADA’s Give Kids A Smile
Day on February 4, 2005. Special thanks to Sullivan-Schein for
their large donation of screening supplies for use in the Society’s
upcoming community screening effort, including the 9Health Fair.
Total
Attendance
8,835
Premier
Convention
Sponsors
Delta Dental Plan
of Colorado
Kerr Corporation
OraPharma/Arestin
Philips/Sonicare
Straumann USA
Tomorrow’s Dental Office Today (TDOT)
Special thanks to Sullivan-Schein and the ADA for making great efforts to bring Tomorrow’s Dental Office Today to
the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention and to the profession of dentistry. The TDOT exhibit is extraordinary.
Although the exhibit looks like future shock, it’s not. This technology is available today. It is the integration of
several technologies working together, including digital xray, digital imaging, cavity detecting lasers and hard tissue
cutting lasers, that streamline the process of dental care to decrease costs to the dentist and provide the patient with
excellent non-invasive care. The exhibit was a must-see for any dental professional interested in the future, and
present, of dentistry.
Prize
Drawing
Results
Congratulations to Ms. Joan
Tellez of Sheridan, Wyoming
for being selected to win free
admission to Connections2006
in the BYOB prize drawing.
Congratulations to Ms. Traci
Maier of Lakewood, Colorado
for being selected to win free
admission to Connections2006
in the “Healthy Smiles Poster
Contest: You Be the Judge”
prize drawing. Healthy Smiles
Poster Contest winners will be
announced in the May/June
issue of the MDDS Articulator
Magazine.
Congratulations to Dr.
Christine Frederick of Windsor,
Colorado for being selected as
the winner of the free MDDS
hot air balloon ride give-a-way.
Tomorrow’s Dental Office Today was a main attraction in the exhibit hall. These attendees waited for their tour of the
traveling pavilion which showcased a functional dental office, fully integrated with the latest technology.
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The Myths of Long-Term Care
Planning Exposed…
By Doug Burg, CLTC, Colorado Benefit Advisors
Why is CIT the
#1 SBA lender
five years running?
“NOTHING IS MORE PREVENTABLE THAN THE SWIFT AND TOTAL FINANCIAL
DEVASTATION THAT COMES FROM A LONG-TERM CARE STAY...”
— SUZE ORMAN, YOU’VE EARNED IT, DON’T LOSE IT
Ask the enthusiastic young
dentist who wanted to open
h e r o w n p r a c t i c e . We
helped make it happen by
covering 100% of her startup costs, with repayment
spread over a 25-year
period. That way, she would
have more cash available
to reinvest in her practice.
To learn more about how
we can help you open a
new practice, buy an existing one, or expand the
o n e y o u ’ r e i n , contact
303.202.3737. At CIT, we
see what you see.
To hear about the Long-Term Care
crisis that millions of families are
facing today all you have to do is pick
up a financial magazine or talk with
someone who has aging parents. More
than ever, many families are quickly
realizing they should plan ahead for
the time when they or their parents
can no longer care for themselves.
Unfortunately, most have no idea
how to proceed and to make matters
worse; there are many myths about
this worrisome topic:
1. “The Government will pay for my
care.” (Doubtful.)
2. “My kids will take care of me.”
(Is that what you really want?)
3. “I can invest instead of buying
Long-Term Care Insurance and
accomplish the same goal.”
(Probably not, due to inflation,
taxation and the current market.)
4. “I want to stay in my own home
and Long-Term Care Insurance
only pays for a nursing home.”
(Not true – comprehensive Long-
option that will allow you to pay
the policy off in a set number of
years. After that, no premiums are
ever due again.)
Term Care Insurance policies pay
for care in your home as well as
care in an assisted living facility
or a nursing home.)
5. “If I buy Long-Term Care
Insurance and don’t use it, I’ll lose
my premiums.” (Not true — many
Long-Term Care Insurance policies
offer a “Return of Premium”
option.)
6. “I’ll have to pay the premiums
every year even after I retire and
I may not be able to afford the
premiums once I’m on a fixed
income.” (True, but only if you
elect to pay “on-going” premiums.
Many Long-Term Care Insurance
carriers offer an “Early Payoff”
7. “I’m only xx years old and I’m
many years from needing it. I’m
going to wait to look into this.”
(Not advisable, as premiums are
based on age, but more so on
health. If you wait, you may not
be able to get a “good health
discount” and you will certainly
be older, making the policy more
expensive. If you wait longer, you
may not be able to qualify for the
coverage at all due to a health
condition or accident. The best
time to look into Long-Term Care
planning is now because you are
probably as healthy as you ever
will be.)
Doug Burg, CLTC is starting his 9th
year specializing in Long-Term Care
planning and represents over a dozen
different Long-Term Care Insurance
carriers. He may be reached at
Colorado Benefit Advisors at (303)
663-7844 or [email protected].
Transitions
C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S
3M ESPE’s Adpe Single-Bond Plus
dental adhesive was named by
Forbes.com as a top nanotech
product of 2004.
CDA staff member, Rose
McKee, was selected “Rookie of the
Year” by Cardservice International
out of 350 agents nationwide.
Cardservice CDA set-up 300 dental
offices with an average savings of
$885 per office (average 24.7%
savings over prior processor for
credit card transactions). CDA
membership participation has
helped Rose grow the CDA’s
program from $0 to $4 million in
monthly credit card processing
volume in just one year. If you have
not done so already, contact her at
(303) 996-2847 for a free cost
comparison.
The University of Colorado
School of Dentistry was recently
named as the recipient of a threeyear, $2 million grant to treat the
teeth of Colorado’s underserved
children. The grant to create a
statewide program that will be
known as Colorado SmileMakers
was made possible with support
from the offices of Governor Bill
Owens and Lieutenant Governor
Jane Norton and the Colorado
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Department of Health Care Policy
and Finance. Dr. Randy Kluender
is the principal investigator and cocreator of the grant along with Dr.
Howard Landesman.
Dr. Dennis L. Simcik was
awarded the Greater St. Louis
Dental Society’s Award of Merit on
January 8, 2005. He was honored
for work as committee chair for the
Greater St. Louis Dental Society’s
Mid-Continent Dental Congress and
as co-chair of their Property
Committee. Dr. Simcik recently
relocated to Lakewood, Colorado
and is a new MDDS member.
Uplift Internationale (UI)
celebrated its 15th Anniversary on
November 8, 2004. Founded by Dr.
Jaime Yrastorza, UI provides
reparative care to children of
indigent families with facial deformities in rural Philippines.
Dr. Rick A. Kushner was
awarded “The Bill Daniels Award”
for his commitment to supporting
youth sports activities. Over the past
25 years, Dr. Kushner and the
Comfort Dental Group have
sponsored more than 50,000 kids
and have provided more than
$250,000 in funding to benefit
youth sports programs in our
community.
ELECTED
Howard Dental Center, a nonprofit, tax exempt organization
providing oral health care to people
living with HIV/AIDS announces the
election of 2005 officers: President,
Chris Hochmuth of Gerretson
Realty; Vice President, Lucinda
Ferguson, RDH of Greenwood
Dental; Treasurer, Joseph Mauro
of Project Angel Heart; and Secretary, Ron Van Wechel, DDS of
Colorado Cosmetic Dentistry. New
board members elected are Bonnie
Ferrell, DDS, Valerie Orlando,
RHD and Jan Tucker, DDS.
IN MEMORIAM
Ray G. Perschbacher, 93, died
peacefully on November 1, 2004.
Dr. Perschbacher, a member since
1944, was a past-president of
MDDS. He served two-terms on the
Colorado State Board of Dental
Examiners as president and received
the Man of the Year Award for the
Colorado Branch of the American
College of Dentists for his exceptional contributions to dentistry.
Donations in his memory may be
sent to Hospice of Metro Denver,
City Park Care Center Wish List,
2021 High Street, Denver, CO
80218.
R isk Management
Consent to Settle and the
“Hammer Clause”
By Dr. Nathan Reynolds, Berkley
Risk Services of Colorado
The professional liability market appears
to continue to soften and carriers are
beginning to write coverage for dentists.
Berkley Risk Services of Colorado,
administrator of the Dentists Professional
Liability Trust, is again seeing the “hammer
clause” in the policy documents of some companies. Here is the
story about the clause.
Companies will market that they require your consent to settle a claim.
When the provisions are reviewed, there is a conditional clause that states, “If
we recommend a settlement of a claim or suit…which is acceptable to the
claimant or claimants, and the insured does not agree to such recommended
settlement, our limit of liability is reduced to the total of the amount for which
the claim or suit could have been settled, plus the amount of expenses incurred
in the defense of the claim or suit up to the time we make the recommendation. Our obligation ends when the amount we pay for damages equals our
limit of liability.”
What does the Trust do? Good question! Here is the rest of the story.
The Trust relies on a provision that does not require the consent of a dentist
to settle a claim. Has the Trust ever used it? The answer is yes, about three
times in the last 17+ years…but for very good reasons.
Reasons include:
I The facts and nature of the case were so bad that the case could never be
defended
I The dentist could not be put on the stand to testify
The ability to resolve cases like these also protects the money other participants
have contributed for coverage and allows the Trust to remain a stable, viable
source of professional liability coverage for the future.
Need a Speaker for Your
Dental Study Club Meetings
Or Just a “Lunch and Learn?”
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digital and analog high tech equipment. Let him
show you how to attract more patients and treat
them efficiently and profitably.
Advanced Dental Technologies, Inc.
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Dumont, CO 80436
Nathan Reynolds, DDS can be reached at (303) 357-2600.
Transitioning Dentist Exchange
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or selling and retirement?
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Are you seeking transitioning plans after graduating or
since graduation?
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Do you wish to buy a practice, become a partner or
pursue associateships?
The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society is offering an exclusive opportunity
on March 7, 2005, for its members to conduct personal one-on-one
networking exchanges between member dentists and graduating students
or new dentists from the region who are seeking potential associateships,
partnerships or practices of their own. Starting at 4:00 p.m. at the
MDDS/CDA Headquarters, this program will match member dentists
transitioning out of dentistry or expanding their practices with those new
dentists seeking positions and provide each pair one-on-one time to discuss
opportunities.
DATE: March 7, 2005
TIME: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: MDDS
Headquarters, 3690 S. Yosemite
St., # 200, Denver, CO 80237
REGISTRATION FEE: Discount
pricing for all MDDS Active and
Associate Members–$39; All
Students–FREE
Additionally, insights into practice
transitions by leading Denver
authorities will be available to
participants at the Exchange. Companies representing financial, legal,
human resources, retirement planning, transitioning services and more will be
present for consultation throughout the evening.
Your transition solutions await you, yet seating is limited — register today
at (303) 488-9700 or download a registration form at www.mddsdentist.com.
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Calendar of Events
MARCH 2005
March 2
Univ. of Colo. Health Science Center
Contemporary Management of
Traumatic Dental Injuries
Presented by: Dr. Anthony J. DiAngelis
School of Dentistry
Denver, Colorado
(303) 315-7603 or www.cu4cde.com
March 3
MDDS, with support from Oral CDx
Spring General Membership
Meeting – Oral Pathology
Presented by: Dr. John McDowell
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Inverness Conference Center
Englewood, Colorado
(303) 488-9700, ext. 310
www.mddsdentist.com
March 4
Columbine Periodontal Study Club
Mandibular Block Autografts:
Avoiding Functional and Esthetic
Pitfalls
Presented by: Dr. Michael A. Pikos
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Inverness Hotel and Golf Club
Englewood, Colorado
(303) 871-8572, Susan Vasquez
March 7
April 7
Metropolitan Denver Dental Society
Transitioning Dentist Exchange
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
MDDS/CDA Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
(303) 488-9700, ext. 310
www.mddsdentist.com
Peer Assistance Services, Inc.
Annual Awareness Event
Featuring Singer/Songwriter
Marshall Chapman
6:00 pm
PPA Event Center
Denver, Colorado
(303) 369-0039
March 21
Colorado Prosthodontic Society
The Five Pillars of Implant
Reconstructive Dentistry
Presented by: Dr. Burt Melton
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn, DIA Convention &
Conference Center
Denver, Colorado
(303) 693-8053 or
www.coloradoprossoc.com
April 8
March 31
April 8–10
Denver Implant Study Club
The Aesthetic Challenge of
Adjacent Implants
Guest Lecturer: Dr. George Priest,
Prosthodontist, Atlanta, Georgia
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
MDDS/CDA Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
(720) 488-7677, Laurinda Leiker
Univ. of Colo. Health Science Center
Local Anesthesia for Dental
Hygienists
School of Dentistry
Denver, Colorado
(303) 315-7603 or www.cu4cde.com
March 4–6
Univ. of Colo. Health Science Center
Expanded Restorative Skills for
Dental Auxiliaries
Presented by: Drs. Randy Kluender,
Royce Hatch and Ms. Susan Spear
School of Dentistry
Denver, Colorado
(303) 315-7603 or www.cu4cde.com
Summit Dental Study Group
Interdisciplinary Management of
Anterior Esthetic Dilemmas: When,
Why, and How???
Presented by: Dr. Vince Kokich
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
(800) 765-7277, Cheryl or Sandy
April 18
Colorado Prosthodontic Society
Patient Communication: Team Up
for Treatment Acceptance in
Prosthodontics
Presented by: Ms. Robin Wright
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn, DIA Convention &
Conference Center
Denver, Colorado
(303) 693-8053 or
www.coloradoprossoc.com
APRIL 2005
March 4
Harmony Dental Group
Resign From the Crown of the
Year Club
Presented by: Dr. Bill Blatchford
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MDDS/CDA Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
(888) 354-3594
UPDATE YOUR
MEMBERSHIP RECORDS
April 6
MDDS
CPR Training and Certification
Presented by: Jeff Speer, Life Rescue CPR
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(303) 488-9700, ext. 310
www.mddsdentist.com
April 29–30
Univ. of Colo. Health Science Center
Nitrous Oxide Administration for
Dental Team Members
School of Dentistry
Denver, Colorado
(303) 315-7603 or www.cu4cde.com
April 6
Univ. of Colo. Health Science Center
Enhancing Practice Quality
Through Evidence-Based Dentistry
Presented by: Dr. Richard Niederman
School of Dentistry
Denver, Colorado
(303) 315-7603 or www.cu4cde.com
Do not forget to update your
membership records with
MDDS when any contact or
personal information changes.
Call (303) 488-9700 to update
your new information. You will
also be sent a form in April
2005 to refresh the data
MDDS has regarding you and
your practice.
FAX CONSENT NEEDED
As a result of House Bill 1125,
passed by the Colorado
General Assembly and signed
by the Governor in early April
2004, any faxes sent in or
from Colorado must now have
the “prior express invitation or
permission” of the fax recipient
if the fax, in any way, advertises the commercial availability
or quality of any property,
goods or services. There are no
exceptions to this rule under
the Colorado legislation.
MDDS needs your dental
office’s permission to send
these faxes to you.
If you have not given your
permission to MDDS or the
Colorado Dental Association to
have faxes sent to you and are
missing out on information or
announcements critical to your
membership services and
benefits, please contact MDDS
at (303) 488-9700 to fill out a
fax consent form.
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lesions. Almost 10% displayed an “abnormality” that was asymptomatic and innocuous in appearance. Yet on brush biopsy, seven of
these innocuous lesions contained cells indicating the need for further
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The message is evident. Many oral cancers start out as innocuous
looking lesions — some innocuous lesions remain benign or resolve.
But others can become life-threatening cancers. “If you don’t know,
don’t wait — find out before it’s too late.”
We have the knowledge, ability, skills and diagnostic tools to reduce
oral cancer morbidity and mortality. Now is the time for all dentists to
rededicate themselves to the prevention and early detection of oral
cancer. This is a war that can be won!
Get involved; it can make a difference. Visit the OralCDx website at
www.oralcdx.com to take a new online CE course, entitled, Early
Detection Can Save a Life to learn about brush biopsies and earn up
to three CE credits at no charge. To order OralCDx test kits, call (800)
560-4467. Contact Clinical Education Manager, Mr. Randy Bird, at
(303) 877-9883 with questions or requests for in-office training.
Lawrence Meskin DDS, former renowned JADA editor and MDDS member,
is a Professor and the Director of Continuing Education, University of
Colorado School of Dentistry; Former Dean, University of Colorado School
of Dentistry.
To connect with more news and
information about our profession,
visit mddsdentist.com frequently!
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Advertisements must be submitted in
writing. Submissions should be received
no later than March 17, 2005 to appear
in the May/June 2005 issue of the
Articulator. MDDS makes no claim,
stated or implied, as to the quality
of goods and services or the accuracy of
the following advertisements.
OFFICE SPACE: Newly remodeled
dental suite located in active Denver Medical
Center, great community referral, ready to
move in! Established dentist has 3+1 ops
available, business center, sterilization room,
darkroom, staff lounge & private office. GP or
Specialist. Perfect satellite office! Contact
Susan (303) 973-2147, or
[email protected].
WANTED: Denver General Practitioner
who loves doing ortho. Please call Dr. Miloni
at (303) 710-5134.
ASSOCIATESHIP/PARTNERSHIP:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is
looking for volunteers to staff the new Dental
Clinic. Interested dentists may contact Laura
Graybill, volunteer coordinator at (303) 2855265 or Dr. Steve Alger at (303) 291-5162.
FOR SALE: Orascoptic telescopes, magnifiers mounted on glasses, $300. Baldor lathe
with autochuck and accessories, $300.
Contact Richard Wheeler, DDS at (303) 6746240 or (303) 674-6264.
PART-TIME PERIODONTIST:
Seeking 2 days a week in perio office or
group G.P. office. New periodontist in Denver,
Colo. Boards. Part time teaching experience.
Trained at Univ. North Carolina and Univ.
Michigan. (720) 200-5613.
PRACTICES: COLORADO AND
SURROUNDING STATES — Arvada, Colorado
Springs, Denver, Ft. Collins, Glenwood
Springs area, Grand Junction, CO Central
Mountains, Colorado Southern, Colorado
Southwest. Also, AZ, NE, NV, SD, WY, KS.
Specialties CO: Oral Surgery, Pediatric. See
www.dentalsales.com for details or call
Precise Consultants: Peter Mirabito, DDS or
Jed Esposito, MBA. (303) 759-8425.
Are you looking for more than just a job?
Associate/Partner position available in a
community family dental practice. This is a
phased transition opportunity where the
owner dentist wants to share a full partnership in the future. Excellent location, new
high-tech equipment, beautiful facility, exceptional growth history with an outstanding
staff! Contact Susan at (303) 973-2147 or
[email protected].
ASSOCIATES WANTED: COLORADO–
Associate Only: Grand Junction. Positions
leading to Buy-in: Brighton, Carbondale,
Denver, Longmont. Specialties:Oral Surgery
buyin. Precise Consultants:Peter Mirabito,
DDS or Jed Esposito, MBA. (303) 759-8425.
HANDPIECES FOR SALE: (1) Rhino
PRACTICE FOR SALE: Greeley, Colo.
XP slow-speed handpiece for $225. (1)
Midwest Shorty slow-speed handpiece for
$275. (2) MM 24 slow-speed handpieces for
$150 each. Call (303) 425-6200.
ASSOCIATE WANTED: Denver, Colo.
General Practitioner for diagnosis and treatment planning in our busy office. Great
people skills needed. Call Dr. Miloni at
(303) 710-5134.
OFFICE SPACE: Office Space to share in
Aurora, near Parker and Quincy. Brand new,
2 ops, fully equipped. Specialist preferred.
Please call (303) 617-5212.
FOR SALE: Dent x 810 basic film processor, excellent condition. $700. Call (303)
699-4822.
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE: Well-established metro Denver area
practices seeking general dentist for associate
position. Fee for service only. Minimum of 3
years experience required. Please contact
Malcolm E. Boone, DDS, MS at (303) 3881661 or (303) 451-1111 for details or fax CV
to (303) 451-7238.
TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE: The University of Colorado School of
Dentistry is seeking applicants for two fulltime clinical/teaching (C/T) track or tenure
track positions at the Assistant/Associate
Professor level in the Comprehensive Care
Program. Responsibilities will include teaching
general dentistry, treatment planning and
practice management in pre-doctoral preclinical and clinical courses, and active
participation in the CU Dental Faculty
Practice. A D.D.S./D.M.D. degree from an
accredited US dental school and eligibility for
Colorado licensure are required, as well as
clinical practice experience. Salary will be
commensurate with credentials. Deadline to
apply: April 15, 2005 Qualified applicants
should send a letter of intent, curriculum vitae
and three names of reference with contact
information to: Dr. Michelle Brichacek, Search
Committee Chair, University of Colorado
Health Sciences Center, 4200 E. 9th Ave.,
# C284, Denver, CO, 80262. E-mail
address: [email protected]
The University of Colorado is committed to diversity
and equality in education and employment.
OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE: Wheat
Grossing $67,000. Call Larry Chatterley at
(303) 795-8800.
Grossing $498,000. Call Larry Chatterley at
(303) 795-8800.
PRACTICE FOR SALE: West Denver,
Colo. Grossing $341,000. Call Larry
Chatterley at (303) 795-8800.
PRACTICE FOR SALE: Longmont,
Colo. Grossing $343,000. Call Larry
Chatterley at (303) 795-8800.
TRANSITION SERVICES:
· Professional Transition Assessment and Planning
· Transition Marketing and Associate/Partner Search Support
· Networking With Dentistry's Top Transition Advisors
· Development Assistance of Professional Practice Profile
Documents,Agreements, Contracts & Technical Applications
· Complete Coordination of the Transition Process
Is a Practice Transition in Your Future?
Contact Susan Spear Today!
303.973.2147
www.sastransitions.com
[email protected]
Colo. Grossing over $1,200,000. Call Larry
Chatterley at (303) 795-8800.
PRACTICE FOR SALE: Westminster,
Colo. Grossing $400,000 in 2003. Call Larry
Chatterley at (303) 795-8800.
PRACTICE FOR SALE: Westminster,
Colo. Area. Grossing $200,000. Call Larry
Chatterley at (303) 795-8800.
PRACTICE FOR SALE: Delta, Colo.
Great price and terms. Call Larry Chatterley
at (303) 795-8800.
PRACTICE FOR SALE: South East
Denver, Colo. Grossing $384,000. Call Larry
Chatterley at (303) 795-8800.
PRACTICE FOR SALE: Aurora, Colo.
Grossing $345,000 and priced at $155,000.
Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800.
PRACTICE FOR SALE: Buena Vista,
Colo. Great office with a good patient base.
A beautiful place to live. Motivated seller with
great price and terms. Call Larry Chatterley at
(303) 795-8800.
Our fully equipped, free clinic needs dentists,
dental hygienists and dental assistants. We
have been meeting the needs of the homeless
for over 100 years through our rehabilitation
programs, our clinic and providing food,
clothing and shelter. Come join our team.
Call Mandy at (303) 297-1815 for a tour
and information.
DENTAL PROFESSIONALS
NEEDED: Colorado’s Community Health
Centers is seeking dental professionals to
work within its 24 dental clinics throughout
the state of Colorado. The mission-based,
non-profit health care clinics offer patientfocused care, potential for student loan
repayment up to $25,000, full-coverage of
malpractice costs, competitive compensation
and generous benefits packages. Contact
(303) 861-5165 or log on to www.cchn.org
and click the “Job Opportunities in Colorado”
link.
COMING SOON: Listings in Littleton and
Boulder. Call for details at (303) 795-8800.
DENTISTS NEEDED: Are you interested in rural practice? Several positions
available in community-based clinics.
Competitive salary & benefits. Loan repayment is available. Great opportunity to make
a difference! To apply, please visit us online at
www.coruralhealth.org/cpr/providers/ or call
(800) 851-6782.
ASSOCIATE BUY-IN: Northeastern
DENTAL HYGIENIST NEEDED:
PRACTICE FOR SALE: Colorado
Springs, Colo. Grossing $473,000. Five ops.
Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800.
Colorado. Tremendous fee-for-service patient
load, practice is booked out over three
months. Office and equipment are in great
shape. Excellent price and terms. Call Larry
Chatterley at (303) 795-8800.
PRACTICE FOR SALE: Denver, Colo.
Grossing $420,000 and priced at $180,000.
Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800.
ft. in beautiful Dental Professional Building
with great visibility and easy access on
Chambers Rd., near Mississippi Ave.
W/central air compressor and vacuum
system. General dentist or specialists inquire:
(303) 688-3838.
Practice Transitions are not just about real estate! They are
about life altering decision making, ensuring patients have
continuity of care, preserving relationships, and protecting
your financial and personal investment.
ASSOCIATE BUY-IN: Fort Collins,
PRACTICE FOR SALE: Durango,
OFFICE SPACE: Aurora, 900 – 2400 sq.
Transition Consulting for
Dental Professionals
PRACTICE FOR SALE: Salida, Colo.
Ridge Area — Near Lutheran Medical Center
— approx. 2200 sq. ft – seven ops – can
accommodate two dentists. For more info call
(303) 233-0272 or (303) 237-8946.
Highly qualified individual to purchase a true
blue chip 36-year-old solo fee-for-service
practice. Exceptional patient nucleus in
premiere Cherry Creek location. Ideal for
experienced GP or Prosthodontist. Contact
Sheldon H. Carr, DDS at (303) 322-6415.
Susan A. Spear
Colo. Grossing $390,000. Call Larry
Chatterley at (303) 795-8800.
Rural practice offers great benefits! Several
hygienist opportunities available in community-based clinics. Full- and part-time
positions available. Loan repayment is available. To apply, please visit us online at
www.coruralhealth.org/cpr/providers/ or call
(800) 851-6782.
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My family was equally very
supportive. I would be remiss if I did
not mention that my husband paid all
of my business bills and was a single
parent to our two children in my
absence. My parents were generous to
us as well.
It was very difficult for me to
leave my family and my practice. Our
country needed my help and still
needs the help of many others to
make sure our soldiers are fit for war.
There are many Reservists who have
given up so much and are still giving.
There are many who have lost their
businesses or their homes, or both.
There are many who have lost their
lives. Freedom isn’t free.
It is great to be part of a community that reaches out with help in a
time of struggle. I would like to thank
all of you for the sacrifices made on
my behalf and for those you continue
to make for our soldiers and our
country.
PRACTICE FOR SALE: Aurora, Colo.
SELLER/BUYER SERVICES: If you
would like more information on how to buy,
sell or associate in a practice, please check
our website, www.ctc-associates.com or call
CTC Associates at (303) 795-8800.
DENTAL PROFESSIONALS
NEEDED: Did you know that the only free
dental service available to Denver’s 10,000
homeless is extraction? The Denver Rescue
Mission is changing this by offering a fullservice, free Dental Clinic to the homeless
and indigent, and WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Special Thanks to
MDDS Program Sponsors:
3M Espe
Dental Dental Plan of Colorado
DTI Universal Dental Arts
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