President’s Message

It's Been the Best Year

Back Together Again

As I write my final article for the Nugget, I reflect upon our SDDS strategic planning retreat in beautiful Lake Tahoe. We were treated to great scenery, weather, and nourishment; but our purpose was to plan for the future. The entire weekend was devoted to tweaking and improving our strategic plan. Twenty members of your past, current, and future leaders were fully engaged and focused on our plans for the future. The strategic plan was expertly coordinated by our Executive Director extraordinaire, Cathy Levering. We brainstormed and welcomed all ideas and perspectives. We dissected the current plan and refocused our efforts to propel SDDS into the upper echelon of dental societies nationwide. With everyone's hard work, open minds, and creative ideas - we fulfilled our tasks. Thank you to everyone’s input; we have a great plan to follow in the next years! The November General Meeting will be another gem. Our own Dr. Jonathan Szymanowski is speaking on IT Nightmares. Dr. Szymanowski is a technology whiz and has spoken on this subject (as well as periodontal issues) nationally. If you haven't signed up for the meeting, please contact our SDDS office soon. We have had wonderful speakers, great camaraderie, and the dinners are delicious. The Holiday Party is approaching on December 2. Del Paso Country Club is pulling out all the stops with amazing cuisine and exquisite wines. George Hullin's band (Jay Rolerz) will be our cover band, so bring your dancing shoes. It's time to party again and welcome in your 2023 President, Dr. Lisa Dobak. Lisa brings forth grace, style and vision to move us forward. I anticipate a great year under her leadership. Thank you all for supporting SDDS, SDDF, and me in this “back together again” year. Serving as your President has been one of the best years of my life. Please stay involved and participate in our meaningful activities. We are only as good as our members make us. We need you! 

By Wesley Yee, DDS

2022 SDDS President

Thank You Dr. Wesley Yee! It's been a pleasure having you as Our President this past year!