2025-2026 SKCDS Election
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Seattle-King County Dental Society (SKCDS) Elections! This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of dentistry in our community.
The Importance of Leadership in Dentistry:
Leadership in dentistry is essential for advancing the profession, ensuring high-quality patient care, and shaping the future of oral healthcare. Strong leadership empowers dental professionals to advocate for their peers, influence policy, and drive innovation within the field.
What Makes SKCDS Special:
Seattle-King County Dental Society (SKCDS) is one of the largest dental membership societies in the Pacific Northwest, representing organized Dentistry along side the ADA and WSDA! This means our impact and influence can make a big difference. We need passionate leaders like YOU to help shape the future of our profession!
Seattle-King County is a driving force for dentistry, and SKCDS leaders play a key role in shaping the direction of our profession at local and state levels. Whether you're passionate about advocacy, education, or professional development, there’s a place for you in SKCDS leadership.
Lead the Future of Dentistry – Run for SKCDS Elected Office!
Open Positions:
- President-Elect (1 Open Position) | Term Commitment: 1 year as president-elect, 1 year as president, & 1 year as immediate past-president.
- This position also represents as a Delegate to the WSDA during the September House of Delegates event. This position shall also be a member of the Program & Continuing Dental Education Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
- Executive Council (5 Open Positions) | Term Commitment: 3 Open Positions for 3 year term & 2 Open Positions for 2 year term.
- This role will supervise and conduct the business of the Society. Establish and maintain standard operating procedures and policies.
- Delegate to the WSDA (7 Open Positions) | Term Commitment: 3 year term
- House of Delegates rotates from Tacoma & Spokane each year. Delegates to WSDA commit to attending in person for their 3 year commitment. HOD 2025 Tacoma, HOD 2026 Spokane, & HOD 2027 Tacoma. SKCDS offers a stipend to support financial costs to the delegate.
*In an effort to support our members elected to delegate positions, SKCDS has an approved increased stipend starting 2025 HOD to support the out of pocket expenses.
Requirement of the above positions: All candidates must be active and life members of SKCDS, as defined by SKCDS Bylaws.
Submit your application now!
Please send your Candidate Statement with photo to the Executive Director at ExecutiveDirector@SKCDS.com.
Your Candidate Statement should include:
- An introduction of yourself, the position you are running for as well as why you are running for the given position.
- Share what you hope to contribute while in the position you are seeking.
