

Restoring Respect: Finding Common Ground in a Divided World
By: Allen Vean, DMD Recently, I visited my college roommate and an incident on the plane had me in shock. Around forty-five minutes into the flight, a gentleman five rows in front of me stood up and pointed a finger at a woman sitting next to him. As the woman...

I am MDDS: Dr. Sanaz Merchi
Sanaz Merchi, DMDPediatric Dentist What inspired you to pursue a career in pediatric dentistry?When my mother was pregnant with me, she was prescribed tetracyclines, which had an unfortunate effect on my developing teeth. As my primary teeth began to emerge, they...

Bring Who You (Really) Are to What You Do…Getting on the Path to Self-Discovery
By: Mr. Paul Sletten You face great challenges as a dentist today. You push yourself to grow and improve as a clinician, to be an outstanding leader, relationship builder, finance manager and personal administrator. You become so fixated on these areas that you...

Artificial Intelligence in Patient Care, Education and Treatment
By: Ms. Laura Ramsey Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept, it’s already making waves in the world of dentistry. From diagnostics to patient education and treatment planning, AI is transforming how dental professionals deliver care,...

Well-Being: The Science of Dental Success
By: Dr. Karen Tindall & Dr. Laura Schwindt In dentistry, the pursuit of well-being is starting to take center stage. As stress and burnout rates among dental professionals continue to rise, prioritizing mental and emotional health has become a critical...

INNOVATION 360: A Game-Changer in Dental Continuing Education
By: Dr. Jack Nguyen The dental industry is evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead of the curve requires more than just traditional training. That’s why Innovation360, a groundbreaking dental continuing education (CE) course, brought together over 200...

Reflections on RMDC 2025: A Weekend to Remember
By: Susan Kutis, DDS As the current MDDS President, I have to say this Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) weekend was truly special and full of memories that will last me a lifetime. Throughout the convention I made a conscious effort to take time to observe...

The Time Off Pileup
By: Mr. David Bashford In Colorado, the employees of a small business are variously eligible for paid sick leave under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (“HFWA Leave”), paid family and medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program...

I am MDDS: Dr. Ryan Cooper
Ryan Cooper, DDS, MS Suncreek Dental Group Littleton, CO Can you tell us about the moment you first realized you wanted to pursue a career in dentistry? It was during a visit to my orthodontist. I remember being fascinated by the way they transformed smiles and...

Connected for Joy: The Power of Relationships in Cultivating Happiness
By: Dr. Amisha SinghMDDS Co-Editor What brings humans happiness? What do the happiest humans have in common? Ask any human what they seek in their life and the answers will vary. Some will say money, some will say fulfillment, some will say success. But what...
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