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.
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DENVER CO
PERMIT #2882
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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].
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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:
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You will not have to maintain multiple, arbitrary identifiers required by dental plans or remember which identifier is used
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Apply for your NPI today. It is free and easy. Visit www.mddsdentist.com, click on the NPI link to access the application.
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Match applicant strengths with
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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.
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Following are highlights of recent MDDS media coverage:
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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.
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April 18, 2005: The ADA News featured a cover story on the success of
the MDDS/CDA Explorer mentoring program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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June 17–23, 2005: The Denver Business Journal announced the Rose
Community Foundation and the Anschutz Family Foundation start-up
funding of the MDDS Domestic Violence Dental Care Program.
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As always, special thanks to our member volunteers and spokespersons for
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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
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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:
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Install anti-virus software such as Network Associate’s McAffee or Symantec Corp’s
Norton Anti-virus. Install a firewall.
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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!
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Delete emails if you don’t recognize the sender or if the subject line has
misspellings or doesn’t make sense.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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.
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