Birner Dental Management Services, Inc.                         Exhibit No. 99.1
3801 East Florida Avenue, Suite 508
Denver, Colorado 80210
303-691-0680

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 22, 2007

                    BIRNER DENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
                  PURCHASES 100,000 SHARES OF ITS COMMON STOCK

DENVER, COLORADO, August 22, 2007. Birner Dental Management Services, Inc.
(NASDAQ Capital Market: BDMS), operators of PERFECT TEETH(R) dental practices,
purchased, in a single private transaction approved by the Board of Directors
and outside of previously publicly announced plans, 100,000 shares of its Common
Stock for $20.75 per share. This purchase, of approximately $2.1 million, was
financed with borrowings under the Company's Credit Facility. Fred Birner, CEO
and Chairman of the Board, said, "the stock repurchase was a good investment
opportunity for the Company."

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the matters discussed herein may contain forward-looking statements
that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from expectations. These include statements
regarding the benefits to the Company of the stock repurchase. These and other
risks and uncertainties are set forth in the reports filed by the Company with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any obligation to
update these forward-looking statements.

For Further Information Contact:

Birner Dental Management Services, Inc.
Dennis Genty
Chief Financial Officer
(303) 691-0680