

Expanding Opportunities: CrossPurpose Launches Dental Assisting Program
In the bustling metro Denver job market, the demand for skilled healthcare professionals has been a pressing concern. Dental assisting emerged as a top job opportunity among the standout roles identified in the Colorado Workforce Development Council's (CWDC) 2022...

Introducing: Colorado Orthodontic Foundation’s New Executive Director
By: Kaila Werner Butterfield Hello! I'm Kaila Werner Butterfield. I'm excited to introduce myself as the new Managing Director of the Colorado Orthodontic Foundation. I am a native Texan, born and raised just north of Dallas and in the summer of 2023, my husband...

Being Open to Possibility: How Somehow May Change Your Life
By: Amisha Singh, DDS, EdD I am a voracious reader. I read everything I can get my hands on and have been devouring the written word for as long as I can remember. Words have been my nourishment and sustenance my entire life, ever since the days I was a child...

I am MDDS: Susan Somerset, DMD, Pharm D, MS
Susan Somerset, DMD, Pharm D, MSUniversity of Colorado School of Dental Medicine You are a first-generation college graduate—what influenced your decision to pursue multiple advanced degrees? My parents. I always had a desire to pursue a professional degree in...

Decision Making in a Crunch
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...

Unleashing the Power of Reflective Treatment Planning
By: Laura Ramsey The American Dental Association (ADA) states in the accreditation standards for predoctoral dental education programs that becoming a competent professional involves “reflection in daily practice for the benefit of the individuals and communities...

Unlocking the Full Potential: Laser Use for Hygienists in Colorado
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...

Help is On the Way
By: Allen Vean, DMD, MDDS Co-Editor No one needs to remind us the workforce challenge is the number one issue facing our profession for the near future. The medical profession is facing the same issue. TheAmerican College of Healthcare Executives reports in their...

Innovation360: Showcasing Dentistry’s Latest Advancements
By: Jack Nguyen, MS, DDS Welcome to the forefront of dental innovation! With a rebranded modern look that connects young dental professionals and experienced leaders, the 2024 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) has become the regional epicenter of dentistry’s...

Caring for Our Colleagues: A Guide for Compassionate Action
By: Karen Foster, DDS I want to first say thank you for making the 2024 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) a success. Thank you to our professional team who year after year work to make the RMDC the best it can be. Thank you to our volunteers who spend hours...
ABOUT MDDS
The Metro Denver Dental Society is a not-for-profit component society of the American Dental Association and the Colorado Dental Association.

