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The Metro Denver Dental Society strives to be a leading provider of quality continuing education for dental professionals in the Rocky Mountain region. Members have come to rely on our in-person lectures and hands-on courses as well as the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) for their CE. We are now pleased to offer a variety of virtual learning options as well. 

Live Virtual

August 19: Webinar: Financial Wellness Series: Tax Planning 101

Understanding how to manage your taxes proactively can lead to smarter financial decisions and long-term savings. Whether you’re a W-2 employee or a self-employed dental professional, you’ll gain practical knowledge of common deductions, tax timelines, and strategic concepts that can help you maximize your income and minimize your tax liability. 

Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

CE Credits: 1

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$0 MDDS Dental Team
$25 MDDS Non-member
$25 MDDS Non-member Dental Team

August 26 - Webinar - Promoting a Culture of Safety: Professionally Essential, Financially Smart

Discover how patient and staff safety protocols can reduce liability, improve workflows, and lower costs in your dental practice. In this no-cost webinar, Dr. Micaela Gibbs will cover practical strategies for risk reduction, HIPAA compliance, and adherence to standards of care.

Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

CE Credits: 1

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$0 MDDS Member Staff
$0 CU-SDM Faculty
$25 Non-MDDS Member
$25 Non-MDDS Member Staff

Webinar: The Human Factor - Training Your Team Combat Cyber Threats

The final webinar in the Cybersecurity Series covers best practices for recognizing threats, password management, and advanced security strategies to protect your data. Learn how to train your team, implement cutting-edge technology, and safeguard your practice from cyberattacks.

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025

Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

CE Credits: 1

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$0 MDDS Member Staff
$25 Non-MDDS Member
$25 Non-MDDS Member Staff

Human Resources & Employment Law: Employee Policies Webinar

Does your dental practice need an employee handbook or not? This webinar covers essential policies, best practices for documentation and common pitfalls to avoid. Learn how to create clear, effective policies that support compliance and protect your practice.

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

CE Credits: 1

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$25 Non-MDDS Member

October 14 - Webinar - Designing Next Generation Digital Materials

Join Dr. Jeffrey Stansbury for an inside look at how 3D printing is reshaping restorative and prosthodontic dentistry. This webinar explores the latest innovations in additive manufacturing, including cutting-edge research at the CU School of Dental Medicine on monolithic printed dentures with antimicrobial properties.

Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

CE Credits: 1

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$0 MDDS Member Staff
$0 CU-SDM Faculty
$25 Non-MDDS Member
$25 Non-MDDS Member Staff

Human Resources & Employment Law: Workplace Civility Webinar

In the final webinar of the Human Resource and Employment Law Series, Mr. David Bashford explores common pitfalls, strategies for fostering a positive culture and best practices for handling employee concerns. Attendees will learn how to create a respectful and legally compliant work environment.

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

CE Credits: 1

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$25 Non-MDDS Member

November 11 - Webinar - Essential Strategies for Financial Success

Join financial planner, Mr. Jeff Feakes for a no-cost webinar tailored to dental professionals ready to take charge of their finances. Learn practical strategies to eliminate debt, navigate life and disability insurance, and build a solid investment foundation – no matter where you are in your career.

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

CE Credits: 1

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$0 MDDS Member Staff
$25 Non-MDDS Member
$25 Non-MDDS Member Staff

March 2 Webinar - Patient Communication

Join Dr. Jack Nguyen for a webinar on understanding patient personalities to build stronger, more trusting relationships. Learn how to recognize behavioral cues, tailor communication strategies, and enhance treatment outcomes through deeper connection. Perfect for teams looking to elevate care through personalized interactions and leadership.

Date: Monday, March 2, 2026

Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

CE Credits: 1

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$0 MDDS Member Staff
$25 Non-MDDS Member
$25 Non-MDDS Member Staff

On-Demand

Webinar - Safeguarding Your Dental Practice - Dispelling Ransomware Myths

In part 2 of the Cybersecurity Webinar Series, Mr. Paul Murphy, covers ransomware risks, human vulnerabilities, AI-based security tools and proactive measures to safeguard your practice. Gain the knowledge to protect your data, reputation and financial future from evolving cyber threats.

CE Credits: 1

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$0 MDDS Member Staff
$25 Non-MDDS Member
$25 Non-MDDS Member

Webinar: Suicide - What Oral Healthcare Providers Need to Know - May 15

As a dental professional, you may be the first to notice signs of a patient in crisis. This webinar explores suicide risk factors, warning signs, and intervention techniques to help you respond effectively. Join Ms. Diane Mullins and Dr. Terri Tilliss to gain the knowledge and confidence to make a life-saving difference.

CE Credits: 1.5

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$0 MDDS Member Staff
$25 Non-MDDS Member
$25 Non-MDDS Member Staff

Webinar - Securing Smiles - Cybersecurity Strategies to Dental Professionals

Protecting your practice’s data is just as crucial as caring for your patients. In this webinar, Mr. Paul Murphy will cover essential cybersecurity strategies, including safe browsing, email security, AI risks, multi-factor authentication, and more. Learn how to safeguard your practice from ransomware attacks, protect patient data and strengthen your overall security posture.

CE Credits: 1

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$0 MDDS Member Staff
$25 Non-MDDS Member
$25 Non-MDDS Member Staff

Instrument reprocessing is at the heart of a dental practice’s infection control plan and maintaining a safe care environment for our patients. Dental team members must understand the importance of proper instrument sterilization. In this course, we will discuss the rationale behind each step in instrument reprocessing and how to avoid common mistakes.

CE Credits: 1

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$0 MDDS Member Staff
$25 Non-MDDS Member
$25 Non-MDDS Member Staff

ABOUT MDDS

The Metro Denver Dental Society is a not-for-profit component society of the American Dental Association and the Colorado Dental Association.

The MDDS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. MDDS designates courses for the number of CE hours listed with each course. MDDS credits are approved by the AGD for Fellowship and Mastership credits.

Course Disclaimer: MDDS makes every effort to present high caliber speakers in their respective areas of expertise. MDDS courses are offered as information only and not as financial, accounting, legal or other professional advice. Attendees must consult with their own professional advisers. In addition, each participant must decide the merit and practicality of the material presented. The ideas and comments expressed during the courses are not necessarily endorsed by or are those of MDDS. MDDS warns attendees about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when integrating new techniques into your practices.