By: Dr. Andrea Taylor As dentists, we spend a great deal of time talking about the workforce challenges facing our profession. Whether it's finding qualified dental assistants, front office staff, hygienists, or encouraging more young people to pursue careers in...
By: J.R. Franco It is easy to get lost on the path of life, and as I have shared with my kids, I propose that using art is the best way to make sense of life’s journey. The following songs, poems, and prose are how I make sense of the world and teach what I...
By: An Nguyen, DDS, MPH Many of history’s most significant revolutions were slow, steady endeavors, and this is true for the ongoing revolution in dentistry that has gained momentum over the past decade. It is visible in the emergence of terms like “oral-systemic...
By: Dr. Ethan Kerns During my junior year at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, I vividly recall an assignment in which we were asked to rank our preferences for clinical rotations outside the dental school. One listing quickly caught my attention: a...
Chris Macri’s Life-Changing Volunteering Experience with GDR in MexicoBy: Leah Grygleski Dr. Chris Macri is a 25-year private practice dentist from Greenwood Village, CO. During a trip to Mexico with the Global Dental Relief (GDR), he experienced something far...
By: Ms. Erin Breen In March 2025, Colleen Lampron became KIND's Executive Director. With over 25 years in oral health access and public health, she is committed to translating knowledge into practice for healthier, happier lives. Throughout her career, Colleen has...
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...
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...
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...
By: Ms. Alisha Prince Mr. Smith told his dentist that his spouse will call to confirm his next appointments. The well-meaning dentist reassured him that his wife can call the office anytime to confirm the appointment. Mr. Smith has been married to his husband for...