Cathy’s Corner

By Cathy B. Levering“Twas…” SDDS Executive Director Pandemic Version Year #2 2021

‘Twas the month of December, 18 months of pandemic is near end; With vaccines and tests, we’re finally on the mend. The dentists are working, their teams coming back, Thanks to the PPP that kept us all in the black.

We continue to pivot, reschedule and swerve, You’d think this would be over, and we’d flatten that curve! But the numbers still flex, up and down and throughout The country’s erratic, and Fauchi’s still Dr. Doubt!

In September we got back in person – ventured out to a meeting –We welcomed 190 dentists to debate implants, screws and bleeding! It was so great to be back, enjoyed networking with peers, And to celebrate friendships and diminishing COVID fears.

We continue to blend things, both Zooming and Live, And we’ll find combinations to help members thrive. With noontime webinars, days, evenings and more Our next six months - we’ve got surprises in store!

Our MidWinter Convention is back, the new venue is amazing, And we have room in the Expo for both vendors and grazing! It’s two days of CE, learning, exploring and fun, Bring your whole team, there’s something for everyone!

The holidays approach and we hope families will travel, And the airlines stay on time, with no need to unravel. Our prayers for you is to stay safe, enjoy and have fun, Our SDDS Team sends you our best as you say goodbye to ’21!

PS: If you want to read my “Twas” from last year, it’s on our website on the publications dropdown! Amazing to compare then and now! 

LEADERSHIP

President: Volki Felahy, DDS Immediate Past President: Carl Hillendahl, DDS President Elect/Treasurer: Wesley Yee, DDS Secretary: Lisa Dobak, DDS Editor-in-Chief: Ash Vasanthan, DDS, MS Executive Director: Cathy Levering

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Nima Aflatooni, DDS Craig Alpha, DDS Dean Ahmad, DDS Brock Hinton, DDS Kevin Keating, DDS, MS Kart Raghuraman, DDS Hana Rashid, DDS Jeff Sue, DDS Stephanie Sandretti, DDS (Appointed Guest)

Wallace Bellamy, DMD Viren Patel, DDS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TRUSTEES

CPR: Margaret Delmore, MD, DDS Nominating/Leadership Development: Carl Hillendahl, DDS

COMMITTEES

STANDING

Budget & Finance Advisory: Wesley Yee, DDS Bylaws Advisory: Carl Hillendahl, DDS Forensics Advisory: Mark Porco, DDS Member Benefits and Services: Chirag Vaid, DDS Mediation: Lisa Dobak, DDS Strategic Planning Advisory: Wesley Yee, DDS/Lisa Dobak, DDS

Foundation: Viren Patel, DDS SacPAC: Matt Campbell, DDS TASK FORCES ADVISORY COMMITTEES

SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER

Cathy Levering | Executive Director Jen Jackson | Membership Sofia Gutierrez | Foundation Projects / CPR Tara Towne, CMP | Programs / Operations Anne Rogerson | Office Manager Jessica Luther | Graphic Designer Rachel Sheets | Graphic Designer

SDDS STAFF

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