Articulator Vol10_Issue1 - Metro Denver Dental Society
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Articulator Vol10_Issue1 - Metro Denver Dental Society
August/September 2005 Volume 10, Issue 1 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 Community Heroes Recognized I N S I D E : Transitions 2 Letters to the Editor 2 9HealthFair and MDDS 3 Empty Schedule Panic Attack: Patients — Part 2 of 3 3 Beyond the Call 4 National Provider Identifier 4 Media Update 5 Conscious Sedation Questions 5 MDDS Annual Meeting 6–7 Healthy Smiles Poster Contest 8 Finance 9 Paulina’s Promise 9 Calendar of Events 10 Classifieds 11 connections for our p ro f e s s i o n Morton O. Sperling, On May 12, member DDS, a Denver-based dentists who have demongeneral dentist, received strated outstanding the 2005 Outstanding volunteer efforts and/or Service to Patients with charitable services to Special Needs Award. those in need were A volunteer for the honored through the Colorado Foundation of 2005 MDDS Dentistry’s Donated Dental Community Service Services program since Recognition Awards 1998, Dr. Sperling has Program. While we donated over $62,000 in know so many members treatment to 15 elderly contribute quietly and are and disabled people, not looking for recognimany of whom are very tion, it is important to tell difficult for most dentists to the stories of our most treat. He has been treating generous members to developmentally generate continued challenged individuals support for the cause of released from Ridge Home better oral healthcare for Clockwise from top left: Dr. Randy Kluender; Dr. Morton for 39 years and additionall. The awards were Sperling; Dr. Richard O’Day; and Dr. Gerald Wallace. Not ally treats patients from presented to the following pictured: Dr. Karl Bernklau. Opportunities In Living, the dentists at the MDDS Carron Center and the Dr. Kluender’s vision and personal Annual Meeting (see Colorado Epilepsy Foundation. devotion resulted in the opening of pages six and seven for more Karl L. Bernklau, DDS, a the Healthy Smiles Dental Clinic in Annual Meeting highlights). We wish retired general dentist residing in Aurora, which today provides to thank our 2005 recipients for Littleton, was presented with the pediatric dental care to over 40 making such an extraordinary differ2005 Outstanding Service to children per day. He was instrumenence to so many. the Under Served Award. Dr. tal in creating a new statewide Randy L. Kluender, DDS, MS, Bernklau has been providing dental program to be known as Colorado a pediatric dentist and faculty services to the under served for SmileMakers, a three-year, member of the University of more than 35 years to low-income $2,000,000 grant to treat the teeth Colorado’s School of Dentistry, and uninsured families through Kids of Colorado’s under served received the 2005 Outstanding children. Service to Children Award. Continued on page 7 I DENVER CO PERMIT #2882 PA I D 3690 South Yosemite Street Suite 200 Denver, Colorado 80237 Metropolitan Denver Dental Society PRE-SORTED FIRST CLASS Local Foundations Grant $12,500 to DVDCP Community Funding and Increased Volunteer Participation Strengthen Access to Dental Care for Domestic Violence Survivors in Metro Denver The Rose Community Foundation granted $7,500 The Anschutz Family Foundation granted $5,000 in start-up funding to our national award-winning Domestic Violence Dental Care Program (DVDCP). The DVDCP is a community service project of MDDS member dentists offering cost-free dental care to disadvantaged survivors of domestic violence in metro Denver in an effort to restore oral health and assist in recovery. Scott D. Smith, DDS, MS, Chair of the MDDS Community Access to Care Committee and program founder said, “We are grateful for the recognition and support of Rose Community Foundation and the Anschutz Family Foundation in taking this program to the next level. Because of their support, we have embarked on a new strategy to increase patient enrollment and compliance and to streamline the volunteer experience.” As of June, only patients referred from four transitional service agencies are considered for dental evaluation. MDDS has aligned in partnership with the Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE), Mi Casa Resource Center for Women, Inc., The Council (Mile High Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse) Miracle’s Women’s Program and Warren Village because of their outstanding reputations and ability to identify patients at a point in their recovery when they are more stable to receive care. So far, so good. The new strategy is Continued on page 8 Transitions MDDS Articulator RETIRED EDITOR Dr. Michael Diorio ACHIEVEMENT MDDS member, Dr. Richard Worley, retired from the Denver Police Department, having served for the past 25 years as a reserve officer. As a reserve officer, he served as an unpaid volunteer performing a variety of duties from routine police patrol to undercover narcotics assignments. A member of organized dentistry for 34 years, he continues to practice general dentistry in southeast Denver, volunteers clinic services to KIND patients and is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry. Special thanks to Dr. Worley for serving the Denver community in so many ways. The following MDDS members have earned Life Membership status for maintaining 30 continuous or a total of 40 years of ADA membership. We wish to recognize these individuals for their commitment to organized dentistry and the profession. Irwin M. Cohen, DDS Michael E. Dunn, DDS Frank J. Gold, DDS Lowell R. Graves, DDS Irving R. Kesselman, DDS Donald H. Lareau, Jr., DDS James G. Pride, DDS Jerrold B. Young, DDS INDUCTED In May, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) National Dental Honor Society inducted nine new members from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry at a special ceremony. Pictured left to right, inductees noted in bold: Lieutenant Governor Jane Norton (keynote speaker), Scott Allen, Audra Myers, Dr. Randy Kluender (faculty inductee), Interim Dean Denise Kassebaum, David Clayden, Tara Carroll, Christine Cole, Melissa Jones, Brittney Seymour, Brandon Payne, Dr. Daniel Wilson. AWARDED During its commencement ceremony on May 27, The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center presented a President’s Excellence in Teaching Award to Dan E. Wilson, DDS and a Chancellor’s Teaching Recognition Award to Lonnie R. Johnson, DDS. IN MEMORIAM MDDS member Dr. Joseph L. McGuire, 79, passed away on May 3, 2005. He served as a member of the MDDS Board of Directors, before moving to Buena Vista, Colorado. MANAGING EDITOR Michelle Cunningham COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Dr. Mike Diorio, Chair Dr. Gary Belanger Dr. Michael Bellon Dr. Paul Bottone Dr. Douglas Carver Dr. Matt Dunn Dr. Erik Hekkert Dr. JefferyHurst Dr. Greg Ingalls Dr. Erik Mathys Dr. Kenneth Peters Dr. Michael Varley MDDS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Michael R. Varley, DDS President-elect David Klekamp, DDS Vice President Terry L. Brewick, DDS Secretary Troy A. Fox, DDS Treasurer Michael J. Scheidt, DDS, MS Executive Director Terri Gilpin GRAPHIC DESIGN Zullo Design PRINTING Dilley Printing 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 Letters to the Editor Dear MDDS 2005 Award Recipients: Any individual who works tirelessly on behalf of the least fortunate in our society deserves to be recognized for their efforts. Please accept my sincere congratulations on your accomplishments in the dental care profession and for being the recipient of a 2005 award presented to you by the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society. Thank you for your efforts, commitment and preservation through years of service to society. Warm Regards, Ken Salazar United States Senator Dear MDDS: Thank you for all you do. I am impressed with your dedication and hard work. All of the MDDS programming that I have attended thus far has been top-notch. Coming from Michigan, a state that is very active in organized dentistry, I had very high expectations. You have not only met them, but you have surpassed them! I am excited to work with the members and staff of MDDS. Thank You, Dr. Hadley Thurman New Member/MDDS Ambassador 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. The willingness of community members like Inquiries may be addressed to: Metropolitan Denver Dental Society you helps make 3690 S. Yosemite, Suite 200 this a worthwhile Denver, CO 80237-1827 Phone: (303) 488-9700 learning experiFAX: (303) 488-0177 ence for our www.mddsdentist.com students. In ©2005 Metropolitan Denver Dental Society surveying students after the Health Fair, it was obvious that they were more aware of making healthy choices about tobacco, drugs, eating and dental care. Our students were thrilled with the electric toothbrushes donated by MDDS. Most had never had one before. That certainly made the Dental Health Booth a popular spot at the fair. Thanks for your help. Sincerely, Jane Ann McKee Gifted and Talented Resource Teacher Editor’s Note: The above letter is just one of dozens received by MDDS from students, teachers, advocates and parent volunteers in our communities. During fiscal year July 2004 to June 2005, the Society donated over 25,000 dental supplies to over 80 schools and organizations for educational and charitable purposes. Special 2 I M D D S Articulator Dear MDDS: thanks to Gary Peterson and Carol Mooney of Procter Thanks very much for the contribution you made to the success of the Peakview Elementary School Health Fair. and Gamble for their recent donation of toothpaste, toothbrushes and dental floss valued at over $3,000. 9Health Fair and MDDS U p c o m i n E v e n t s 2005 Encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their own health More than 93,000 individuals received health education and screenings during the 2005 9Health Fair — a three percent increase from last year. The goal of the 9Health Fair is to be a leader in preventative health information and to bring attention to crucial issues at the forefront of the medical community. Over 30 dental volunteers contributed their time and expertise to provide oral screenings at the 2005 9Health Fair. Once again, MDDS had more willing volunteers than this Dr. Stephen M. Friedman of Denver year’s event could handle at its 88 metro visits with a patient at the 2005 Denver sites. Thank you to the following 9Health Fair. 2005 volunteers for representing MDDS so effectively. Your efforts have resulted in a successful partnership that benefits our profession, 9Health Fair, MDDS and the communities we serve. Ms. Theresa Anselmo Dr. Doyle Beavers Dr. David Bevans Dr. Victor Burdick Dr. Mark Burns Ms. Joy Coffin Dr. Michael Cosby Dr. Robert Couchman Dr. Bonnie Ferrell Ms. Debbie Frank Dr. Stephen Friedman Dr. Norm Huebl Dr. Nelson Joo Dr. Collis Johnson, Jr. Dr. Ted Johnson Dr. Gujan Kalra g Dr. Timothy Kneller Dr. Beth Kreider Ms. Peggie Lease Ms. Molly Meehan Ms. Tamara Metchnikoff Dr. Kevin Patterson Dr. Tyr Peterson Dr. Dan Ray Dr. Authur Robbins Dr. Michael Scheidt Dr. Theresa Shaver Ms. Natili Shrotshire Dr. Michael Unser Dr. Jack Wasinger Dr. Kenneth Wilson Practice Building MDDS is an ADA CERP recognized provider. Women Dentists Forum F R A U D, E M B E Z Z L E M E N T A N D F I N A N C I A L I N S E C U R I T Y Presented by Mr. Phil Parrott and Guests A financial check-up for the dental practice. Speakers illustrate the threat posed to dental practices by perpetrators of fraud and embezzlement, offer fraud prevention tools, discuss strategies to protect your money and retirement funds, and explain how to choose the right partner or get “divorced” from a bad partner. DATE: September 16, 2005 TIME: 8:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. PRICE: $159 each for MDDS dentist/staff LOCATION: Four Points Sheraton Digital Photography and Digital Imaging A . M . L E C T U R E / P. M . W O R K S H O P Presented by Dr. Sherman Learn to use digital cameras and digital imaging to improve communication with patients and greatly improve documentation of clinical treatment records. DATE: FALL 2005 (TBD) TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (lecture) 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (workshop/limited attendance) PRICE: $115 for MDDS dentist/staff (lecture only) LOCATION: TBD $215 for MDDS dentist/$99 staff (lecture and workshop) Professional Networking MDDS Casino Night FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Win Great Prizes and Network with Your Colleagues Play craps, poker and blackjack against your colleagues in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Interact with fellow members, friends and dental students to build productive and lasting relationships with others in your professional community. Great prizes will be awarded. DATE: November 4, 2005 TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. PRICE: $29 each for MDDS dentist/staff LOCATION: The Arvada Center Dental Community Exchanges M E M B E R S H I P I N I T I AT I V E C O M I N G I N AU G U S T 2 0 0 5 Special thanks to those of you who volunteered to help, but could not be placed at screening sites: Dr. Robert Colt Dr. Charles Danna Dr. Brian Gurinsky Mrs. Geraldine Herberger Dr. Joseph Herberger Opportunity to Network with Dentists in your Area Quarterly networking and informational programs in six different regions within MDDS. Allows you to socialize with your neighbors and continue to build that network of colleagues in your area who understand your issues and professional concerns. AREAS: LOWER JEFFCO, NORTHERN METRO AREA, DENVER, AURORA, Dr. Skip Jeranko Dr. Edward Rosenfeld Dr. Dennis Simcik Dr. Ron Unterseher LITTLETON/ENGLEWOOD/HIGHLANDS RANCH AND SOUTHERN METRO INFORMATION WILL BE MAILED IN AUGUST 2005 C ONTACT MDDS FOR MORE I NFO OR TO R EGISTER Phone: (303) 488-9700 w w w. m d d s d e n t i s t . c o m Don’t be afraid of the water. Empty Schedule Panic Attack: Patients — A Practice’s Lifeblood (Part 2 of 3) By Janet Steward Try NEW Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Impression Material …best suited for 1-2 unit cases! Special Trial Offer HB/LB and MB Intro Kits (Over 50% off for $ 149 suggested retail.) Details at: www.3mespe.com/impregumsoft Why let costly adjustments, retakes and remakes* take a bite out of your profit? Get accurate impressions on the first take with Impregum Penta Soft Impression Material from 3M ESPE! • Better initial hydrophilicity than any VPS. 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Results shown are at the end of the working time recommended by the manufacturer.3 Impregum Soft LB Aquasil Ultra LV Aquasil Ultra XLV Exafast NDS Injection *Total lost revenue for one crown remake: $713.00. 1 33% faster working/setting time than any regular-setting Impregum Penta polyether material. 2Data on file. 3Photo documentation by 3M ESPE. To order, contact an authorized 3M ESPE distributor. For additional product information and testing details, visit www.3MESPE.com/impregumsoft or call 1-800-634-2249. Impregum Penta Soft ™ ™ Polyether Impression Material Are there more holes in your practice’s schedule than you’d like? Before you panic or whip out your credit card on another external marketing campaign, you may want to cast an introspective eye at your practice’s management systems and your relationship with your patients from the patient’s perspective. This examination will help you determine if your practice is losing patients “through the cracks.” Effective internal marketing usually negates the need for extensive external marketing (except for new practices or those in highly competitive markets). Even when external marketing is necessary, it’s only cost effective if your practice is able to keep those new patients. The first and least expensive approach to keeping the schedule filled is to focus on reappointments. In the first article in this series we recommended that at least 96% of patients should be reappointed. Our experience shows that while many practices think they are reappointing effectively, usually less than 70% are actually doing so. When patients leave without appointments, it takes considerable effort to get them back into the schedule, so it’s much more cost and time efficient to get them scheduled when they’re in the office. So what are the basics for practice success? Just as a new house begins with a solid foundation, we believe a successful practice begins with a sound management system. Management system basics include the doctor’s core values, mission statement, position descriptions, an organizational chart, a comprehensive staff manual that complies with state and federal laws, huddles, staff Continued on page 9 August/September 2005 I 3 Beyond the Call: Hospital Dentistry Looking for excitement, drama and something out of the ordinary? Consider dedicating a half-day each month as an attending general practitioner in a hospital. The need is great. For instance, Dr. Paul Bottone is currently the only attending general practitioner at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. You will find him in an operating room every other Friday, supervising general practice residents as they render treatment to an adult population that can only be treated in a hospital setting and has extremely limited access to dental care. Most of the patients served by the GPR program have of a wide variety of diseases, conditions and developmental disabilities. Some are cardiac patients who are too sick to be treated in the School of Dentistry’s Sands Clinic or are otherwise medically compromised. On rare occasions, the program serves those who are allergic to local anesthetic, in-patients waiting for organ transplants and burn victims with abscessing teeth. These patients could never be treated in a normal dental office setting. It would not be safe. Hospital dentistry is their only option. Only a controlled hospital environment assures the safety of both patient and provider. Margaret could be described as a typical patient. Margaret, a 48-year-old female, was waiting in the “quiet room” with both her parents (both over the age of 80) when Dr. Bottone arrived in preop on June 3. The anesthesiologist resident was beginning the process of sedating Margaret for her full-mouth rehabilitation appointment. She is severely brain damaged as a result of inadequate oxygenation at birth. Given the severity of her condition, she was understandably objectionable to the whole process. Her father explained that he has difficulty brushing her teeth and was anticipating some problems since her last visit in 2000. He wished he could have brought her in sooner, however waiting lists are long. The anesthesiologist resident interrupted the conversation to ask for assistance in holding Margaret down; she was combative and impressively strong, even under sedation. Within a minute, she relaxed considerably. Her parents were given a pager and were directed to the lounge/cafeteria area with helpful reassurances from the doctors as Margaret was wheeled into the OR. General practice resident, Dr. Jason Glazer, served as Margaret’s doctor. Dr. Bottone explained, “As the attending General Practice Resident, Dr. Jason Glazer (center), renders care to Margaret in a University Hospital operating room. doctor, the resident and I make the treatment plan. The resident does the full-mouth xray and oral exam.” In Margaret’s case, the dental rehabilitation consisted of a periodontal prophylactic, two extracted teeth and a composite filling. Dr. Glazer, grateful for the opportunity to work as a GPR in this capacity, explained, “This has been an extremely valuable experience for me. I will take what I have learned into private practice. Because of my familiarity and understanding of these special patients and their circumstances, I will know what to do and how to get them the help they need.” He added, “Dr. Bottone is a good teacher and mentor. He is always passing out articles and offering us advice. He has made this experience possible for me.” Eric H. Miller, DDS, an associate professor and director of the UCHSC’s General Residency Hospital Dentistry Program, said that the program serves six to eight people like Margaret per month. Currently there are between 100 to 150 patients waiting for treatment. Dr. Miller explained, “We could serve more patients if we had more attending dentists.” There are many benefits to hospital dentistry including hospital privileges, collaboration with other healthcare providers and exposure to interesting cases. “It is a different environment in which to deliver dental health care. It offers the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of the patients and the residents,” he continued. In order to be considered for a position as an attending at UCHSC, you must have completed a GPR program and be interested in working with residents. The process begins with an interview with Dr. Miller and Dr. Bottone, and then filing applications for hospital privileges at University Hospital and faculty privileges for the School of Dentistry. Dr. Glazer and Dr. Bottone joined Margaret and her parents back in the quiet room as she came out of sedation. Dr. Glazer explained the treatment Margaret received. He carefully provided follow-up instructions and a pager number to contact him with questions or concerns. Her parents were visibly relieved and much less exhausted than when they arrived. Will Margaret ever know how important her dental treatment was, or how lucky she is to have received it? No. Definitely not. But the funny thing about it, she woke up with a smile on her face. Dr. Bottone hopes this article encourages other members to look into the variety of experiences hospital dentistry offers. “There are so many reasons why I love working with this program. From helping people like Margaret and her family and the opportunity to pass along important ideals to tomorrow’s dental practitioners to the thrill of the OR, there is never a dull moment,” he said. For more information please contact Dr. Eric Miller at (303) 315-6368 or [email protected]. The minimum cost to replace an employee is 1.5 times their annual salary. Choose the right person for your team the first time! Julie Weir uses her expertise and the Professional DynaMetric Program (PDP) to help you: Develop a job model identifying the ideal traits for the position. Write effective job advertisements to attract the most qualified applicants. Interview candidates National Provider Identifier – Be Prepared The American Dental Association is urging all dentists to apply for National Provider Identifier (NPI) number as soon as possible. The NPI is a unique, government issued, standard identification 10-digit number for individual healthcare providers. Anyone who uses standard electronic transactions, like electronic claims, eligibility transactions, claim status inquiries and claim attachments, will be required by federal law to start including NPIs on electronic transactions no later than May 23, 2007. If you do not use electronic transactions, you will most likely encounter health plans that require NPIs, so it is recommended that all dentists obtain one. Why? The NPI has many advantages over identifiers in use, including: I Replaces Social Security Number, Individual Tax ID on standard electronic healthcare transactions I You will not have to maintain multiple, arbitrary identifiers required by dental plans or remember which identifier is used with which dental plan Apply for your NPI today. It is free and easy. Visit www.mddsdentist.com, click on the NPI link to access the application. 4 I M D D S Articulator using the correct questions based on the job profile and applicant’s profile. Match applicant strengths with the job profile to select the right person for the job. JULIE WEIR P R A C T I C E M A N A G E M E N T LT D C O L O R A D O S P R I N G S , C O L O R A D O (719) 495-8735 www.julieweir.com Media Update Member dentists strive to improve the public’s understanding of oral health, community dental resources and Society programming through media relations efforts by MDDS. Please contact Michelle at (303) 488-9700, ext. 2 or [email protected] with your interest in participating in the upcoming media training program this fall. Attendance is complimentary and limited. Restorations that Provide Unsurpassed VITA® Strength and Beauty Following are highlights of recent MDDS media coverage: I March 30, 2005: Denver 7 News featured Dr. Cary LaCouture successfully testifying on behalf of the dental community in support of a revised senate bill to mandate changes in school policy on nutrition and vending. The story was aired twice. I April 18, 2005: The ADA News featured a cover story on the success of the MDDS/CDA Explorer mentoring program. I April 26, 2005: FOX 31’s Tammy Vigil featured an informational story on the devastating effects of “meth mouth,” rapid tooth and gum decay, on methamphetamine addicts. She discussed the condition with Dr. Brett Kessler, who provides cost-free dental care to recovering addicts utilizing the services of Sobriety House, Denver’s oldest treatment facility. Dr. Kessler was the 2004 recipient of the MDDS Outstanding Service to Patients with Special Needs for his service to Sobriety House clients. I May 7, 2005: News 4’s Kathy Walsh featured a human interest/health report on the option of dental implants and how they improved one patient’s quality of life. Periodontist, Dr. Michael Poulos and one of his patients were interviewed on the topic, resulting in one of the most accurate and informative dental related media stories to date. I June 15, 2005: Kate Johnson of Outfront Colorado Magazine featured an interview with MDDS vice president, Dr. Terry Brewick, on his contributions to dentistry and the community. I June 17, 2005: 9NEWS health reporter, Dr. Stephanie Clements, featured a human interest/health report on “meth mouth,” entitled “Dentists warn of a drug that’s melting teeth.” Dr. Brett Kessler and two of his patients, both recovered methamphetamine addicts currently counseling clients at Sobriety House, were interviewed for this very moving and informative piece. The story was broadcast nationally on the CNN News Network. 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Located in the Town of Parker Adjacent to police headquarters Easy access to Parker Road Restaurants and shops nearby FIRST SUITES AVAILABLE SPRING 2006 Pictured left to right: 9NEWS photojournalist Don Brookins, Dr. Brett Kessler, 9NEWS Health Reporter Dr. Stephanie Clements, Sobriety House counselors Paul Sponsel and Jack Gange. News 4’s Kathy Walsh discusses the benefits of dental implants with MDDS public relations chair, Dr. Michael Poulos, in his office. Conscious Sedation Questions? Long-term Leases - Ownership Option - Competitive Rates SOLAR CIRCLE OFFICE PARK OVERTHRUST II, LLC Brian B. Spillane, Manager 720.273.7427 or [email protected] www.solarcircleofficepark.com The MDDS office has received numerous questions regarding the new State Board of Dental Examiners education rules for conscious sedation (effective October 27, 2004). We have posted the rules on our website at www.mddsdentist.com/resources/sedation.asp. Please contact the State Board of Dental Examiners with further questions at (303) 894-7800. August/September 2005 I 5 M D D S The 108th MDDS Annual Meeting and Society Dinner An evening of reflection and camaraderie Over 180 members of the dental community gathered at the Wildlife Experience, a museum featuring natural history exhibits, fine art, and film, for the Annual Meeting and Society Dinner. Although guests were invited to view exhibits devoted to specific environmental conservation and wildlife protection efforts, everyone’s attention focused on recognition for Dr. Jeffrey T. Lodl’s service as 2004/05 MDDS president and welcoming Dr. Michael R. Varley as 2005/06 MDDS president. In addition to the installation of officers, the meeting included a review of MDDS accomplishments and future goals and an awards presentation for those volunteers who have made tremendous contributions to the Society, the profession and our community. We wish to extend a very special thank you to the evening’s generous sponsors for their support of and valued involvement with MDDS, our member dentists and the advancement of the dental profession: Dave Sipos and Andrea Grobe of 3M ESPE A N N U A L M E E T I N G Dr. Lodl Recaps His Year As President Our most sincere thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Lodl for his dedication in serving as MDDS president and for his many accomplishments throughout his term. His closing remarks follow: When I began preparing to write this speech I was amazed at how quickly the year has passed. It has been a very busy and productive year. As some of you may recall from last year’s inaugural speech, I had laid out a couple of personal goals that I wanted to see MDDS accomplish. I am pleased to report to all of you that I feel we accomplished them. The first goal was to redefine our applied strategic plan. We were able to do this fairly early on in the year with some great dedication and effort by the staff, the board of directors and committee chairs. I would like to thank all of them for their input and devotion. I believe that this process has really helped us have a much clearer vision of our goals and objectives. One of the other goals I expressed last year was developing the member services department. Corine Norman is our new membership services director and she has done a fantastic job. The new Ambassador’s Program has exceeded my expectations. We have over 25 Ambassadors that meet with prospective members, as well as contact past members that have not renewed their membership. A mentoring program is also being developed to show junior and senior dental students how organized dentistry can benefit them. Corine and the member services committee have developed a new employment kit that will be a great asset to all of our members. The detail that went into this kit should impress every member that purchases one. The 2005 RMDC had an increase in attendance. However, the number of dentists attending still decreased slightly. This is a trend we must reverse. We are going to try a couple of new marketing ideas for the 2006 RMDC. Korinna has done a great job again with the convention. Tomorrow’s Dental Office Today, or TDOT for short, was at our convention last year. Hopefully most of you were able to see it. It debuted at the ADA convention in Orlando, and we were the third convention nationally to host this exhibit. The domestic violence program has also been a huge success. We were recently awarded a $12,500 in grant monies from the Rose Community Foundation and The Anschutz Family Foundation to help us further develop this program. The Board of Directors has authorized the re-establishment of the Metro Denver Dental Foundation, which will allow tax-deductible donations and the ability to secure grants for charitable and community access to care programs. Michelle has done a fantastic job developing this program, along with some very valuable help from Nancy Schoyer. Also, this year’s media coverage included stories by local television media on dental technology, implants, consumer products, The MDDS Explorer program, CDA’s Give Kids A Smile Day, the oral health issues of substance abuse and school nutrition. Special thanks to our wonderful member dentist spokespersons for representing the Society so professionally. Terri Gilpin has just finished her first year as executive director, and has done a terrific job. She is extremely dedicated, and I have been very Dr. Jeffrey T. Lodl (left) accepts his President’s Leadership Award from Dr. Michael R. Varley. impressed by her performance. I would also like to thank the other two staff members, Monta and Mollie for all of their hard work this past year as well. There are so many activities going on within this organization that I would be up here all night if I tried to touch on all of them. These were just a few of the highlights that stood out to me over this past year. Last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank our generous sponsors again for their contributions to making this evening possible. Sponsors like these allow us to provide membership and community outreach programs that we could not otherwise fund without their support. I have truly enjoyed the opportunity to serve as your president. I truly feel we have the best component dental society in the country, and I am proud to be a part of it, as I know all of you are. Once again thank you all for being here with us tonight, and thank you for the honor of serving as your president. In Recognition of the Evening’s Sponsors Patrick Pacheco of Doctor of Dentistry Magazine Annemarie Murphy of Matrix Capital Bank Gary Peterson and Carol Mooney of Procter and Gamble Janet and Larry Steward of Steward & Associates Lee Strongwater and Tim Schott of Strongwater Schott Denny Holmes of Sturniolo and Associates 2005/06 MDDS Board of Directors The results of the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society’s 2005/06 membership election were announced at the Annual Meeting. Dr. Dennis Bailey presided over the installation of the Society’s Executive Officers: President............... Michael R. Varley, DDS of Highlands Ranch President-elect......David H. Klekamp, DDS of Denver Vice President.......Terry L. Brewick, DDS of Denver Secretary...............Troy A. Fox, DDS of Evergreen Treasurer...............Michael J. Scheidt, DDS, MS of Northglenn Joining the current MDDS Board of Directors, including Ronald N. Brown, DDS of Denver, D. Diane Fuller, DDS of Denver, George G. Gatseos, DDS, MSBA of Centennial and Timothy D. Kneller, DDS of Aurora, are newly elected board members Mitchell N. Friedman, DDS of Arvada and Olinga Hargreaves, DDS of Cherry Creek. Special thanks to outgoing Board member, Dr. Charles Danna, for the time, effort and knowledge that he has shared during his tenure on the Board. 6 I M D D S Articulator Pictured left to right: Dr. Terry Brewick, Dr. Troy Fox, Dr. Michael Varley and Dr. David Klekamp. Not pictured: Dr. Michael Scheidt. M D D S A N N U A L M E E T I N G Our President’s Vision: The Year Ahead Dr. Michael R. Varley is the Society’s 108th president. Following is Dr. Varley’s address to the membership of MDDS: Each year MDDS is presented with new challenges. It is through these challenges that good organizations progress and great organizations evolve. Our surveys to members continue to present a resounding theme. The number one priority of the MDDS membership is education. We intend to provide this education in a more stratified manner, not only for member dentists, but also with an emphasis on staff enhancement as well. We will address new trends and existing concepts. We will embrace the concept that the practice of dentistry does not start and end in the oral cavity, but regards the complete health of the public we serve. The interdependency of medicine and dentistry has never been more evident. To that end, we will concentrate on educational events that emphasize this theme throughout the year and an education director will be added to the MDDS staff to address this need. We will bring quality, meaningful education to the forefront in Colorado. The Rocky Mountain Dental Convention has a longstanding tradition of excellence. The 2005 convention bucked national trends, showing growth. I intend to continue this growth and have asked Dr. Ken Peters to be the 2006 RMDC chairman. Dr. Peters brings experience from all levels of MDDS. Under his direction, the groundwork is already in place for yet another successful convention. However, a challenge continues to loom, one that seems to surface with many not-for-profit organizations. National trends have marked a plateau of attendance at meetings. We can no longer depend upon the RMDC as the Society’s sole source of revenue. Expenses are increasing, without matching increases in income. What is the solution? The agenda for the next year must include the development of alternate income sources, such as increased sponsorship revenue and the expansion of meaningful CE programs and other services that reach out to practitioners within and beyond our membership borders throughout the year. As a consequence of accomplishing this goal, MDDS will be looked at as a leader in dental CE. We will be better able to assist the school of dentistry and open the doors even wider for new graduates and, finally, we will more aggressively support community outreach programs such as the Domestic Violence Dental Care Program. A stronger MDDS is a stronger Colorado Dental Association and a stronger unified voice. A stronger voice allows dentistry to be performed in the manner for which it has been intended –for the health of the public we serve. Our predecessors have rekindled a new constructive partnership between MDDS and CDA. Each organization has its strengths. We must coordinate these strengths to address those issues that impact the membership and dentistry. Our organizations enjoy the greatest percentage of membership in the country. We exceed the national average by at least 10%. We have the ADA asking us, “how did you accomplish this?” The answer is: Membership Services. No longer should the new or established practice feel isolated. In particular, I would like to applaud the CDA for its role in addressing issues that interfere with the doctor/patient relationship. I applaud your efforts concerning issues that have frustrated the membership for years; such as actively implementing and perpetuating direct reimbursement. DR in dentistry Organized Dentistry Leaders Recognized should not be viewed as a threat to the classical approach to dental insurance, which in and of itself is more of a reimbursement program than true insurance. DR should serve as a wake up call to insurance providers as the need for more up-to-date, creative ways in which this type of program is presented and administered. DR is not a threat to the reimbursement issues at hand. It is collectively dentists and patients voicing a concern for better utilization of what patients expect for their insurance premiums in an effort to enhance their oral health as they see fit and deem appropriate. DR has the potential to strengthen the patient’s ability to make better choices in concert with advice from their healthcare provider. I believe the dental community should continue the notion of developing creative approaches that strengthen the patient’s ability to make better choices for their health. After all, the health of our patients is our primary focus and is non-negotiable. There are many challenges that will face MDDS in the coming year. I believe that with our board of directors, our staff and your support, we will meet those challenges for a better MDDS. Thank you. 2005 Community Service Recognition Award Winners Continued from page 1 Award winners from left: Dr. Charles Danna, Dr. Jennifer Garza and Dr. Paul Bottone. MDDS is fortunate to have so many capable and interested volunteers, as well as dedicated committee chairs to lead us in the achievement of our objectives and goals. MDDS wishes to thank all of our member volunteers and committee chairs. To honor members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in organized dentistry during his term as president, Dr. Lodl presented awards to the following dentists at the Annual Meeting: Charles S. Danna, DDS, a Littleton-based general practitioner, received the 2005 MDDS Volunteer of the Year Award for his efforts on behalf of organized dentistry and his service to the community. Dr. Danna has served on the MDDS Board of Directors since 2002. He currently serves as the chair of the MDDS member services committee and as a member of the public relations, program advisory, leadership development, convention arrangements and ambassador committees. He is an active volunteer for the MDDS Domestic Violence Dental Care Program, MDDS Careers in Dentistry Explorer Program and the 9Health Fair. Jennifer J. Garza, DDS, MS, an orthodontist practicing in Castle Rock, received the 2005 MDDS Chair of the Year Award for her efforts as chair of the MDDS Dental Careers Taskforce and for her leadership in the development of the nationally recognized MDDS Careers in Dentistry Explorer Program. During the months of October through January, the Explorer program allows students from across the state, ages 14-20, to gain practical experience in dental careers by interacting with local dentists and participating in activities such as making their own mouth guards. Because of Dr. Garza’s enthusiasm and mentorship, the annual program attracted over 35 interested students in Colorado in 2004/05. Paul W. Bottone, DDS, a Greenwood Village-based general practitioner, received the 2005 Honus Maximus Award, honoring individuals who have contributed to the advancement of the profession of dentistry, or to major improvements in the oral health of the community. This award exemplifies the highest achievement offered by MDDS to its most dedicated and influential dentist. Dr. Bottone is a past-president of MDDS and the Colorado Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped. He is founder and chair of the Colorado Dental Association’s School Nutrition Ad Hoc Taskforce. In Need of Dentistry and Inner City Health Center. Richard T. O’Day, DDS, MS, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Arvada, received the 2005 Outstanding Service to the World Community Award. In addition to contributing his expertise as a surgeon on an annual basis to Uplift Internationale (UI), a Coloradobased organization focused on providing care to indigent children with facial deformities in the Philippines, he serves as UI’s vicepresident of health services. Gerald F. Wallace, DDS, a Denver-based general dentist, received the 2005 Outstanding Service to the Dental Profession Award in honor of his commitment to organized dentistry and to quality patient care. Dr. Wallace’s service has included leadership roles on the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners and the Dentists Professional Liability Trust. August/September 2005 I 7 6th Annual Healthy Smiles Poster Contest MDDS, Delta Dental Plan of Colorado and Crest invited over 450 metro-area elementary schools, grades K-4, to participate in the 2005 Healthy Smiles Poster Contest. We received over 1,000 works of art illustrating good oral health habits fitting with the contest’s theme; EVERY BODY NEEDS A HEALTHY SMILE. The contest is held each year in an effort to generate excitement for learning about the importance of oral health in metro-Denver area elementary schools. Taylor Carpenter, a third grade student at Pinnacle Charter School in Federal Heights, was awarded with Grand Prize honors in the MDDS 6th Annual Healthy Smiles Poster Contest in May. Taylor’s crayon, paint and paper collage entry earned $500 for her school, a $100 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble and toothbrushes, toothpaste and T-shirts for her entire class. MDDS representatives and the Society’s mascot, Sammy the Saber Tooth Tiger, presented the award to Taylor, age nine, at her school in front of her teachers and classmates. Maribel Perales Moctezuma, age 10, a fourth grade student at Ellis School in Denver, took first place honors and Luis Porras, age 10, a fourth grade student at Ashley Elementary School in Aurora, received second place honors. FIrst Prize Entry Maribel Perales Moctezuma, age 10 Ellis School Denver, Colorado An ecstatic Taylor Carpenter, grand prizewinner of the Healthy Smile Poster Contest, demonstrates her dental enthusiasm with MDDS mascot, Sammy the Saber Tooth Tiger. Grand Prize Entry Second Prize Entry Taylor Carpenter, age 9 Luis Porras, age 10 Pinnacle Charter School Federal Heights, Colorado Ashley Elementary School Aurora, Colorado Special thanks to our contest partners: $12,500 DVDCP Grant Second Prize Entry Continued from page 1 WhyMoctezuma, is CIT a leader in practice Maribel age 10 financing? Ellis School Ask the enthusiastic young dentist who Denver, Colorado wanted to open her own practice. We helped make it happen by covering 100% of her start-up 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 working. At press time, 101 member dentists/specialists have signed on to provide care for the program and over 15 grateful patients have been placed for evaluations. For information on how the program works and how you can restore dignity to those with battered smiles, please contact Michelle at (303) 488-9700, ext. 2. A few words about our generous funders… I Rose Community Foundation makes grants to organizations and institutions serving the seven-county Greater Denver community in the areas of Aging, Child and Family Development, Education, Health and Jewish Life. I The Anschutz Family Foundation supports Colorado nonprofit organizations that assist people to help themselves while nurturing and preserving their selfrespect. The Foundation encourages endeavors that strengthen families and communities and advance individuals to become productive and responsible citizens. existing one, or expand the one you’re in, click on www.smallbizlending.com, or contact Sean Waybright, Regional Account Manager, at 303.202.3737. At CIT, we see what you see. c it establish. 8 I M D D S Articulator © 2005 CIT Group Inc. CIT, the CIT logo, “We see what you see” and “c it” are service marks or registered service marks of CIT Group Inc. F inance Invasions of Computer Privacy By Mimi N. Hackley, MPH, CFP Maintaining our financial lives is easier thanks to computers and the Internet. On-line bill paying saves time and trees. Tracking personal and account information on the computer is far more efficient than paper filing systems and ledgers. These days, most computer users keep all kinds of financial and personal information on their computers as a way to simplify life. Unfortunately, this technology is often the target of identity thieves using spyware, product pushers using adware and nasty folks trying to spread misery by clogging your computer system with viruses and other malicious programs. These software programs are so pernicious they’ve spawned a new language. Anti-virus programs are the first line of defense against viruses, but they do not protect against other “malware” (contraction of malicious software). Large companies have information technology staff to fight the “bad guys,” but small businesses and individuals typically don’t have the knowledge necessary to protect themselves. The following are steps you can take to keep your personal and financial information private: I Install anti-virus software such as Network Associate’s McAffee or Symantec Corp’s Norton Anti-virus. Install a firewall. I For Microsoft operating system users, patch your operating system using the security patches released by Microsoft (click Start > Windows Update and follow the instructions). Be vigilant in maintaining these critical updates – they are free! I Delete emails if you don’t recognize the sender or if the subject line has misspellings or doesn’t make sense. I Delete emails or pop up messages that ask for personal or financial information. Do not reply and certainly don’t click on the link in the message. Continued on page 11 Patients — A Practice’s Lifeblood (part 2 of 3) Continued from page 3 meetings, performance appraisals, monthly training and a monitoring system that provides useful information, not just data. It is hard to grow your practice if you don’t have the fundamentals in place. Once the foundation is in place, the doctor and staff should assess their “likeability” factor. Simply put, it means that you need to be able to relate to people in a way that they feel comfortable with you and they like you. Naturally, it’s always better to hire nice people rather than trying to train people to be nice. One bad apple, as the saying goes, can spoil the entire lot. Successful practices are a cut above the competition. This doesn’t usually mean a metamorphosis in most practices but simply to be 5%, 10% or 15% better in several different areas. Exceed your patients’ expectations. Always. Here are some important basics: I Doctor post-op calls and hygienist calls to SRP patients are essential to letting patients know you care about them. If you’re already making calls then increase the types of procedures you call on so that you’re calling about a third of your patients, or about four to six calls each evening. It will take about 10 minutes a day, but you’ll reap the benefits for years to come. I Patient surveys consistently underscore the value of in-office comforts, such as bottled water, blankets, heated neck pillows, headphones, juice and Ibuprofen posttx, moist heated towelettes and a cushion behind the knees. Unfortunately, many practices have these patient comforts but routinely forget to offer them because they get busy. I A good patient profile sheet will document each patient’s likes and dislikes and allow notations so you can follow up the next time you see the patient. I Gift baskets of fruit, cookies or a specialty item for one or more special patients each week as a thank you for being great patients. Send baskets to patients’ workplaces with a note signed by the whole team and decorated with balloons. You’ll want to include a small stack of business cards. I A dinner for four drawing helps the team in asking for referrals as well as letting your patients know just how much you appreciate their referrals. a. Decorate a basket and put a tasteful sign on saying “Have dinner for four on us.” b. Place the basket in a prominent place at the front desk. c. Every time a patient comes in that was referred by another patient, place a card with the name of the referred patient and one with the name of the referral source into the basket. d. At the end of the month, hold a drawing for the prize. Next time we’ll discuss how to reactivate once and for all. For the first article in this series, a sample patient profile sheet, or additional ideas and tips, email Janet Steward at [email protected]. Paulina’s Promise The only home our daughter, Paulina, ever knew was the Cardiac Unit at The Children’s Hospital in Denver. During our 37 days there in 2002, my wife, Nora, and I were present at all times. We saw many families come and go. Most went home with their children, but a few like us were not as lucky. During our stay in the hospital we learned to appreciate and admire the dedication of all the doctors and staff of the Cardiac Unit. They all work incredibly hard to make miracles happen every day. Heart defects are the #1 birth defect, but with proper diagnosis and treatment many of these children can survive. This year, as The Children’s Hospital builds its state of-the-art facility on the Fitzsimons campus, the new Heart Institute will have the potential to be one of the best cardiac facilities in the US, if not the world. During our stay at Children’s, Nora and I promised one another that no matter what our outcome, we would do whatever we could to help this facility and the children born with congenital heart problems. That is our promise to Paulina. Please join us on September 30, 2005 for the first installment of Paulina’s Promise Seminar Series. This annual event will bring the most popular dental educators to Denver. In addition to being treated to a full-day of CE presented by Bill Dorfman, DDS, (Discus Dental founder and featured dentist on ABC’s Extreme Makeover) you will be contributing to the advancement of the care of the cardiac patients at The Children’s Hospital. For more information, please see the enclosed insert. We want people to realize that pediatric heart defects are very common and there is a great need for facilities where children can be diagnosed and treated. We are SO fortunate to have one of the best facilities in the world in our own backyard. All net proceeds of this event will go directly to the Cardiac Unit/Heart Institute at The Children’s Hospital. Some day soon, children with heart problems as significant as Paulina’s will have a much greater chance of survival. Your participation in this day’s events will have a significant impact on many children and their families, while providing you quality dental CE. Thank you for your consideration. We hope you will join us. Sincerely, Dr. Gary and Nora Radz (303) 298-1414 I www.paulinaspromise.com August/September 2005 I 9 Calendar of Events AUGUST 2005 August 8, 9 or 10 3M ESPE Direct Hands-On Restorative Workshop (2 CE credits) 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Light Dinner served MDDS/CDA Building Sign-up by August 3 – attendance limited to 15 dentists per night Call Dave Sipos (720) 840-7053 or Andrea Grobe (303) 522-3873 August 12 Amy Kirsch & Associates Hot Tips To Maximize Preventive Maintenance 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MDDS/CDA Building (303) 796-0056, Karla Gunner August 30 Metro Denver Dental Society CPR Training & Certification Presented by: Jeff Speer, Life Rescue CPR 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. MDDS/CDA Building Denver, Colorado (303) 488-9700, ext. 7 SEPTEMBER 2005 September 8 Denver Implant Study Club How to Restore the Edentulous Mandible Guest Lecturer: Dr. Richard Blustein, Prosthodontist, St. Louis 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. MDDS/CDA Building Denver, Colorado (720) 488-7677, Laurinda Leiker 10 I M D D S Articulator September 16 Metro Denver Dental Society Women Dentists Forum Fraud, Embezzlement and Financial Insecurity Lecturer: Mr. Phil Parrott and Guests 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Four Points Sheraton Denver, Colorado (303) 488-9700, Corine Norman September 16 Univ. of Colorado School of Dentistry OPEN HOUSE at Fitzsimons (303) 315-8754 September 19 Colorado Prosthodontic Society Interdisciplinary Team Approach To Treatment Planning Presented by: Dr. Ken Hinds (303) 693-8053 or www.coloradoprossoc.com Your Practice Management Solution! Call Lynda Kizer Today! 303.794.6642 [email protected] September 28 Metro Denver Dental Society CPR Training & Certification Presented by: Jeff Speer, Life Rescue CPR 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. MDDS/CDA Building Denver, Colorado (303) 488-9700, ext. 7 September 30 Paulina’s Promise Seminar Series* Building the EXTREME Aesthetic Practice Featuring: Dr. Bill Dorfman The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Seawell Grand Ballroom Denver, Colorado (303) 298-1414 *Net proceeds benefit The Children’s Hospital Heart Institute, c/o Paulina Radz Memorial Fund Visit www.mddsdentist.com for more listings. Defined Business Analysis! Increased Productivity and Profits! Leadership Coaching! Teams that Manage Up! Remarkable Patient Surveys! “Servingg Coloradoo Dentistss Sincee 1994”” Classifieds Advertisement submissions should be received, in writing, no later than August 18, 2005 to appear in our next issue. MDDS makes no claim, stated or implied, as to the quality of goods and services or the accuracy of the following advertisements. FOR SALE: Xray processor. Gendex GXP, hardly used (less than 9 months). Sold for around 6k and asking $2,995. Please call (303) 296-8527. ASSOCIATESHIPS/PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES: Have you been looking for more than just job? Do you want to practice dentistry in Colorado and someday call your practice your own? Call Susan Spear today to learn about how she can help you with all of your practice transition questions. (303) 973-2147 or [email protected]. COLORADO DENTISTS: Do you want to retire, but need help deciding how to begin? Have you heard or experienced associateships that don’t work? Try a new approach and contact Susan Spear at SAS Transitions to help you find a better way! (303) 973-2147 or [email protected]. DENTAL SPACE FOR LEASE: 3 MONTHS FREE RENT. Amazing opportunity in very well established dental office building at 2290 Kipling Street in Lakewood. Located on 1.75 acres of vacant land. Office space approx. 950-sq. ft. Already set up for GP or specialist. Please call (303) 619-5908. OFFICE SPACE TO SHARE: Looking for an outgoing dentist to lease / share office space with a great location at I-225 and Parker in Aurora. Newly remodeled and fully equipped office. Call (303) 671-0761 or fax (303) 671-9742. VOLUNTEER DENTAL HYGIENIST NEEDED: Specifically on Tuesday mornings and afternoons and Friday afternoons at Inner City Health Center, 3405 Downing Street, Denver, CO. Contact Chandra Al-khafaji at (303) 291-3729 or email [email protected]. OFFICE FOR SALE: Prime Cherry Creek North location! Nice, 2 op. dental office. Good for starter or second office. Space to expand. With Schick Dicom new version CDR X-ray system, 3 sensors, Arc light, Intra-oral camera, In-office network ready, etc. Please call (303) 355-4840. OFFICE SPACE: For lease with equipment in place for sale. FOUR OPS, 1008 sq.ft., excellent Cherry Creek North location, reasonably priced, great for start-up. Call (303) 399-7166. FOR SALE: One Flyte dental exam power chair, blue, great condition: $395. One never assembled assist. stool, blue Naugahyde and chrome foot ring: $75. One Optilux 401, 75 W, light curing unit: $295. Make reasonable offers for: Xray view boxes, cassettes with screens, Denar and Hauau articulators, Adult and Child skulls, Impression trays, Cutter, Pliers, Hemostats, Scalers, Explorers, Ortho bands and various lab items, etc. Please contact Jean at (303) 797-2375. OFFICE SPACE: Wheat Ridge area. Approximately 1,700 sq. ft. with 4 operatories in a medical office building at 4485 Wadsworth, next to Red Lobster restaurant, once occupied by All About Kids Dental Center. Ready to move in and negotiable lease rate and lease term. Contact Landlord Tom at (303) 944-2540. Architectural drawings of space available. OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE: Wheat Ridge Area – Near Lutheran Medical Center – approx. 2200 sq. ft. – seven ops – can accommodate two dentists or be divided into two individual offices spaces. For more info call (303) 233-0272 or (303) 237-8946. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Instrumentarium Orthopantomograph OP100. Includes: cassettes for tomograph & panorex, dispos-a-bites, tomograph bite registration & trays. Bought in 1999. Price $ 12,900. Excellent Condition. Contact (303) 741-3300. PRACTICE FOR SALE: Thornton, CO. Grossing $320K. Nets $180K. Priced to sell quickly at $168K. Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 for more information. PRACTICE FOR SALE: CHERRY CREEK, COLORADO AREA: Two ops with digital x-ray system, with more space to expand. Grossing $134,000 and nets $70,000. Priced to sale quickly at $50,000. Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800. ASSOCIATE BUY-IN: YUMA, COLO: Very busy practice, booked out over three months. Excellent facility and buy-in terms. Call Larry Chatterley, (303) 795-8800. PRACTICE FOR SALE: Security, Colo. Grossing $300,000 with all new high tech equipment. Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800. PRACTICE FOR SALE: Salida, Colo. Grossing $550,000. Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800. Susan A. Spear PRACTICE FOR SALE: Longmont, Colo. Grossing $343,000, low overhead, new equipment. Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800. Transition Consulting for Dental Professionals PRACTICE FOR SALE: Near Durango area, Colo. Grossing over $400,000 per year. Call Larry Chatterley (303) 795-8800. 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: Castle Rock, Colo. Grossing over $460,000. Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800. PRACTICE FOR SALE: Delta, Colo. Great price and terms. Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800. TRANSITION SERVICES: ASSOCIATE BUY-OUT OPPORTUNITY: LAKEWOOD, CO: Practice grossing · 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 over $897,000/yr. Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800. PRACTICE FOR SALE: Small town in Western Wyoming grossing $493,000 with lots of patients. For more info, call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800. SELLER/BUYER SERVICES: If you would like more information on how to buy, sell or associate in a practice, please check our Web site, www.ctc-associates.com or call CTC Associates at (303) 795-8800. Is a Practice Transition in Your Future? Contact Susan Spear Today! DENTIST: Perfect Teeth is seeking senior Dentists in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico with a compensation range of $90,000 to $200,000+. Successful private or group experience required. Benefits package. Also seeking Associate Dentists with a compensation range of $75,000 to $95,000. Specialist opportunities also available for part and full-time Ortho, Endo, Oral Surgery, Pedo and Perio with exceptional compensation. Call Dr. Mark Birner at (303) 691-0680, email at [email protected] or visit www.BDMS-PerfectTeeth.com. 303.973.2147 www.sastransitions.com [email protected] HYGIENISTS: Great part- and full-time career opportunities. Large multi-practice group offering flexible work schedule and excellent compensation/benefits package. Call Sonja at (303) 285-6022 for more information. PRACTICES: COLORADO AND SURROUNDING STATES - Arvada, Cherry Creek, Colorado Springs, Denver, Ft. Collins, Glenwood Springs area, Grand Junction, Greenwood Village, 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 at (303) 759-8425. ASSOCIATES WANTED: COLORADOAssociate Only: Grand Junction. Positions leading to Buy-in: Arvada, Brighton, Carbondale, Denver, Longmont, Westminster. Specialties: Oral Surgery and Periodontal buyin. Precise Consultants: Peter Mirabito, DDS or Jed Esposito, MBA at (303) 759-8425. ASSOCIATE WANTED: Established OFFICE SPACE/GENERAL OR SPECIALTY: Approximately 1200 sq. ft. available in active Denver community. Previously occupied by a general dentist and ready to move in! The space has 3+1 separate ops available, business center, sterilization room, darkroom, staff lounge, & private office. Work with a great doctor and excellent team. Exceptional opportunity for dental specialist looking for a home base or satellite office. Call Susan Spear (303) 9732147 or [email protected]. FOR SALE: Dent x 810 basic film processor, excellent condition. $700. Call (303) 699-4822. female dentist seeking female associate for one day a week in family practice. Beautiful new office located in SW Littleton, Colorado (Ken Caryl Ranch area). Please call (303) 973-1112 or fax resume to (303) 904-2590. Finance ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE: Well-established metro Denver area I Delete emails that claim to have been sent by Microsoft, Citibank, or other large corporations. They usually don’t send unsolicited emails to users. I Do not open an emailed attachment unless you know the sender and were expecting the attachment. I Install software such as Lava Soft’s Ad-Aware or PestPatrol.com’s PestPatrol to monitor and remove spyware, adware and other malware that aren’t detected by Norton and McAfee. 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. CUSTOMIZABLE DENTAL OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE: Cherry Creek Area, 3955 East Exposition. Also, looking for part-time dentist to share space. Call Paul Gatseos at (720) 404-2497. FOR SALE: Siemens Cerec II with updates. Patterson support. $20,000 or best offer. Call Dr. Richard Smith at (303) 237-1553. Lakewood, CO area. FOR SALE: Tytin 500ct. Triple spill. Three containers at $500 each. 500ct. Dbl spill. Two containers at $400 each. K-files NEW, various sizes and brands. Valued at over $700, will sell $300 OBO. Call (303) 979-2900. Continued from page 9 Crossing a street is dangerous, but we manage to do it safely by following the rules. Using computers and the Internet to simplify your personal and financial life is so easy, convenient and important that you should not let the malware scare you away. If you follow the few simple rules above, you should be able to use this technology to your heart’s content. Mimi N. Hackley, is a Certified Financial Planner™ at the CDA-endorsed financial planning firm of Sharkey, Howes & Javer, Inc., a Denver based, FEE-ONLY, financial planning and investment management firm. Visit SHWJ.com or call for more information at (303) 639-5100. August/September 2005 I 11 MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS! Make sure to take advantage of them at the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention! Explore the Opportunities As a member of the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society you receive significant registration discounts on the annual Rocky Mountain Dental Convention as well as access to special events. Connections2006 is shaping up to be one of the best ever. Nationally renowned speakers will be on hand, including: • • • • • • • Dr. Harald Heymann – “Adhesives & Esthetic Dentistry” Dr. Clifford Ruddle – “Endodontics” Dr. David Hornbrook – “A Day of Esthetics” Dr. John Cranham – “Restorative Dentistry” Dr. Brian LeSage – “Composite Mirroring” & “Veneers” Dr. Karl Koerner – “Oral Surgery” “Occlusion” & “Restorative Dentistry” panel discussions So mark your calendar for Connections2006, January 19 –21 and utilize your MDDS membership benefits! Visit www.rmdconline.com for additional speakers, activities and convention details. Hosted by: 303.488.9700 800.810.0140 MDDS is an ADA CERP recognized provider.