Dr. Versman is a periodontist in the Denver - Aurora, Colorado area who is dedicated to treating gum disease, gingivitis and replacing missing teeth with dental implants.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS B.S. 1968
Chicago, Illinois D.D.S. 1970
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA M.S. PERIODONTOLOGY 1972
Iowa City, Iowa CERTIFICATE OF PERIODONTOLOGY 1972
DIPLOMATE - AMERICAN BOARD OF PERIODONTOLOGY 1980
TRUSTEE TO THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION representing Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nevada & Hawaii
FELLOW – INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF DENTISTS
FELLOW – AMERICAN COLLEGE OF DENTISTS
FELLOW – PIERRE FAUCHARD ACADEMY
FELLOW – ACADEMY OF OSSEOINTEGRATION
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PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC MEMBERSHIPS
American Dental Association
Colorado Dental Association
Metropolitan Denver Dental Society
Academy of Osseointegration
American Academy of Periodontology
Rocky Mountain Society of Periodontists
North American Society of Periodontists
North American Periodontal Study Club
Denver Academy of Clinical Dentistry
Columbine Periodontal Study Club
Positions within professional organizations:
COLORADO STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners-Appt. by Gov. Romer, 1993-98.
Vice President, Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners, 1995.
Chairman, Rules Committee, Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners, 1995-98.
Co-Chairman, Minimal Standards for New Patient Exam Committee, Colorado State Board of
Dental Examiners, 1997.
Periodontal Consultant, Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners, 1995-98.
Central Region Dental Testing Service-Examiner, 1993-1998
LEGISLATIVE TESTIMONY - STATE OF COLORADO, 1995, 2003, 2004, 2005.
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION (ADA)
ADA 14th District Trustee - representing Colorado, Arizona, NewMexico,Wyoming, Nevada, Utah and Hawaii.
ADA Council on Members Insurance and Retirement Programs, 2005-
ADA Reference Committee-Legal and Legislative, 2004.
ADA 14 District-Workforce Model, Reference Committee, 2005.
ADA 14 District-Legal and Legislative Reference Committee Chairman, 2004.
ADA 14 District-Legal and Legislative Reference Committee Chairman, 2003
ADA Delegate-Annual Session, 2002-2006.
ADA Washington Leadership Conference, 2002-2006.
COLORADO DENTAL ASSOCIATION (CDA)
CDA Immediate Past President, 2005-2006.
CDA President, 2004-2005.
CDA President Elect, 2003-2004.
CDA Vice President, 2002-2003.
CDA Treasurer, 2000-2002.
CDA Executive Committee, 2000-2006.
CDA Dental Insurance Task Force Chairman, 2005-
CDA Budget Chairman, 2000-2002.
CDA Sunset Review Committee, 2000-2004
CDA Council of Government Affairs, 1988-1993, 2001-2004.
CDA 3rd Party Intervention Task Force, 2004-
CDA Direct Reimbursement Task Force, 2004-
CDA Allied Dental Team Task Force, 2004-
CDA Give Kids A Smile Task Force, 2004-2005.
CDA Colorado Dental Association Enterprises, Inc. 2001-2002.
CDA Council on Dental Health Care Plans, 1988-90.
CDA Liaison Task Force, State Board of Dental Examiners, 1991-93.
CDA Dental Hygiene Task Force, 1990-93.
CDA Delta Task Force Committee, 1999-2001.
CDA Sunset Review Legislative Spokesperson, 2003 & 2004.
CDA State Board of Examiners Subcommittee, Chairman, 1990-93.
CDA Crisis Committee, 1991-93.
CDA House of Delegates, 1989-92.
CDA Liability Insurance Trust, Board of Directors, 1987-93, 2005-2006.
CDA Liability Insurance Trust, Treasurer, Board of Directors, 1990.
CDA Liability Insurance Trust, Co-Chairman, Implant Requirement Committee.
CDA Liability Insurance Trust, Administrative Search Committee, 1993.
CDA/Delta Dental Committee on Professional Relations, Chairman, 2001-2004
COLORADO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (CODPAC), Chairman, 2001-2005.
ACADEMY OF OSSEOINTEGRATION - (IMPLANT ACADEMY)
Education Committee, Academy of Osseointegration, 1990-1996.
Nominating Committee, Academy of Osseointegration, 1992-1995.
Chairman, Lunch for Learning, Academy of Osseointegration Annual Session, 1998 & 1999
Annual Session Table Clinic Chairman, Academy of Osseointegration, 1993 and 1994.
AD HOC Reach Out Program Committee, Academy of Osseointegration, 1995-96.
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws Committee, Academy of Osseointegration, 1995-96.
President, Colorado Osseointegration Study Club, 1992.
Secretary-Treasurer, Colorado Osseointegration Study Club, 1991.
Advisory Committee, Interpore International, 1990-96.
PERIODONTICS
President, North American Society of Periodontists, 1987-88.
President, Rocky Mountain Society of Periodontists, 1977.
Secretary-Treasurer, Rocky Mountain Society of Periodontists, 1976.
Committee on Clinical Practice, American Academy of Periodontology, 2001-2004.
Associate Membership Committee – American Academy of Periodontology, 1988-90.
Board of Directors, Colorado-Wyoming Chapter of American Society of Preventive
Dentistry, 1976.
Local Arrangements Committee, National Meeting, American Society of Preventive
Dentistry, 1977.
President, Aurora Dental Health Unit, 1984-85.
Vice-President, Aurora Dental Health Unit, 1983-84.
Membership Committee, Metropolitan Denver Dental Society, 1979-81.
President, Denver Academy of Clinical Dentistry, 1987-91.
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
Assistant Clinical Professor: Dept. of Periodontology, 1976-Present.
Honorary Alumni, University of Colorado School of Dentistry, 2004.
Search Committee, University of Colorado School of Dentistry-Department of Periodontology.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Didactic and Clinical Instructor: University of Iowa, Dept. of Periodontology, 1971-1972.
GUEST LECTURER:
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Depts. of Periodontology, Dental Hygiene and Prosthodontics
METROPOLITAN DENVER DENTAL SOCIETY, MIDWINTER MEETING
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOCIETY OF PERIODONTISTS
ROCKY MOUNTAIN DENTAL STUDY CLUB
AURORA DENTAL CHAPTER
ADAMS DENTAL CHAPTER
ARAPAHOE DENTAL CHAPTER
ALPHA OMEGA DENVER ALUMNI CHAPTER
DENVER ACADEMY OF CLINICAL DENTISTRY
BOULDER DENTAL SOCIETY
NORTH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PERIODONTISTS
NORTH AMERICAN PERIODONTAL STUDY CLUB
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
BOSTON UNIVERSITY GRADUATE PROGRAM IN PERIODONTICS
PUEBLO DENTAL SOCIETY
COLORADO SOCIETY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTS
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PERIODONTOLOGY
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