Join a Committee
Involvement in a committee gives you in-depth knowledge of issues and provides a chance to stay in contact with your colleagues and leaders of the organization. You’ll get networking opportunities while also contributing to projects that benefit members like you!
Our committees meet on average 4-6 times a year. Some meetings are in person while others are via Zoom, depending on committee member availability. Committee members are invited to attend our events and to act as representatives of the organization. Generally, we ask that committee members set aside 1-2 hours per month to dedicate to committee responsibilities.
Interested but not sure? No problem! Join as a guest by contacting our Executive Director, Angela Landsberg. No commitment is necessary. Just attend a meeting to see if it feels like a good fit for you. We’d love to meet you and welcome your input and ideas. Hope to see you there!
Committee Meeting Calendar
Editorial
What we do: Provide oversight for Facets production, which delivers news, features, information, and updates on dental matters to meet the needs of our local dental society.
How we meet: Editorial Board meets four times a year (second Monday monthly) via Zoom conference with one in-person meeting at SDCDS office.
How it helps our members: By leveraging the channels of communication our members use to best distribute important information and industry updates.
Meets: January 8, February 12, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9
Well-Being
What we do: Serve as a resource to the dental community in identifying individuals who may be impaired through the presence of OCD or alcohol/chemical dependency.
How we meet: Well Being Committee meets the third Tuesday every other month either via Zoom or an in-person meeting.
How it helps our members: By providing resources and moral support to those struggling with mental illnesses such as addiction.
Meets: January 16, March 19, May 21, July 16, September 17, November 19.
Recruitment & Retention
What we do: Develop and implement strategies intended to maximize the accessibility, usefulness and relevance of SDCDS’s services, programs and membership benefits.
How we meet: R&R meets the quarterly on the second Thursday either in-person or via Zoom conference. Additional meetings are scheduled as R&R needs arise.
How it helps our members: By developing valuable member benefits and fostering a sense of community within our local society.
Meets: Meets January 11, April 11, August 8
Continuing Education
What we do: Offer dentists and their staff quality, affordable continuing education courses so that they may remain current on both their licensure requirements and the latest trends in dentistry.
How we meet: CE Committee meets the first Thursday quarterly either in-person or via Zoom conference. Additional meetings are scheduled as needed.
How it helps our members: By crafting robust continuing education programs to meet the clinical and professional needs of members.
Meets: January 4, April 4, August 1,
Ethics
What we do: Investigate alleged violations, provide interpretations, and educate members and the public regarding the CDA Code of Ethics.
How we meet: Ethics Committee meets quarterly, alternating between Zoom and in-person meetings.
How it helps our members: By providing a space for conflict resolution before client issues escalate. It helps ensure that SDCDS members are operating in accordance with the CDA Code of Ethics.
Meets: March 5th