Dr. Sheila Hartle DDS
Continuing Professional Dental Community Involvement
To help put things in perspective, The Colorado Dental Association licensure requires 30 hours of continuing dental education every TWO years. Dr. Sheila Hartle averages over 100 hours of continuing dental education in ONE year.
Dr. Hartle is committed to staying at the forefront of dental education. She regularly attends lectures and is a member of several prestigious study clubs. These study clubs are composed of both general dentist small business owners like herself and a collective group of specialists from each facet of dentistry in the Springs. These selective groups provide pertinent dental education, community, and accountability in the dental field.
How does this help her patients?
These study clubs allow Dr. Hartle to stay on top of cutting-edge dental treatment, new techniques, products, and comprehensive ways to better serve her patients. Also, her involvement in these organizations allows her to network with some of the best specialists in town. When needed, she partners with the right specialist for her patients’ treatments to provide them with a cohesive team of dental providers and holistic dental care. She regularly communicates with the specialty providers and sees them at monthly local meetings to discuss treatment options best suited for her patients. As a family business owner and health care provider, her patient’s understanding of their treatment and all possible options is a top priority. Communication with her patients is essential, so no person or treatment discussed gets lost in the shuffle of referrals and appointments.
Dr. Hartle’s mission is to provide conservative and compassionate care with excellent results. In light of this, she and the incredible team at Hartle Family Dentistry pay personal attention to every patient. She recognizes that dental appointments can be stressful for patients. Therefore, she strives to make every visit relaxing and unhurried with her gentle demeanor. As a family dentist, Dr. Hartle enjoys treating patients across generations and keeping their smiles healthy. She desires to build lasting relationships with her patients.
Study Cubs:
Pikes Peak Study Club
Seattle Study Club
Spear Study Club
Dental Organizations:
American Dental Association
Colorado Dental Association
Colorado Springs Dental Society
Academy of General Dentistry
