By: Dr. Brett Kessler and Dr. Richard Rosato When we think about the legacy we hope to leave—not just as dentists, but as leaders—we’re guided by one shared responsibility: To make dentistry the very best it can be, now and for the future. That means leading with...
By: Bryan Savage, DDS My path has been similar to many of yours. Dental school, residency, starting and building a practice, while getting married and raising kids along the way. Through those years, “free” time was limited and created a barrier to getting...
By: Dr. Arnelle Wright If you had told me years ago that one day I’d become a voice of dentistry—literally speaking into a mic, podcasting to thousands and sitting across from industry titans—I’m not sure I would have believed you. But today, that’s exactly where...
By: Susan Kutis, DDS As my term as MDDS President comes to a close, I can’t help but reflect on the last four years. One might ask what inspired me to join the board in the first place. During the 2020 COVID-19 shutdown, I realized the important role of dental...
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...
By: Susan Kutis, DDS Greetings MDDS members and colleagues. I am humbled and excited to be your new president. My name is Susan Kutis and I am a general dentist and a private practice owner in Littleton, Colorado. I began my dental journey as a dental assistant in...
By: Shelly Fava, MS, CMP, CAE In much of this issue, we’ve been focusing on the MDDS’s past and how we got to where we are today. It’s important to know our history and to honor those who built MDDS into the strong and vibrant community we all know now. However,...
By: Joel Small, DDS, MBA, PCC, FICD Professional athletes train to perfect their skills throughout their lifetime, and yet few of them can attain perfection. Olympic gymnasts, for example, spend hours upon hours training their skills yet rarely achieve a perfect...
By: Lindsay Compton, DDS DAY 1 - APRIL 7, 2024Good morning, DC! ADA Lobby Day started by assembling all states including more than 1,200 dentists and dental students. This record attendance number created palpable energy in our sessions and around the Capitol. Our...
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...