By: Janie Boyesen, DDS, DMSc The 2023 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) is the hallmark event for the Metro Denver Dental Society (MDDS), and I am grateful to say it was a success! It was wonderful to witness the hard-earned results of countless hours and maximum effort. I am humbled by the dedication and hard work of both the MDDS team and the army of volunteers who turned ideas and

By: Jeff Feakes While moving through your career as a healthcare provider, there isn’t a single template for a financially healthy life. Let alone a fulfilling journey to retirement. It’s not an exact science. Life happens and there will always be twists and turns along the way whether it’s contract reviews, buying additional real estate, or selling a private practice. Having the wherewithal to at least understand the importance of

By: Dwinita Mosby Tyler, Ph.D. With today’s illuminated focus on health, we can more clearly see the impact of what years of siloed examination has done to the lived experiences of the American public. “Health” has, over time, become a synonym for disease management and has left out the importance of preventative health, mental health and oral health. The realities of our institutional designs and strategies to provide sick care

By: Janie Boyesen, DDS, DMSc As my term as President comes to an end, I have had the chance to “walk down memory lane” and think about my journey. It has been an honor to serve as President of the Metro Denver Dental Society (MDDS) and work alongside such an incredible group of professionals. It is more important than ever to stay connected and support one another. That is why,

By: Steven Karsh For anyone who watches the NFL, we have seen a major shift in strategy as more teams go for it on 4th down like never before. This has to do with the ever-growing popularity of analytics. Up pops a graphic on the TV that says “go for it” when it’s 4th and 2 from the 42. Analytics are great; however, they have no way of incorporating the

By: Purnima Hernandez, DDS, MA, CHWC This article is part of the 2024 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention Speaker Series. At the peak of my career, I had a sudden onset of vague symptoms which included hearing impairment in the right ear, extreme fatigue and brain fog. Even though two ENTs cleared me and reported that my hearing was equivalent to that of a teen, there was an unexplainable sensory dampening

By: Alyssa Aberle, MBA, RDH, CDIPC Preparation is key when (not if ) your office has an exposure. If you’ve worked in dentistry for any amount of time, you probably know someone who has had an injury in the office. I’m guessing that injury didn’t happen at the slowest time of day or at a time convenient for the team. I’d also guess there was quite a bit of panic

By: Joy Raskie, RDH The dental profession has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years. In Colorado, there have been significant changes in dental regulations, expanding the scope of practice for dental hygienists and introducing exciting opportunities for enhancing patient care. This article is dedicated to shedding light on these changes, dispelling any lingering misconceptions, and providing an in-depth exploration of the extensive range of procedures that dental hygienists in Colorado

By: Mr. Brandon Bosch This article is part of the 2024 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention Speaker Series. In today’s competitive dental landscape, combining online and office marketing strategies is essential for attracting and retaining patients while keeping your practice’s chairs consistently filled. Embracing the power of the digital world and maintaining a welcoming office environment can work together harmoniously to create a thriving dental practice. In this article, we’ll explore

By: David Bashford, Attorney This article is intended as general guidance and not as legal advice. As of this writing, the Colorado legislature is poised to pass the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR) Act, which the Governor is expected to sign, and will become effective on or around August 6, 2023. The POWR Act makes several significant changes to Colorado employment law. For example, the POWR Act: Removes, from

By: Kevin Patterson, DDS, MDPast President MDDS, Current CDA Vice President, member BOD JPOIAA Dental providers continue to do their part to minimize the number of narcotic prescriptions and number of pills given to their patients; however, unfortunately, the numbers still tell a tragic story. Despite years of public awareness campaigns, hours of training focused on the medical and dental communities and the passage of multiple laws regarding opioid prescribing

By: Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS This article is part of the 2024 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention Speaker Series. The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in dental clinicians is well documented in the literature, ranging from 64% to 96%.1,2 According to research, high pain rates are due to repetitive movements, bending, twisting, reaching, incorrect operator and patient positioning and performing repetitive movements in a static posture.1,2 Infrequent