Articulator Magazine August/September 2009 by JB Brathwaite

August/September 2009 Volume 14, Issue 1

Articulator C O NNE C T I N G M DDS M E M B E R S W I T H LO C A L NE W S A ND I N F O R M AT I O N F O R O U R P R O F ESS I O N

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Social Media Marketing Best Practices and Guidelines

Members In the News

The Perfect Associate

Finance

RMDC 2010 Member Registration

The 112th Annual Meeting and Society Dinner

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Transitions

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2009 Annual Meeting at Coors Field

The Dawson Academy Comes to RMDC 2010 Save Yourself Time, Travel and Money — Full introductory course offered at a discounted price! Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) is proud to offer an exclusive opportunity for 2010 RMDC attendees by bringing the first course in the Dawson Academy’s Core Curriculum Lecture series — Functional Occlusion: From TMJ to Smile Design to Denver. This is the first and only time this course has been offered outside of the Dawson Academy’s Florida facility. Taking this highly respected, foundational seminar at the RMDC counts toward the full “Concept of Complete Dentistry Series™” curriculum requirements. It’s the exact same course offered at the Dawson Academy! The program is focused on assisting you in the creation of beautiful, functionally correct restorative dentistry in an efficient, predictable and profitable fashion. Regardless of the latest trends in techniques or materials, the course principles will remain the foundation of quality dentistry. You will gain insight and understanding that will change not only how you practice, but your enjoyment of the practice. We encourage our members to do what over 40,000 dentists have

already done. Come join us and start your journey along this proven path to success. We have made it more convenient and economical, as members save on travel time, hassles and expenses to Florida, and pay a lower course fee. Visit rmdconline.com for pricing. Registration begins in September.

Course Details Instructors: Dr. John Cranham and Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson Price: $1,050 — a savings of $445 Course Length: 2.5 days

Recognize how the joints, muscles and teeth are designed to work together in anatomic and functional harmony

Identify the diagnostic tools for occlusal stability, and when to use them

Identify how to schedule and charge for the diagnostic process.

Identify, prior to esthetic treatment, which patients pose a risk for future instability

Sequence the key 4 functional and 4 esthetic components of every beautiful, functionally correct smile — the gateway to 4x4 treatment planning

Schedule: Thursday, January 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday, January 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, January 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

You will learn to:

Identify the key components of a complete examination

Evaluate health vs. disease and function vs. dysfunction

Identify the TM joints that are healthy enough to undergo restorative procedures, and the ones that will need additional treatment

Recognize and list the key photographs utilized for co-diagnosis, esthetic evaluation and case documentation Determine how to use digital photography along with mounted diagnostic casts to visualize optimum dentistry Transform your vision of a traditional general practice to one that is thriving with elective esthetic, and advanced restorative cases

And much more…

See pages 6–7 for highlights.

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Dues Restructuring By Dr. Michael Scheidt, 2009–2010 President The #1 goal of MDDS is to serve, educate and represent you throughout your career. As a means to expand and improve existing services and to introduce many new value-added changes, MDDS has implemented a new dues restructuring plan, which will result in positive change for you and ensure that our business model will continue to extend beneficial services. This restructuring plan is in keeping with the policies of large local dental societies like ours. Depending on your member classification, you might notice an increase in your annual dues; however, you will also notice that your Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) registration fee is now included, allowing the average member a savings of $113–$175 depending

on their dues category. See page 5 for details. Just as we all know that there is no such thing as a “free exam, cleaning and x-rays,” MDDS services also come at a cost. It may surprise you that only 14% of MDDS revenue comes from member dues. We rely on our RMDC for 75–80% of the remainder. Over the next several years, you will see significant changes in the RMDC. The fiscal engine that sustains our society will be more efficient and a more stable source of income — allowing us to expand our influence and effectiveness in other areas of importance to members. Please contact (303) 488-9700 or members@mddsdentist.com with questions regarding your dues, available installment plans or your benefits.

The following Member categories will not be affected by the dues restructuring: Student Members

Graduate Student Members

First Year Graduate Members

Retired Members

Retired Life Members

Those members approved for disability or hardship waivers

To determine your membership category and the amount of your 2010 MDDS dues, contact (303) 488-9700, ext. 3272 or members@mddsdentist.com.

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First Things: Lessons in Outdoor Humility by Dr. Matt Dunn, Editor Around the dental Around the dental office, from time to time, we have a lot of fun trying new things. Whether it be a new impression material, a Class II banding technique, a creative prep design for an onlay, or simply a novel bur tip — a bit of controlled experimentation has lead to occasional breakthroughs in practice. It has been tempting to apply these principles outside the office as well, where I’ve observed such experiments can be more difficult to control, and can offer instruction in personal humility. In addition to being novel and fun, they may tread that certain fine line between the breakthrough and the breakdown. In recent attempts to expand horizons in the athletic world, I’ve accumulated enough experiences that some of the lessons learned may be worth reviewing, in all their apparent discomfiture. These hard-won findings, in turn, may be applied back to the practice of dentistry. First Time Surfing: Costa Rica Standing on a sandy beach in southwest Costa Rica, it seemed simple enough, practicing jumping up into the standing surfer’s posture — arms out, ready for the pipeline. But lo and behold, out there in the actual water, with real waves pounding down on you, it somehow seems to become an impossible task. In my first roughly 100 attempts to get vertical on a surfboard, I failed on all 100 of them. Sometimes I would get one foot down but not the other, sometimes both feet down but on the wrong end of the board, and sometimes miscalculate altogether and not even touch the board. With each wipeout the nose, eyes and ears filled with saltwater, and once in a while the surfboard would clap the head for good measure. My surf instructor mentioned he was impressed at how much punishment I seemed able to take, and how willing I was to get up and make the same mistakes all over again. *Lesson: Once I finally became able to stand up a little, the experience proved worth all the trouble. Surfing is great fun, though it requires an insane level of persistence.

First Hut Trip: Benedict Hut, 10th Mountain Hut System The idea was to ski uphill into an isolated mountain hut and stay for a few days. Setting forth in shiny new outdoor equipment, it was to be my first experience on backcountry skis, with friction-enhancing “skins” underneath. The backpack was wonderful and all, with its fancy attachment called the “Avalung” to allow you to breathe if caught in an avalanche. The only trouble was, the tube was pressing deeply into my right shoulder, gradually grooving a wide welt. After about five miles of exacerbating shoulder pain — nearing the half-way point — I finally stopped and yanked the tubing out of the pack entirely, come what may. Moving on, I came to realize those shiny ski boots weren’t fitting so well around the heels, as each step devolved into a form of medieval torture. Still farther along, when the slope angles became too steep for a novice to climb without sliding backwards, I removed the skis and learned about something called “post holing” — where your body sinks all the way into the snow when you attempt to make any kind of movement. *Lesson: Needless to say, this first hut trip took just about forever — but ended up creating a new outdoor past time, in spite of sundry physical wounds. Since that inaugural expedition, I’ve made a point of thoroughly test-driving new equipment before setting out. First Triathlon: Boulder Jumping into the water in a new wetsuit at the start of my first triathlon, I noticed that everyone else in the event was a faster swimmer than I was. It was an easy observation to make, as some of my competitors swam literally right over the top of me. I made it easy for them to do this, thanks to my tendency to sink when trying to swim. Once firmly settled in the back of the pack (BOP), I managed to keep my position for the entire rest of the race. It became apparent that my presence in the event was good for everyone else’s self-esteem. Towards the end of the last leg, the running portion, I noticed I was being passed by people of all shapes and sizes who had started the race in divisions long after my own. So each passage was worse than it actually appeared. Since each triathlete had their age marked onto the

back of their right calf, I observed people decades my senior galloping by without even seeming to be tired. One small grandmotherly type — aged 73 — streamed past and was courteous enough to tell me: “You can do it! Only a little further!” She was right, but by the time I made it to the finish line, I was certain she was already back at home playing with her grandkids. *Lesson: It is very difficult to pre-judge anyone’s abilities. Our elders have learned a few things over the years, and we in turn can learn from them — while appreciating their encouragement. First Scuba Dive: Domenica Reading the scuba manual onboard the boat headed out into the Caribbean, I figured it shouldn’t really be too difficult. All you had to do was mimic the people in the little animated pictures and breathe through the mouthpiece. But once I had suited up and jumped into the water, I immediately discovered what a challenge it can be to control one’s depth level while inspecting a reef. After a few hours of erratically bobbing up and down — from the surface to 15 feet below and then back to the surface — my instructor finally shook his head and encouraged me to take up snorkeling for the rest of the day. I agreed it was a good idea, and ended up enjoying far more quality time with the tropical fish. *Lesson: Some pursuits require more practice and advance preparation than others. On the occasions when something is obviously not working, it can make sense to change course altogether. I could go on to describe eerily similar experiences with kayaking, Rollerblading, skate-skiing and mountain climbing — among other maiden efforts — but the lessons learned would be variations on the same themes, and might encapsulate too much personal embarrassment in one printed essay. In the end, however, while these experiments seemed trying at the time, they whetted the appetite for further activity, and did eventually reveal themselves as the breakthroughs that they were. Translated back to the dental office, we may conclude it best to approach “the new” with a degree of skepticism, or even alarm, but that we ought to make a point of approaching it from time to time — for it might just prove worthwhile.

Editor Dr. Matt Dunn Managing Editor Michelle Cunningham Communications Committee Anil Idiculla, Chair Brett Kessler Mike Diorio Jeff Hurst Chris Baer Erik Hekkert Brian Gurinsky Maureen Roach Andrea Taylor MDDS Executive Committee President Michael J. Scheidt, DDS, MS President-Elect George G. Gatseos II, DDS, MSBA Vice President Charles S. Danna, DDS Secretary D. Diane Fuller, DDS Treasurer Mitchell N. Friedman, DDS 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.

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Facebook®, YouTube®, Twitter®, LinkedIn® and blogs have captured the attention of your patients. One hundred and fifty million people around the world are now actively using Facebook and almost half of them are using it every day. Traditional marketing budgets, used formerly for direct mail, newspapers, magazines and the yellow pages, are being moved into online segments, such as search, email and social media marketing (according to Forrester, March/April 2009). The immense popularity of these social networks means ideas, opinions and information will be shared among friends in ways unheard of in the past. For dentists eager to develop programs in social media marketing, it’s wise to proceed with caution. Consider social media marketing as amplified communication. For example, unlike a printed advertisement, posts sent into social networks can initiate dialogue — good or bad. You must expect that any offer, content or view you share in those networks may be seen by existing patients, potential new patients and cyberspace. The following best practices and guidelines are based on general social media standards and industry leader recommendations:

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CPR & AED Training, a Two-year Certification

Presented by: Jeff Speer This course is ideal for all office personnel who need CPR training or recertification. dates: Tuesday, August 11; Thursday, September 10; Wednesday, October 21 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: MDDS Headquarters, Denver Price: $45 for each MDDS Member and/or their staff members CE Credits: 3 for each course

Behavior Management Strategies in Pediatric Dentistry with Special Consideration of Medical Immobilization

Presented by: Dr. Ulrich Klein Basic and advanced behavior guidance modalities will be presented to fulfill the training requirements of Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners Rule XXIX. date: Saturday, October 17, 2009 Location: MDDS Headquarters, Denver Price: $225 for each attendee time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CE Credits: 6

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Authenticity and transparency matter. If you “tweet” on Twitter (or someone else

does on your behalf), it’s expected that you be knowledgeable about tweeting, following and what you supposedly tweeted about. Does this all sound like goobledygook? Be sure you are fully informed about what these new types of marketing mean and entail before getting started.

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Remember the word “social” in social networks. Imagine enjoying coffee with

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a group of patients, during which you introduce a special offer. When you mention the offer, will the group ignore you? In social situations, it’s likely they will ask questions, make comments and expect responses. This is the key difference between traditional advertising and social marketing. Be prepared for your posts to stimulate two-way conversation. Also, keep in mind, social networks are not a place for spam or relentless advertising. Communicate well and be responsive. If you are fortunate enough to have

patients respond to you, don’t abandon the conversation. You would never walk away if a patient was talking to you. Similarly, inviting patients to participate with your Facebook page and then never revisiting the account is considered poor social behavior. Be personable, not personal. Do you talk politics, religion or share details about your personal life with your patients? If so, keep it offline. Unless what you say is something you would not mind being broadcast on the six o’clock news, keep it private. Likewise, should patients inquire with personal health-related, clinical or financial questions, ask them to phone the office instead.

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Looking for continuing education but having a hard time finding the time to attend a course? PICS — Oral Lesion Mystery online course brings education into your office or home allowing you to learn on your own time and at your convenience. This self-paced course is reasonably priced at $39 for 2 CE credits. You can now save time and money while getting necessary education and expanding your knowledge of oral lesions. Visit our website and register TODAY!

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Maintain the integrity of the practice. Be mindful of your communications and the photos you post. If you are a conservative professional in person, maintain the same behavior online.

If the thought seems uncomfortable of communicating with one patient while twenty other patients observe, social media may not be a good fit. However, if interacting with others in such situations is appealing (and the benefits of “amplified” word-of-mouth can be bountiful), then consider enlisting an expert’s help and get started. Rita Zamora is a relationship-focused dental marketer, specializing in referral marketing, patient relations and social media for general and specialty practices. Find her on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Visit DentalRelationshipMarketing.com. Email rita@tangiblemarketing.com or call (303) 807-3827.

Members In the News The recent hot topic of teeth clenching had the Denver media clamoring to speak to an MDDS dentist. Turns out dentists across the country are reporting an increase in patients with bruxism and suspect that increased stress is to blame. Dr. John Bassett was kind enough to represent MDDS on FOX 31’s new “Everyday” talk show on June 11. He sat down with Libby Weaver and Natalie Tysdale to discuss indications, causes, harmful effects and how dentists can help. Since January 2009, FOX 31 news has featured seven interviews with MDDS dentists on topics including implants, dry mouth, dental sealants, meth mouth and a myriad of pediatric topics. Special thanks to Betty Barr, John Bassett, Jeff Hurst, Brett Kessler and Michael Poulos for taking the time to educate FOX viewers on the importance and value of dentistry. We are looking for member dentists to join us on 9NEWS’ Dental Line 9 in early September. Interested? Contact (303) 488-9700, ext. 3270.

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Join the ascent and benefit from the RMDC’s exciting new features. Attend the Dawson Academy’s 3-day Functional Occlusion course in Denver - at a special discounted price that includes your RMDC registration fee!

Learn from renowned, firsttime RMDC presenters: • Dr. J. William Robbins • Dr. M. Nader Sharifi • Dr. Jon Suzuki • Dr. Michael Glick • Dr. Robert Levine • Dr. Corky Willhite Plus past favorites • Dr. Gordon Christensen • Dr. Warren Karp

Benefit from your MDDS membership – Free RMDC registration for 2010 MDDS members Guarantee the education you want with convenient reserved seating for all RMDC courses Track your CE with easy self-scan technology – earn up to 19 credits

Better education. Smarter planning. Stronger execution. Visit rmdconline.com often for even more exciting announcements!

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The perfect associate should:

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3. Be creditworthy or capable after a one- to two-year associateship to purchase your business 4. Immediately form a bond with the dental team — if the team says no, be careful 5. Demonstrate a work ethic that exceeds the average person 6. Value the experience of having you as a mentor, if only for a short time If your plans are to bring someone on as partner, then all of the traits above are critical.

In addition, the perfect associate should: 1. Possess the ability to interact with more than one dentist and collaboratively make decisions 2. Understand the value of leaving ego at the door 3. Have a long-term vision of the partnership 4. If married or with a significant other, know that both parties are committed to the partnership 5. Demonstrate experience in working with a team — look for participation in sports, community service groups, volunteer organizations or activities that are not solely focused on “me” behaviors Bring in an associate to help you ease your patient load, supplement your income or to just give you time away from the practice.

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Dentists by nature are entrepreneurial spirits. Of course they need a job after dental school, but be very clear about what you are offering. If you are not offering a true equity position, expect and plan for a revolving door after a couple of years, if not sooner. It’s not that your practice isn’t a good deal for them or a great experience, but the majority of dentists still want their own piece of the pie. Do not promise to sell a portion of your practice if that is not what you really want or plan to do. Instead hire the “right type” of person to fill your needs. The perfect associate should: 1. Be honest and upfront about his or her future plans and desires 2. Possess the skills and personality that fits your practice culture 3. Meet all of the legal and ethical standards of your practice 4. Have a good work ethic — show up on time; come back from breaks when expected and stay until the job is finished 5. Be someone who does not want ownership 6. Understand and not dispute a reasonable non-competition clause in your associate agreement Consider a retired dentist or one who has owned his or her business in the past. Most of these dentists are the cream of the crop! Their skills are usually superior and their ability to work with dental team members and patients is exceptional. They have no desire to steal your business away; rather they thrive on enjoying the clinical experience of patient treatment and they can usually adjust to any schedule…one day, two days, four days one week and one day the next week, etc. The “perfect associate” is an exaggeration. Don’t be fooled. The “perfect practice” is too! However, defining what you are truly looking for in an associate relationship is the most logical and honest way to approach bringing someone into your practice. With an established objective, you begin your relationship on the right foot. I believe there are three parts to every business, the financial aspect, the operational aspect and, most, importantly the relationship aspect. When you know why you want an associate and are able to target that type of individual, your opportunity for success increases exponentially. Susan Spear, practice transition consultant and licensed Colorado broker, may be contacted at (303) 973-2147 or susan@practicebrokers.com.

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Volunteer Thank You The 9Health Fair provides free health awareness and screenings throughout Colorado each April. Thank you to the 2009 MDDS volunteers for representing the dental profession at the 9Health Fair. Your efforts reflect positively on dentistry and its dedication to community service and prevention.

By Lawrence E. Howes, MBA, CFP® So far the second quarter has offered weary portfolios some long overdue sunshine and warmth. The market was up 20% or so in April, and there should be some clear direction here shortly, with perhaps just a hint of how and where we can start to recoup a bunch of lost money. This anticipated growth in the markets suggests that a budding market recovery of some kind is in the works. On a note of caution, there is nothing predictable about the returns from recoveries or even the length of them; however, corrections are replaced by recoveries and this recovery is starting to take shape… Most of the US Government programs, as well as many global efforts, designed to help this crisis have done what they were supposed to do — put money into the system and restore confidence. Not all is rosy just yet; however the prospects of an economic collapse have abated if not completely disappeared. It is an interesting state of affairs when I look at this financial meltdown, because most of the root causes were diagnosed and promising treatments were underway in less than seven months - some relatively quick action was taken by both the Bush and Obama administrations. Not bad, and as usual, there is little credit given to how resourceful the US financial system really is. Before the construction cranes start to refill the skyline again, the one really big player must return to the game — the US consumer. The low-cost manufacturers across the globe have realized that without the open wallets of the basic US consumer the wheels of production literally grind to a halt. There has been some paltry spending so far this year, but the real dollars are being saved for the rainy day that is now upon many. Before our economy warms up, spending has to increase. Before the global economies warm up, US consumers have to get motivated and start buying things. Nothing new here — it is the basic multiplier of money. Now the gauge to watch on the health of the economy is how quickly money goes from one hand to another. Not whether or not there is any money at all. It is a tragedy when you look at all the lost jobs, hopes and aspirations caused by this correction; however, there is a great deal of good that is coming from the aftermath. 2009 is going to be interesting. Lawrence E. Howes, MBA, CFP®, is a principal at 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.

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RMDC 2010 Member Registration As the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention evolves to better serve you, you will notice changes involving MDDS member convention registration. Because your 2010 convention registration fee is now included in your annual dues, we would like you to be aware of our new processes. Important dates and policies

No later than January 8, 2010: If you pay your 2010 membership dues in full by January 8, 2010, your registration will be processed at no fee. PLEASE NOTE: If you register for RMDC 2010 before paying your 2010 dues, your registration will automatically be placed on “hold” status until full payment of your 2010 dues is verified. Once payment is verified, your registration will be confirmed. You may register as early as September.

After January 8, 2010: If you have registered for the convention, but have not paid your membership dues in full, you will be charged the non-ADA member fee of $599 to attend the convention. Once the $599 has been paid, your registration will be processed.

No Later than March 31, 2010: If you subsequently pay your 2010 dues in full by March 31, 2010, MDDS will gladly reimburse the $599 registration fee.

After March 31, 2010: If you have not paid your 2010 dues in full by March 31, 2010, your registration fee of $599 will not be reimbursed.

Registration of staff

The registration process for your staff, including hygienists, dental assistants and front office personnel will remain the same. You may register your staff online at the same time that you register yourself by simply choosing the option “add another” or register them as you have always done on the registration form. Register staff by October 30 for the lowest price of $79 per person. Register by December 18 for $89 and after December 18 for $99. Reserved seating

If you register online: Log onto the RMDC registration page at rmdconline.com and be sure to select the MDDS member link. From there you can choose the courses you are interested in attending and reserve a guaranteed seat.

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MDDS Takes the Annual Meeting Out to the Ballpark Sporting their favorite baseball jerseys, over 120 MDDS members, guests and friends of the dental community teamed up at Coors Field to celebrate the 112th Annual Meeting & Society Dinner. Attendees enjoyed an hors d’oeuvres reception held on home plate and enjoyed the ceremonies from the best seats in the house — behind the dugout. It was an entertainingly fun evening filled with games and celebrations. All in attendance had the opportunity to show off their pitching and batting skills on the field. Prizes were awarded to the fastest pitch and the most hits. Ben Gay was provided for those who didn’t make the cut. The program included the installation and recognition of 2009/2010 incoming board of directors and president, Dr. Michael Scheidt, and an especially moving awards presentation honoring those volunteers who have inspired us with their contributions to our Society, Foundation and the profession. Guests took full advantage of the amazing ballpark and the unforgettable view of the Rocky Mountains. Thank you to all who attended for contributing to such a special evening.

The 2009/2010 MDDS Executive Committee was formally installed by Dr. Larry Weddle (far left). Dr. Mitchell Friedman, Dr. D. Diane Fuller, Dr. George Gatseos and Dr. Michael Scheidt are pictured left to right. Not pictured is Dr. Charles Danna.

How We Play the Game... Our Core Values • • • •

Serve our members Demonstrate ethics and integrity Promote the pursuit of knowledge Advocate health for our community

Our Mission MDDS is the model dental society dedicated to supporting our members and their success. MDDS is committed to: Supporting the highest ethical practice of dentistry

Being an indispensable source of dental health education & community service

Offering high quality, innovative lifelong learning; presenting an exemplary annual educational experience

Special thanks to 2008/09 MDDS President, Dr. Troy Fox (right) and 2008/99 Foundation President, Dr. Michael Scheidt, for their dedication and service.

Fostering collegiality and professional fellowship

By virtue of being a member of the team, you are: Associating yourself with the highest professional ethical standards and principles, thereby strengthening your credibility

Enhancing your clinical, technical and practice management competency with access to lifelong learning methodologies and cutting edge, evidencebased information

Augmenting your resource base by expanding your network of dental colleagues, industry experts and association professionals

Elevating patient perception of the unique value of the services you provide with unity of voice and purpose

Supporting your profession by contributing to the body of work guiding it

Dr. Scheidt and his grandson, Simeon, take batting practice before the event. The evening was a big hit with guests of all ages.

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2009 MDDS Award ALL STARS! MVP MDDS Honus Maximus Award — Jeffery M. Hurst, DDS The Honus Maximus Award is the highest honor MDDS bestows upon its members. Dr. Hurst is recognized for his progressive vision, selfless dedication to dentistry and numerous contributions to the profession. To sum up these contributions in a paragraph is simply impossible. To summarize to the best of our ability, he is highly effective and enthusiastic as a professional ambassador in both governmental and public affairs and media relations. He is a generous community service volunteer, from career mentoring through the Explorer program and educating children on healthy smiles to giving much needed dental care to those in need. He is an extremely knowledgeable, talented and passionate leader who achieves big goals. He is recognized with this award as one who has made and continues to truly make a difference in the world of dentistry and beyond.

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The Official Roster Your 2009–2010 Board of Directors President — Michael J. Scheidt, DDS, MS President-Elect — George G. Gatseos II, DDS, MSBA Vice President — Charles S. Danna, DDS Secretary — D. Diane Fuller, DDS Treasurer — Mitchell N. Friedman, DDS Trustee to the Colorado Dental Association — Timothy D. Kneller, DDS Alternate Trustee to the CDA — George F. Beilby, DDS Member — Paul L. Glick, DDS, MS Member — Olinga Hargreaves, DDS Member — Brett H. Kessler, DDS Member — Brett R. Levin, DMD Member — Sheldon M. Newman, DDS, MS Member — Michael D. Petersen, DDS Articulator Magazine Editor — Matthew Dunn, DDS The Board of Directors is to be commended for exceptional leadership and commitment.

C o ach o f the year MDDS Chair of the Year Award — Gene S. Bloom, DDS Dr. Bloom’s leadership abilities have proven integral in building productivity and camaraderie among the members of the Continuing Education Committee, creating an informed and inspired team. It is no small undertaking to provide meaningful and relevant CE to our members and under his direction, the CE Committee has been highly successful. His energy, creativity and dedication to the profession are contagious.

T he G o l d G l o ve MDDF’s Outstanding Service to the Smile Again Program™— Kenneth S. Peters, DDS Giving back to the community, reaching out to people in need and upholding the highest standards of treatment are all ideals that we in the dental profession hold close to our hearts. Embracing these ideals, Dr. Peters has proven to be one of our most compassionate and motivational volunteers. He is influencing lifelong, positive health outcomes and lifestyle changes by treating his Smile Again patients with dignity, kindness and respect, as attested by his patients; time after time after time. His patient, Brenda Smith Gallegos, presented the award while offering heartfelt comments on how his care has changed her life.

New MDDS Board Member, Dr. Sheldon Newman, shows off his fast ball.

Sponsors Special appreciation to this evening’s generous sponsors for their support of MDDS and the advancement of the dental profession. Thanks for making our Annual Meeting a HOME RUN!

3M ESPE

Henry Schein

Carr Healthcare Realty

Heraeus

CBeyond Copic Financial

Patterson Dental

Cornerstone

Straumann

CTC Associates

Vectra Bank Batter up! Dr. Gary Blumenschein takes a swing in the batting cage.

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Dental Practice Transition Consulting Appraisals º Practice Sales º Negotiations/Mediation º Candidate Matching º

Larry Chatterley 303-795-8800

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º Start-Up Coaching and Seminars º Post-Transition Coaching º Practice Management º Front Office and Office Manager Training Marie Chatterley 720-219-4766

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Transitions H o nor ed On Friday, June 12, the following MDDS members, who achieved ADA Life Member status in January 2009, were presented with certificates at the CDA House of Delegates meeting. Membership is earned when a dentist has maintained membership for 30 continuous or a total of 40 years with the American Dental Association. We appreciate the dedication and commitment these members have given to organized dentistry: Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.

Robert R. Anderson Curtis M. Becker Gary L. Blumenschein Roger L. Bumgarner John R. Burchfield Russell L. Casement William S. Chen Charles C. Clement James T. Curry Bruce R. Dunn Roger B. Elton Michael Gershtenson R. A. Girardot, Jr. Ronald W. Grout James Jack Paul Kamensky

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William E. Madden Robert W. Martin Richard W. Metcalfe James E. Miller, III Larry E. Nessel Michael R. Noyes C. Richard Powell Daniel W. Ray Theodore Saydyk G.F. Siersma Charles S. Thompson Richard W. Wheeler David A. Witzel Randolph S. Ziegler Richard C. Zinn

Dr. Brett H. Kessler received the 2009 Exceptional Leadership Award for his dedication as the leader of the Concerned Colorado Dentists (CCD), for his service to the Well-being Committee and for his contributions to the Peer Assistance Monitor Training Program. The Pi Rho Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) National Dental Honor Society held its annual Awards Convocation and Banquet on April 24, 2009. The following MDDS members were inducted as new Alumni Members: Peter Carlson, Benjamin Foley, Jackie Kramer, Benjamin McDowell, Nathan Moeller and Vinna Norris. The William S. Kramer Award of Excellence was received by Nathan Sprenger, a third-year dental student at the University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine.

In Memoriam Dr. Ray Krug, age 75, passed away on April 15, 2009. He received his DDS degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1958. He was a member of organized dentistry for 47 years. Contributions may be made to Exempla Lutheran Hospice, 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

COMOM Comes to the Metro Area

Dr. Stuart Singer, age 68, passed away on April 16, 2009. He received his DDS degree from Northwestern University in 1967. He was a member of organized dentistry for 41 years. Contributions may be made to Dental Volunteers for Israel, c/o American Friends of DVI, Dr. Deborah Weisfuse, 12 East 41st Street, Suite 1100, NY, NY 10017.

3rd Annual Colorado Mission of Mercy September 10-13, 2009 Adams County Regional Park Complex Brighton, CO

To register, go to: www.cdaonline.org (click on the COMOM logo)

“You gave me something I’d never be able to do on my own . . . A smile!” -COMOM 2008 Patient COMOM is a portable 100-chair dental clinic. Dental screenings and treatment are provided to low-income adults and families at no charge. Simply put, COMOM changes lives - it gives individuals healthier mouths, confidence and pain-free smiles.

Please Volunteer Today! Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Lab Technicians, Dental Office Staff and Non-Clinical Volunteers are needed. www.cdaonline.org or 303-652-9115

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RMDC 2010 Member Registration Continued from page 5 If you register by mail or fax: You will notice that the registration form will look considerably different. You will select the courses you plan on attending and we will save your seat.

Stay tuned for other value-added convention features, including

Hands-on learning labs

Options to help you guide your educational experience by engaging presenters and viewing course handouts prior to the convention

More Fast Track lectures — fast, focused information in an hour

Free hands-on courses for staff members

We are confident that we have made it more convenient and cost effective for you to enhance your practice by taking full advantage of all the 103rd annual Rocky Mountain Dental Convention has to offer. Knowing that education is one of your greatest ways to elevate your practice, the RMDC gives you the opportunity to pick up as many as 19 continuing education credits. In addition to the considerable number of educational courses, the RMDC will have over 250 exhibitors representing the latest innovations, materials and technologies and many of these companies offer special discounts on orders placed at the convention. Contact us anytime at (303) 488-9700 or rmdc@mddsdentist.com for more information.We look forward to welcoming you to RMDC 2010.

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Growing MDDF In 2005, MDDS launched its supporting 501c3 organization, the Metro Denver Dental Foundation (MDDF). MDDF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to influencing positive health outcomes with quality patient care and education, transforming lives by promoting optimal, lifelong oral health and collaborating with those who share our commitment to advance education for improved health and wellness, to relieve suffering and to restore oral health and dignity. Since inception, the focus of MDDF has been the Smile Again Program™, which provides free dental treatment and oral health education to economically disadvantaged survivors of domestic violence who have potential for eventual self-sufficiency. Thanks to the exceptional generosity of our 176 volunteer dentists, patient who have completed treatment report improved health, confidence and self-esteem — vital ingredients for an improved quality of life. The treatment value contributed by our volunteers is almost $1,000,000. Although a very young organization, MDDF has made progress in sustaining the Smile Again Program™ over the last fiscal year with a 143% increase in grant awards and corporate donations, a 33% increase in individual donations and a 7% increase in fundraising. This year we are moving two very special MDDS programs to the Foundation. The nationally-recognized Careers in Dentistry Explorer Post program and the well-utilized member benefit, the Dental Presentation Center, will be welcome additions to our growing Foundation. We would like to thank the following organizations that have contributed to the success of the Foundation this past fiscal year: The Colorado Health Foundation, The Denver Foundation, Rose Community Foundation, Wells Fargo Community Assistance Fund, Parkridge Endodontics, Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation, JJJ Foundation, MB and Shana Glassman Foundation, CompreCare, Colorado Prosthodontic Society, Berkley Risk Services of Colorado, BNSF Railway’s Burlington Northern Trust Foundation and BleekerVigesaa. For more information on MDDF and how you can get involved please visit mddf.org or call (303) 488-9700, ext. 3270.

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Dentists Who See Whitening Harm Urged to Report It The ADA divisions of Government and Public Affairs and Science recommend that dentists do the following if your office treats a patient harmed through whitening by retail staff: n

Submit information to the US Food and Drug Administration through MedWatch at fda.gov/medwatch;

Encourage the patient to file a complaint with the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners at dora.state.co.us/reg_investigations/file_complaint.htm or by calling (303) 894-7691;

Contact the ADA Division of Science to report the diagnosed harm. Doing so enables the ADA to gauge the extent of reported harm and thus communicate reliable data and information.

Contact the ADA at (800) 621-8099, ext. 2878 or science@ada.org.

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Calendar of Events August 2009 August 11

Metro Denver Dental Society CPR & AED Training, a Two-year Certification Presented by: Jeff Speer 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. MDDS Headquarters Denver, Colorado mddsdentist.com or (303) 488-9700

August 27

Denver Implant Study Club Dental Implant Provisionalization Considerations and Techniques: The Road-map for Enhanced Treatment Outcomes Presented by: Dr. Aldo Leopardi 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. MDDS Headquarters Denver, Colorado (720) 884-7677

September 2009 September 10

Metro Denver Dental Society CPR & AED Training, a Two-year Certification Presented by: Jeff Speer 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. MDDS Headquarters Denver, Colorado mddsdentist.com or (303) 488-9700

September 14

Colorado Prosthodontic Society The 10 Key Ingredients of the Top Doc’s Recipe for Removable Prosthodontic Success Presented by: Dr. Joseph Massad

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Crowne Plaza DIA Denver, Colorado coloradoprossoc.com or (303) 693-8053

September 24

Rocky Mountain Dental Study Club Pediatric Indirect and Direct Pulp Caps Presented by Elizabeth (Betty) Barr, DMD, MS 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Assignments Restaurant Denver, Colorado (303) 884-0016 or pbottone@yahoo.com rmdsc.org Please see enclosed registration form

September 25

Denver Alumni Chapter of Alpha Omega Why Dental Teams Fail: and what your team can do to create repeat and referral patients Presented by: Steven J. Anderson, founder and president of “Total Patient Service Institute” Full day CDA/MDDS Headquarters Denver, Colorado denver.ao.org/ or (303) 796-0171 (Ray Pohl) or (303) 680-6738 (Sheldon Newman) Please see enclosed registration form

September 30 – October 3

American Dental Association 150th Annual Session Hawaii Convention Center Honolulu Hawaii ada.org/prof/events/session/index.asp or (800) 232-1432

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We have designed our speaking, consulting and coaching services

to meet your speciﬁc practice needs. Whether you need one on one coaching for a team member, a half day training session, or a more comprehensive approach, we have you covered. Sign up for our FREE newsletter: www.amykirsch.com Please contact us for an initial phone consultation phone: 303-796-0056 email: amy@amykirsch.com

Seminars, training workshops & hands-on consulting for all dental practices

Visit mddsdentist.com to view a comprehensive listing of dental CE and events. LECTURES•OPPORTUNITY BENEFIT•EFFICIENT GAIN•EMPOWERING EXTENSIVE•INVOLVED KNOWLEDGE•LEARN home

2009 DISC SCHEDULE REMAINING SEMINARS

The 2009 DISC seminar series is almost over! August 27, 2009 Straumann USA

Dental Implant Provisionalization Considerations and Techniques: The road-map for enhanced treatment outcomes. Dr. Aldo Leopardi, Prosthodontist, Greenwood Village, Colorado

October 8, 2009 BIOMET 3i November 12, 2009 Keystone Dental

The Details of Implant Dentistry.

Dr. Steven Goldstein, Prosthodontist, Scottsdale, Arizona

Ceramics and Anterior Implant Aesthetics: Where are we and what have we learned. Dr. Mariano A. Pollack, Prosthodontist, Gainesville, Virginia

Visit denverprosthodontist.com and click on the DISC tab in the menu for more detailed information.

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Classifieds Submissions should be received, in writing, no later than August 17, 2009 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 ads. HELP WANTED: The University of

Colorado Denver is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Clinical Business Manager. The General Practice Residency (GPR) clinic has grown substantially over the last year and is in need of a Clinical Business Manager to provide administrative oversight for all operations of the Division of Hospital Dentistry. Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Health Care Administration or related field is desirable, Appropriate work experience may be substituted for the college degree on a year-for-year basis and must have a minimum of five years experience in an administrative capacity in the operation of a dental practice. For additional details please visit cujobs.edu or contact shiela.otero@ ucdenver.edu, phone: (303) 724-2521.

GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE FOR SALE: Southern Mountain Town, Colorado

Collecting $450, low overhead. Beautiful location with modern living and views to die for! Close access to large city. Established 1200+ active patients, 20 NP pm. 3 Treatment rooms (with potential expansion), large breakroom, lab, sterilization area. This won’t last long! Susan Spear, MPB, Inc. (303) 973-2147 susan@practicebrokers.com.

ASSOCIATE WANTED: General dentist

with upscale, high-tech practice in the BelMar area of Lakewood is looking for associate dentist. Phone (303) 989-4444 or fax (303) 989-4445.

PEDIATRIC DENTAL PRACTICE FOR SALE: Arvada, Colorado Collecting $1.33M

Controlled overhead. High earnings for new owner from day one! Exceptional team who really understand how to treat children and parents. This is a packaged deal with PRIME real estate for sale. Strong Referral Base! Beautiful 4+4 open bay centers, 2+2 quite rooms. If you compare, this practice outshines them all! Susan Spear, MPB, Inc. (303) 973-2147 email susan@practicebrokers.com.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE: Lone Tree practice in beautiful brand new Class “A” medical building. Open to share fully equipped space with general dentist or specialist. Great demographics, bright, open, private space, corner location with great mountain views. Please call (303) 671-0761 or cell (303) 995-1768. GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE FOR SALE: Southwest, Colorado. Why compete

with Metro-Denver? Growing population with new industry in town! 2800 active patients! No managed care. New modern facility, 4.5 treatment opts! High production. Strong owner compensation. Owner support for transition! Susan Spear, MPB, Inc. (303) 973-2147 email susan@practicebrokers.com

TIRED OF THE “BUSINESS” OF DENTISTRY? Well-established metro

Denver area practice seeking general dentist for associate position. Fee for service only practice. 3 years experience or GPR required. For more information, please contact Malcolm E. Boone II, DDS, MS, at (303) 388-1661 or (303) 451-1111 for details or fax CV to (303) 451-7238.

PRACTICE SALES, ASSOCIATE TRANSITIONS: I HAVE ASSOCIATES AND

BUYERS! Do you want to sell your practice or transition it to an associate knowing you have the right buyer? Are you looking for a future partnership with the “right” person? Do you need help deciding how to begin? Let Susan Spear at SAS Transitions help you find the answers! Transition Planning with options! If you are a buyer, call for new listings! I actually answer the telephone! REFERENCES! Call Susan today (303)973-2147 or susan@sastransitions.com/ susan@practicebrokers.com

OFFICE SPACE IN LAKEWOOD, COLORADO (20TH & WADS. AREA). Beautiful 1 story building, with courtyard, handicap accessibility, large patient parking lot, 4 ops., nice cabinetry, plumbing for nitrous, air, suction, water. (303) 238-2800, Mike or Steve.

PART-TIME DENTIST NEEDED:

Are your recently retired and looking for something to do one or two days a week/ month? The Colorado Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped (CFDH) needs a part-time dentist to provide dentistry at nursing homes and to treat homebound people. Competitive salary. Please call (303) 534-5360 or fax resume to (303) 534-5290 or e-mail to fleviton@nfdh.org.

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CENTENNIAL SPACE FOR LEASE:

1,905 sq ft plumbed for 5 open-bay ops, perfect for pedo or ortho. Located at the intersection of Arapahoe & Colorado, across from Newton Middle School and 1 mile from the Streets of SouthGlenn. General Dentist in the same building. Negotiable tenant finish allowance. (303) 221-3044 or irene@ButtermanDental.com.

OFFICE SPACE: Wheat Ridge, Colorado dental suite for lease. 1,100 sq. ft., three operatories, equipped. Across from new LAKESIDE SHOPPING CENTER. Call (303) 422-2333.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE: Denver Tech Center/Lone Tree/Highlands Ranch area: Modern dental building in a new business park near Park Meadows Mall: a great location for any specialist or general dentist: approx 2400 sq. ft.: Cabinetry, plumbing and electrical in place with central vacuum and air compressor: Contact Ken Andow at (303) 908-4442 or klandowdds@comcast.net. POSITION AVAILABLE: Sole practitioner in fee-for-service, very well established private practice in Littleton/Highlands Ranch seeking associate with eventual buy-in. Excellent opportunity for dedicated individual desiring to maximize his/her potential professionally and financially. Must have minimum of 1 year experience in private practice and devoted to honesty and integrity. Mail resume to: Associate position, 5227 Black Squirrel Run, Littleton, CO 80125. DENTAL PRACTICE FOR SALE:

Denver/Lakewood, Colorado Owner Retiring and Ready to Sell! 1800+ active patients. Solo Group Practice. High Production, Beautiful Office, Great Staff! Primarily Fee-for-Service (only Delta Insurance). Seeking qualified buyers with experience. Call Susan Spear, MPB, Inc. (303) 973-2147 or susan@practicebrokers.com

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 mbirner@birnerdental.com or visit www.BDMS-PerfectTeeth.com.

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 NEARBY

STATES: Boulder, Brighton, Cherry Creek, Colorado Springs, Centennial, Crested Butte, Denver, Dillon, Ft. Collins area, LakewoodSOLD, Longmont, Mountain Resort, Central Mountains, Southern Colorado, Southwest Colorado, Pueblo, Vail Valley, Winter Park, AZ-Glendale, Phoenix, Tucson, SD, WY-Yellowstone, Casper, Buffalo, IA-east of Omaha-SOLD, NE-NW and Central. Specialties CO: Oral Surgery practice; See www.ADStransitions.com. Call ADS Precise Consultants: Peter Mirabito, DDS or Jed Esposito, MBA at (303) 759-8425.

Susan A. Spear Practice Transition Consultant Licensed Colorado Broker

Transition Consulting for Dental Professionals

When you need the best! “Susan Spear masterfully engineered the sale of my dental practice and my entry into the world of part-time dentistry as an independent contractor. Her counseling and coaching assured both of us that I was ready for the change. A consummate, caring professional with incredible standards barely begins to sum up the qualifications of this one-of-a-kind dental practice broker. The proper choice of a broker is critical and Susan is a choice you would never regret.” — Dr. Gary Blumenschein, Family General Dentist “We enjoyed working with Susan and appreciated her insightful approach to the whole process of purchasing another orthodontic practice to round out my business. She also spent time with both teams in answering their questions and supporting their concerns. She was a reliable sounding board for all of the issues that came up while transitioning two practices into one.” — Dr. Keith Kohrs, Specialist in Orthodontics

Selling Your Practice, Buying a Practice, Creating an Associateship or Partnership?

Now You Have a Choice!

Contact Susan Spear Today!

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Office space available: Exceptional opportunity for satellite office. Beautiful, state of the art practice. Newly remodeled. Up-scale practice located in the heart of the Denver Tech Center. Practice has 6 newly equipped operatories. General dentist open to sharing space with a specialist. Please call Wella at (303) 756-0723.

Practice For Sale: Westminster,

OFFICE SPACE: COLORADO — Denver,

Boulder w/equipment, Dillon. ADS Precise Consultants: Peter Mirabito, DDS or Jed Esposito, MBA. (303) 759-8425, www.ADStransitions.com.

OFFICE SPACE: Wheat Ridge, Colorado dental suite for lease. 1,100 sq. ft., three operatories, equipped. Across from new LAKESIDE SHOPPING CENTER. Call (303) 422-2333.

MEDICAL/DENTAL OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE OR SALE. New Construction,

Colorado. Five ops, grossing $575,000. For more information, please call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 or go to www.ctc-associates.com.

Practice For Sale: Arvada, Colorado.

Four ops, grossing $328,000, all fee-forservice patient base, low overhead. For more information, please call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 or go to www.ctc-associates.com.

Practice For Sale: Pueblo, Colorado.

Six ops, grossing $600,000. For more information, please call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 or go to www.ctc-associates.com.

Practice For Sale: Parker, Colorado. Five ops, grossing $670,000, all fee-for-service patient base. For more information, please call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 or go to www.ctc-associates.com.

ASSOCIATES WANTED: COLORADO —

20,000 sq. ft (divisible to meet your needs). Nestled in Thornton, CO with great visibility at 128th/Colo. Blvd. Contact Jim Miller at (303) 796-9460

Space Sharing: Littleton, Colorado.

Practice For Sale: Grand Junction, Colorado. Five ops, grossing $970,000, all fee-for-service patient base, low overhead. For more information, please call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 or go to www. ctc-associates.com.

Associate To Buy-In: Boulder, Colorado. Four ops, all fee for service patient base, grossing $780,000. For more information, please call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 or go to www.ctc-associates.com.

Practice For Sale: Castle Rock, Colorado. Eleven ops, grossing $2.3M, all fee-for-service patient base. For more information, please call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 or go to www.ctc-associates.com.

Pedodontic Opportunity: Very busy pediatric practice in northern Colorado looking for associate to buy-in or partner. Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 or go to www.ctc-associates.com.

EQUIPEMENT FOR SALE: 2 Pentamix machines, $300 each. Diode laser — Biolase Plus $7,000. Cerec 3D machine, milling unit and supplies — have the latest upgrade to the software $80,000. Any inquiries call Dr. Topelson at (303) 296-8525 or email at drtopelson@topelsondentistry.com.

Practice For Sale: Practice located in a small town in southern Colorado. Grossing $315,000 with three operatories, all fee-forservice patient base. Equipment and facility look great. Building also for sale. Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 or go to www.ctc-associates.com.

2 Orthodontic Practices for Sale: SE Denver and Littleton, Colorado.

OFFICE SPACE: 26th and Wadsworth

Practice For Sale: Denver (Downtown), Colorado. Four ops, all fee for service patient base, grossing $682,000. For more information, please call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 or go to www.ctc-associates.com.

Boulder, Denver (Spanish speaking a must), Oral Surgery. Nearby States: Casper, Buffalo WY. ADS Precise Consultants: Peter Mirabito, DDS or Jed Esposito, MBA. (303) 759-8425, www.ADStransitions.com. We are seeking a female GP to space share in our state of the art general practice for 2–3 days a week. Four treatment rooms, digital x-ray, Eaglesoft. Great location off of Arapahoe and Holly. Please email Amy Kirsch: amy@amykirsch.com.

Dental Building. Lakewood/Wheat Ridge border. Remodeled suite with three open ops. Plumbed for vac, nitrous, ox, drains, water. Triple-filtered compressed air in all suites. Specifically built for dental use, has dark room and x-ray ready. Upgraded trim, finish, sinks and cabinetry. Landlord willing to help with equipment financing. Current tenants include well-established periodontist and GP. Extraordinary collegial atmosphere. Excellent signage. Parking ratio 6:1000. $16/sq. ft. Call Mike @ (720) 938-4700.

Practice For Sale: Commerce City, Colorado. Four ops, plumbed for 5, grossing $250,000. Buy-out or associate to buy-out. Building also for sale. For more information, please call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 or go to www.ctc-associates.com.

Practice For Sale: Englewood, Colorado. Four ops, grossing $276,000. Buy-out or associate to buy out. Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 or go to www.ctc-associates.com.

Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 or go to www.ctc-associates.com.

Endodontic Practice for Sale:

Lakewood, Colorado. Call Larry Chatterley at (303) 795-8800 or go to www.ctc-associates.com.

Associate Positions: Please visit our website www.ctc-associates.com for current associate opportunities and email your resume to info@ctc-associates.com.

Seller/Buyer Services: If you would like more information on how to buy, sell or associate in a practice, please visit our website for all practice listings www. ctc-associates.com or call CTC Associates at (303) 795-8800.

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