UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) January 17, 2008
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Birner Dental Management Services, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Colorado
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-23367 84-1307044
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
3801 East Florida Avenue, Suite 508, Denver, CO 80210
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(303) 691-0680
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report.)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
Increased Quarterly Dividend.
On January 17, 2008, Birner Dental Management Services, Inc. announced, in the
attached press release, an increase in the Company's quarterly dividend to $.17
per share from $.15 per share in 2008. The press release is filed as Exhibit
99.9
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.9 Announcement of an increase in quarterly dividends from $.15
to $.17 per share.
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.
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a Colorado corporation
Date: January 17, 2008 By: /s/ Dennis N. Genty
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Name: Dennis N. Genty
Title: Chief Financial Officer, Secretary,
Treasurer and Director (Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)