Richard Handelman, DDS, MBA, WSET-*
Scottsdale, AZ
85255
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EDUCATION
Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1969-1971 University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. GPA: 3.8, Major GPA: 3.8, 1972 Biology Major
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1973-1976 Doctor of Dental Surgery; General Dentistry
B.S./D.D.S (combined degree)
Court of Masters Sommeliers, Aspen, Colorado. Level One Completion 2004 Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs Colorado; GPA 4.0 President’s Honor Roll Paralegal Certification, 2010
University of Denver
EMBA candidate, MBA anticipated in August, 2013
Current Licenses: Arizona
Colorado
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
-Thirty Years of Experience in Clinical and Administration of the General Dental Practice
-Owner, Operator, Director, and Consultant to large Multi-Doctor, Multi-Location Practices
-Regional Dental Director of Multi-Doctor, Multi-Location Practice Network
-Accomplished Clinician with Special Interests in Endodontics, Oral Surgery, and Radiology
- Experienced Team Motivator
-HMO, PPO, IPO Operational Expertise
-Accomplished in Clinical and Management Operations
-Operations and Clinical Experience in both Public and Private Companies PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
R.J. Handelman, DDS P.A., Minneapolis, Minnesota 1976 to 1989 Private Solo General Practice
Private Solo General Practice
TexaTonka Nursing Home, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 1976 to 1978 Dental Director
Director of Dentistry for Geriatric / Medically Compromised Patient Texas Terrace Nursing Home, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 1977 to 1978 Dental Director
Director of Dentistry for In -Patient Services
Methodist Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1978 to 1988 Dental Staff
Operating and Emergency Room Staff Privileges
Mount Sinai Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1978 to 1988 Dental Staff
Operating Room Dental Staff Privileges
Consumers Association for Professional Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1985 to 1988
Dental Consultant
Consultant to Development of Statewide IPO and PPO Southeast Denver Dental Associates P.C., Denver, Colorado 1989 to 1991 Associate Dentist
Associate in Multi Doctor general and Specialty Practice Three Peaks Dental Health P.C., Colorado Springs, Colorado 1995 to 2001 President, Chief Clinician
President and Clinical Officer of Multi Location, Multi Doctor Practice Network Monarch Dental Corporation, Dallas,Texas 1997 to 2001 Regional Dental Director, Colorado
Clinical and Operational Director of Multi Location Multi Doctor Practice Net- work for Public Company
Intermountain Companies, Inc., Greenwood Village, Colorado 2000 to 2010 President
Real Estate and Equipment Leasing Company Designed to Turnkey Offices for the Dental Professional
Blue Mesa Dental Associates, Colorado Springs, Colorado 2003 to 2010 President
President and Chief Clinician, Multi Doctor, Multi Location Practice Network Fortis Insurance 2002 to 2011
Colorado State Dental Director
State Dental Director and Member of the Board
Cigna Dental Health
Member of the Board of Directors 2005 to Present
CMRC
Chief Dental Surgeon
Department of Corrections 2014-2015
Western Dental and Orthodontics 2015-2019
Lead Clinician
RJ Handelman DDS
TLC Dentistry LLC
Dentist Sub-Contractor and Locums. 2019-Present
Richard Handelman, DDS, MBA. 8/20-Present
EFDA Instructor
Phoenix College
Operations and Quality Assurance Consultant. 6/21-Present Richard Handelman, DDS, MBA, Consultant in operations and quality assur- ance for large national dental company
Arizona State Dental Board
Special Investigations (contract position)
ARTICLES "Managing Managed Dental Care." January 1996. Guide to the Philosophy and Success of the IPO,PPO, HMO Dental Practice
“Expect Napa Valley Wine Prices to Increase” May 2012 Price Elasticity of Wine
“ Discount ‘Boutique Wine Distribution” October 2012, Value Proposition, Feasibility and Innovation
“Wine Selection” November 2012, A PowerPoint Purchase Selection Sur- vey from a statistical viewpoint
AFFILIATIONS • American Dental Association
• Member at Large, Colorado Dental Association. Council on Governmental Affairs
• Metro Denver Dental Society
• American Academy of Dental Group Practice
• Washington University Alumni Association
• University of Minnesota Alumni Association
CREDENTIALS • National Dental Boards, 1976
• Central Regional Dental Boards, 1976
• Minnesota State Dental Boards, 1976
• Colorado State Dental Boards, 1988
COURSES AND SEMINARS
• Continuing Dental Education. More Than 2500 Hours of Continuing Educa- tion including:Perio Institute; Implantology; Oral Surgery; Risk Management; Surgical Updates; Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office; Endodontics; CPR Currency
SPECIAL MENTION • Daughters Jennifer, Jessica, Jocelyn
• Single and Multi Engine Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot; Multi Engine In- structor
Eagle Scout; Order of the Arrow
Court of Masters Sommeliers: Level One Sommelier