Dentist in Boulder Commits to Several Hours of Continuing Education Each Year

Dr. Mark Barnes, Boulder dentist, keeps up-to-date with dental advancements through continuing education courses.

2011-12-22

BOULDER, CO, December 22, 2011 (Press-News.org) Leading dentist in Boulder, Dr. Mark Barnes, has over 1100 hours of post-graduate training and commits to many hours each year for remaining up-to-date with dental advancements. Dr. Barnes maintains continuing education course, as well as lectures on subjects such as TMJ and sleep apnea treatment in Boulder and other areas.

Dr. Barnes, Boulder dentist, and his staff regularly participate in continuing education programs, while doing everything they can to offer patients the best care possible. Continuing education allows Dr. Barnes to help his patients achieve and maintain a beautiful smile, healthier gums and teeth, and a comfortable bite.

"Just as I continue my education, I find it necessary that my patients are provided the same knowledge of dental health care issues. By maintaining on-going education courses I can provide my patients with quality, up-to-date dental health care," said Dr. Mark Barnes, Boulder, CO dentist.

Additionally, patients can visit the practice's website for access to an education library that contains a vast variety of dental health care topics. Patients can easily access the library via the practice's homepage. By visiting the education library, patients can research an array of dental topics including sleep apnea treatment and TMJ treatment in Boulder.

Whether patients are in search of routine dental care information, or Boulder sleep apnea treatment or TMJ, they can turn to Dr. Mark Barnes, sedation dentist in Boulder, and his dedicated staff for more information on their dental care. Dr. Barnes is committed to providing patients a wealth of information online, as well as in his office.

The qualified staff at Barnes Dentistry takes the time with their patients to explain their treatment options and inform them of their available options. Barnes Dentistry takes pride in providing patients with a comfortable office experience with a staff that is friendly and knowledgeable.

Dr. Mark Barnes, dentist in Boulder, CO, has been practicing dentistry for more than 20 years. He is committed to providing comfortable, high quality dental care to his patients, which can be seen through his commitment to continuing education courses every year.

About Barnes Dentistry: Dr. Mark Barnes has been practicing dental health care for 24 years with an emphasis on personalized attention. Dr. Barnes provides general family dentistry, as well as specialized treatment for TMJ, headaches, sleep apnea, snoring. He also provides Sedation dentistry for anxious patients. Dr. Barnes also offers sedation for patients experiencing dental anxiety. He attended the University of Iowa Dental College for his D.D.S. and completed a postgraduate general practice residency at the University Hospital of Denver.

Media Contact:
Dr. Mark Barnes
drbarnes@markjbarnesdds.com
6700 Lookout Road Suite 1
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 530-7525
http://www.markjbarnesdds.com

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