UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of reported event: August 12, 2004 Birner Dental Management Services, Inc. ----------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado ------------------------------------------------------------ (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 0-23367 84-1307044 ------------------------ --------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 3801 East Florida Avenue, Suite 508, Denver, CO 80210 ----------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) (303) 691-0680 -------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) -------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.) Item 12. Earnings Release. On August 12, 2004, Birner Dental Management Services, Inc. issued the attached press release reporting its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.8. (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.8 Earnings Release of Birner Dental Management Services, Inc. dated August 12, 2004. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. BIRNER DENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. a Colorado corporation Date: August 12, 2004 By: /s/ Dennis N. Genty --------------------------------- Name: Dennis N. Genty Title: Chief Financial Officer