Want to Get Involved?
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
TOOTHAPALOOZA 2025
Interested in helping do mini-exams during the community free night at Imagine Children’s Museum (ICM) in Everett? Come for all or part of the time. This is our Society’s 18th year partnering with ICM for Give Kids a Smile. Dentists & Assistants needed. Contact Sandra at SCDS office to sign up.
Sno-Isle Tech Seeks Volunteers for Dental Assisting Program & Clinic
Are you willing to share your knowledge and skills with dental students at Sno-Isle? Volunteers are welcome to visit the classroom to speak, help with skill checks, demonstrate procedures, and/or join the Advisory Board. Contact Instructor Kelly Beebout, RDA, BeeboutKM@mukilteo.wednet.edu
or (425) 348-2228 (office).
Medical Teams International Dental Van
The mission of the Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Program is to provide free dental care to people who are living near or below the federal poverty line, are under-insured and have no viable alternatives for dental care. In partnership with volunteer dental professionals our primary goal is to eliminate pain and prevent future tooth decay. If you are interested in learning more about how to get involved please contact Tiffany at 425.284.1958. Retired or retiring soon? The State of WA will provide insurance and licensing fees to make it easy for you to volunteer. There are upcoming opportunities in Lynnwood, Edmonds, and Skagit County on varying days of the week Monday thru Saturday. Let us know when you can help and we’ll work around your schedule.
Leadership
Interested in serving on the SCDS Executive Committee? Nominations are accepted each March, with Elections held in April each year. The committee meets just six times per year at 5:50PM just prior to each regular dental society meeting, plus one dinner planning meeting in August.
WSDA Leadership Institute
The Washington State Dental Association offers leadership training for members interested in being more involved at the state or local society levels. For details or to apply, please visit: .https://www.wsdasource.org/membership/get-involved/leadership-institute
The Orcas Island Community Dental Program
The Orcas Island Community Dental Program is looking for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants willing to come to Orcas Island to help support a new community dental clinic beginning April 2024. This is an amazing opportunity to visit the gem of the San Juan Islands and help the residents of Orcas Island who currently lack access to dental care.
► Serve on the island for one to four days per month until more permanent staffing can be established.
► Compensatory stipend, ferry cost reimbursement, and short stay accommodations for those who come to provide dental services. Great for those who are:Retired and still licensed; semi-retired and would like a unique dental experience, or; still practicing and looking to use your skills to help a very deserving populace.
Please direct any questions about this opportunity or if you would like to participate in the Orcas Island Community Dental Clinic, contact: Kristen Rezabek, (360) 370-7518, Kristenr@sanjuancountywa.gov
Everyone For Veterans
We invite you to make a profound impact on the lives of our nation’s heroes by partnering with Everyone for Veterans. Together, we can transform the oral health and overall well-being of those who have served our nation selflessly. By dedicating your skills to providing dental care to a veteran in need in your community, you can help them regain not only their oral health but also their self-confidence and overall quality of life.
Join us in making a significant difference in the lives of veterans. Your support can restore self-confidence, alleviate pain, and rebuild hope. Together, we can create healthier smiles and brighter futures for veterans and their families. Volunteer Today: https://www.everyoneforveterans.org/dental-volunteer-opportunities
Volunteer at UW SOD
Contact Christina Wee at cwee@uw.edu to volunteer at the dental school and impact future dental professionals! Affiliate Faculty give 4 hours a week. That’s all it takes to give back to our profession!
