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).
Lahai Health
Lahai Health was founded in 2003 to bring hope, care and healing to the under-served in North King and South Snohomish counties. As a faith-based organization, we provide care to thousands of people each year who otherwise would go untreated, regardless of social status, sexual preference, nationality or ethnicity. We serve people from many walks of life with love and respect as they receive treatment for better health and a brighter future. Lahai is a volunteer-driven organization and as we grow, we continuously seek new volunteers in every aspect of our day-to-day operations. We can always use more dental professionals, schedulers, administrators, and many others within our ranks. Find more information at Lahai’s website www.lahai.org .
Anyone interested in volunteering with Lahai is invited to contact Rebecca Davinroy-Dixon at (206) 899-4754 or rebeccad@lahai.org.
Medical Teams International Dental Van
If you are a dentist, hygienist, or chair-side assistant with a current state license to practice your profession, we’d love to have you join our volunteer teams in providing free dental care to low-income individuals with urgent needs.
Commit to one day a week, month, quarter, or year. Volunteers choose which day and how often. View available volunteer opportunities
Medical Teams International hosts clinics in Greater Seattle/Everett/Tacoma area, I-5 Corridor, Vancouver, North Central WA, Tri-cities and Walla Walla.
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!
