Metro Denver Dental Society

MWDI rental: OBI Foundation level IV, sessions 6
2020-09-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)

MWDI rental: OBI Foundation: Level 2, session 1
2020-09-18 - 2020-09-19

MDDS Presents: CPR & AED Training - SOLD OUT
2020-09-16 18:00 - 21:00
CPR & AED Training
Presented by American Workplace Safety
This program is ideal for all dental office personnel who need CPR & AED training or recertification.
Date
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Time
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Rate
$65 MDDS Member – SOLD OUT
$65 MDDS Member Staff – SOLD OUT
$75 Non-MDDS Member – SOLD OUT
$75 Non-MDDS Member Staff – SOLD OUT
CE Credits: 3
Format: Lecture/Hands-on
Registration Deadline: September 7, 2020
Cancellation Deadline: September 11, 2020
2 Easy Ways to Register
Online – available 24 hours/day
Click here to register online
Phone In
Available Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm at (303) 488-9700
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations will be accepted and are entitled to a refund provided they are received at MDDS by the cancellation deadline of each course. Refunds will not be made for cancellations after the cancellation deadline.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
All participants will be asked screening questions and temperatures will be taken upon entry. Per Colorado state mandate, everyone is required to wear a mask throughout the course. The course will include two-person skills training and the breathing portion of the skills training will be conducted using BVM/ambu bags. Gloves are required during the skills training portion of the course. Training mannequins will be wiped down with cavi-wipes after each participant.
MWDI Parking Information
For your convenience, we have free parking in two retail garages within the Beauvallon building (east-facing side). Both garages are accessed from Lincoln Street between 9th and 10th Avenues. Parking in these garages is available on a first-come, first-served basis. ** If you are attending a large course/event at the MWDI, we recommend arriving early in case the garages fill and alternative parking must be secured. Be aware – The garages come up quickly after you cross 9th Avenue and both have left lane entrances. All numbered spaces within both retail parking garages (without “Reserved” signs) are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Do not park in any spaces marked “Matrix” or “KCNC.” Do not park in the residential parking. Residential garages are at the back of the retail garages. The north and south garages are not connected. Both have open parking available. See link for more information.

August New Member Welcome Event - Hike
2020-08-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Upper Maxwell Falls, 8101-, 8399 Black Mountain Dr, Conifer, CO, 80433, United States
Join MDDS for the August New Member Welcome Event. We will be enjoying Colorado’s front range mountains on a guided hike in Conifer, CO on the Upper Maxwell Falls/Cliff Loop trail. Perfect for all skill levels, this 3-mile hike has beautiful views and is a great opportunity to safely connect with your dental colleagues. Snacks and refreshments will be provided after the hike.
All MDDS member dentists are invited to attend this FREE event. Space will be limited to comply with local ordinances on gathering sizes as well as keep everyone safe, so sign up below today! (An RSVP will be required for attendance.)
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Dr. Appt (cs)
2020-08-06 10:00 - 11:00

MWDI rental: OBI Foundation level IV, session 5
2020-07-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-07-24 08:00 - 17:00

MWDI Rental: Planmeca training
2020-07-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-07-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-07-15 08:00 - 19:30, 2020-07-14 08:00 - 19:30

Planmeca set up
2020-07-13 08:00 - 17:00

MDDS Presents: Live Webinar - Er:YAG and Nd:YAG Laser Training
2020-05-22 08:00 - 12:30
Free Live Webinar! Er:YAG and Nd:YAG Laser Training – Take Your Practice to the Next Level

Presented by Dr. Terry Alford
Utilizing the unique properties of Er:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers in daily practice can provide dentists a host of new treatment possibilities. Increase practice ROI with conservative and pain-free dentistry, superior endodontics, implantology, periodontics and less-invasive soft tissue surgery. Join Dr. Terry Alford to learn how laser dentistry can offer speed, precision and a wide-range of highly effective hard and soft-tissue treatments.
Course objectives:
• Frenectomies
• Restorative dentistry procedures, including anesthesia-free cavity preparations
• Enhanced endodontic treatment with laser-activated irrigation
• Laser-assisted new attachment procedures with true regeneration including treatment of peri-implantitis involving no risk of heat or damage to the implant
• Improved tooth extraction, while preserving bone and offering superior socket debridement for immediate implant placement
• Fibroma and hemangioma removal
• Herpetic lesion treatment
• Airway enhancement procedures to increase oxygen intake, decrease the amplitude of snoring reduce the effects of sleep apnea
Gain valuable information on laser-tissue interactions/benefits, proper case selection and effectively implementing the laser into your everyday practice.
Important Note: This webinar is a prerequisite for Dr. Alford’s October 2020 hands-on training course.
Dr. Terry Alford received his DDS from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. He maintains a private practice in Bradenton, FL and serves as a visiting clinical instructor at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry and LECOM School of Dentistry. Additionally, he teaches cosmetic reconstruction, CAD/CAM prosthesis, veneers and implant supported crowns. He holds a master’s certification in laser dentistry and hosts a laser study club with the goal of educating dentists in the use of modern lasers.
This course is presented in partnership with:
Date: Friday, May 22, 2020
Time: 8:00am – 12:30pm (1/2-hour break)
Rate: Free
CE Credits: 4
Format: Live Webinar
Additional Learning Opportunity!
Join Dr. Alford in October 2020 for HANDS-ON Er:YAG and Nd:YAG Laser Training – Take Your Practice to the Next Level. Registration coming soon.

MDDS Presents: HANDS-ON The A-Z Guide for Same-Day Restorations - POSTPONED
2020-04-24 08:00 - 15:00
This event is postponed due to COVID-19.
HANDS-ON The A-Z Guide for Same-Day Restorations
Presented by Dr. Justin Chi

Advancements in technology have brought a wave of digital solutions from the laboratory to the clinical environment. With intraoral scanners and new milling capabilities, there has never been a greater opportunity for dentists to control the restorative process while boosting productivity and maximizing patient comfort and convenience. This course offers hands-on introduction to these technologies and how to best integrate them into the modern dental practice.
Objectives
1. Learn how to use intraoral scanners to acquire digital impressions
2. Utilize chairside software to identify margins and create functional and esthetic designs
3. Review finishing and delivery options for various chairside materials
Dr. Justin Chi joined Glidewell Laboratories in 2015 after graduating from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Prior to that, Dr. Chi received his Bachelor of Science degree in dental laboratory technology from the LSU School of Dentistry, and earned his CDT in crown and bridge in 2007. While working at E4D Technologies as a dental technician and clinical educator from 2007–2011, he aided in the development of new-user documentation, and led basic and advanced training seminars for dental professionals both locally and abroad.
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Date
Friday, April 24, 2020 – postponed

Time
8:00am – 3:00pm
Rate
$150 MDDS Member
$150 MDDS Member Staff
$189 Non-MDDS Member
$189 Non-MDDS Member Staff
CE Credits: 6
Format: Lecture/Hands-on
This course is sponsored by:
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations will be accepted and are entitled to a refund provided they are received at MDDS by the cancellation deadline. Refunds will not be given for cancellations after the cancellation deadline.
MWDI Parking Information
For your convenience, we have free parking in two retail garages within the Beauvallon building (east-facing side). Both garages are accessed from Lincoln Street between 9th and 10th Avenues. Parking in these garages is available on a first-come, first-served basis. **If you are attending a large course/event at the MWDI, we recommend arriving early in case the garages fill and alternative parking must be secured. Be aware – the garages come up quickly after you cross 9th Avenue and both have left lane entrances. All numbered spaces within both retail parking garages (without “Reserved” signs) are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Do not park in any spaces with a red sign that says “Matrix” or “KCNC.” Do not park in the residential parking. Residential garages are at the back of the retail garages. The north and south garages are not connected. Both have open parking available. See link for more information.

ADA COVID-19 Update Webinar (cs)
2020-04-21 13:00 - 13:30, 2020-04-14 13:00 - 13:30, 2020-04-07 13:00 - 13:30, 2020-03-31 13:00 - 13:30, 2020-03-24 13:00 - 13:30, 2020-03-17 13:00 - 13:30

MDDS Presents: CPR & AED Training - POSTPONED
2020-04-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Mountain West Dental Institute
This event is postponed due to COVID-19.
CPR & AED Training
Presented by American Workplace Safety
This program is ideal for all dental office personnel who need CPR & AED training or recertification.
Date
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 – postponed
Time
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Rate
$65 MDDS Member
$65 MDDS Member Staff
$75 Non-MDDS Member
$75 Non-MDDS Member Staff
CE Credits: 3
Format: Lecture/Hands-on
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations will be accepted and are entitled to a refund provided they are received at MDDS by the cancellation deadline of each course. Refunds will not be made for cancellations after the cancellation deadline.
MWDI Parking Information
For your convenience, we have free parking in two retail garages within the Beauvallon building (east-facing side). Both garages are accessed from Lincoln Street between 9th and 10th Avenues. Parking in these garages is available on a first-come, first-served basis. ** If you are attending a large course/event at the MWDI, we recommend arriving early in case the garages fill and alternative parking must be secured. Be aware – The garages come up quickly after you cross 9th Avenue and both have left lane entrances. All numbered spaces within both retail parking garages (without “Reserved” signs) are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Do not park in any spaces marked “Matrix” or “KCNC.” Do not park in the residential parking. Residential garages are at the back of the retail garages. The north and south garages are not connected. Both have open parking available. See link for more information.

MDDS Presents: HANDS-ON The Chairside Assistant's Role with Dental Implants - POSTPONED
2020-04-03 08:00 - 11:00
This event is postponed due to COVID-19.
HANDS-ON The Chairside Assistant’s Role with Dental Implants
Presented by Dr. Brian Butler and Dr. Dennis Waguespack
Participate in sessions with two different implant systems: Straumann and Nobel Biocare. Learn the components necessary for implant treatment . Discuss the different components of the implant flow for restorations and get hands-on practice with all necessary components. Review the familiarity between systems which expands your knowledge to work with different systems.
Objectives
1. Learn the implant parts necessary for each step
2. Identify the implant parts for three different implant systems
3. Learn the similarities of the implant parts between different systems
4. Identify parts to order for each step
5. Become familiar with parts needed for provisional restorations, impressions, lab components and final restorations
6. Identify necessary components for locator components
Continental breakfast will be provided.
Date: Friday, April 3, 2020
Time: 8:00am – 11:00am
Rate:
$125 MDDS Member Staff
$155 Non-MDDS Member Staff
CE Credits: 3
Format: Hands-on
Registration Deadline: March 23, 2020
Cancellation Deadline: March 27, 2020
2 Easy Ways to Register
Online – available 24 hours/day
Click here for online registration
Phone In
Available Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm at (303) 488-9700
Course Materials Provided by:
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations will be accepted and are entitled to a refund provided they are received at MDDS by the cancellation deadline. Refunds will not be given for cancellations after the cancellation deadline.
MWDI Parking Information
For your convenience, we have free parking in two retail garages within the Beauvallon building (east-facing side). Both garages are accessed from Lincoln Street between 9th and 10th Avenues. Parking in these garages is available on a first-come, first-served basis. ** If you are attending a large course/event at the MWDI, we recommend arriving early in case the garages fill and alternative parking must be secured. Be aware – the garages come up quickly after you cross 9th Avenue and both have left lane entrances. All numbered spaces within both retail parking garages (without “Reserved” signs) are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Do not park in any spaces with a red sign that says “Matrix” or “KCNC.” Do not park in the residential parking. Residential garages are at the back of the retail garages. The north and south garages are not connected. Both have open parking available.

Social media webinar (cs)
2020-04-02 09:00 - 10:00

CDA & MDDS Present: Webinar - COVID-19, the Federal Relief Bill (H.R. 6201) and Its HR Impact on the Dental Profession
2020-03-27 13:00 - 14:00
COVID-19, the Federal Relief Bill (H.R. 6201) and Its HR Impact on the Dental Profession
Presented by Gary Benson

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is designed to help employers and employees. The bill is very specific in composition but is designed to provide benefits to those affected by COVID-19. Learn what this legislation means for both employers and employees.
Learning Objectives:

Find out how employers and employees are covered under H.R. 6201.
Learn if you or your employees are covered under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act.
Learn if you or your employees are covered under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act.
Better understand how the tax credits may benefit you.

Date: Friday, March 27, 2020
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm (plus on-demand)
Rate: No Cost!
CE Credits: 1 (for live webinar participants only)
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/341288815043891468
Gary Benson has been practicing human resources law for more than 20 years. He is a partner at Dworkin, Chambers, Williams, York, Benson & Evans, PC where he counsels numerous businesses on their employment practices and procedures. In addition to being an experienced litigator, he is also a frequent lecturer on issues surrounding employment law and has presented for the Colorado Bar Association.

Budget Call (cs, sf)
2020-03-27 11:00 - 12:00

CDA & MDDS Present: Webinar - COVID-19 and the HR Practices You Need to Implement Now
2020-03-26 13:00 - 14:00
COVID-19 and the HR Practices You Need to Implement Now
Presented by Gary Benson
The details around COVID-19 and what it means for the dental profession seem to change daily, if not hourly. Gain clarity on the human resource implications of this pandemic, practices you should implement right away as well as HR actions to avoid.
Learning Objectives:

Get answers to tough questions like, “Should I layoff or furlough team members?”
Understand the difference between unemployment and under-employment filing options.
Gain information about tax implications for various scenarios.
Get insight on HR practices to avoid during this healthcare crisis.

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2020
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm (plus on-demand)
Rate: No Cost!
CE Credits: 1 (for live webinar participants only)
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4678809410061170187

Gary Benson has been practicing human resources law for more than 20 years. He is a partner at Dworkin, Chambers, Williams, York, Benson & Evans, PC where he counsels numerous businesses on their employment practices and procedures. In addition to being an experienced litigator, he is also a frequent lecturer on issues surrounding employment law and has presented for the Colorado Bar Association.

MWDI Rental: Peak Dental Services
2020-03-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-03-19 08:00 - 17:00

MWDI rental: OBI Foundation level IV, sessions 4
2020-03-14 08:00 - 17:00
