Seattle-King County Dental Society
The Seattle-King County Dental Society is a membership organization of over 1,700 dentists practicing in King County, Washington. We are a component society of the Washington State Dental Association and the American Dental Association.Changes to Office Hours & Staff Availability
Sept. 17-19th, 2026
With the annual House of Delegates taking place September 17–19 in Spokane, Washington, SKCDS office hours and staff availability will be limited. Please anticipate responses to incoming requests beginning next week. We appreciate your patience and understanding!
Exciting leadership opportunities are available at SKCDS!
At the September General Membership Meeting, SKCDS officially opened the floor for nominations for President-Elect. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of our organization and make a meaningful impact on our dental community. Please consider stepping forward for this critical leadership role!
Interested members should contact the Executive Director to submit a candidate statement and photo. All candidate materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on October 23, 2026.
We are also seeking an enthusiastic member to serve as Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Bring your ideas, leadership and passion to this important committee and help advance its vital work! To learn more or express your interest, please contact Natalie at Natalie@skcds.com.
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Help Shape the Future of SKCDF
The Seattle-King County Dental Foundation (SKCDF) is looking for members who want to help us rebuild momentum and shape the Foundation’s next chapter.
By getting involved, you can help identify new opportunities to improve access to oral healthcare, support our community, and strengthen the impact of organized dentistry throughout King County.
Whether you’re ready to participate or simply want to learn more, we’d love to hear from you.
Help us bring new energy to SKCDF and make an impact together.
Get Involved
Meet SKCDS New Treasurer, Dr. Philip Walczak
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Philip Walczak as the new Treasurer of the Seattle-King County Dental Society!
Dr. Walczak is a general dentist practicing in North Seattle and a proud graduate of the University of Washington, where he earned his BS in Bioengineering, DDS, and PhD in Oral Health Sciences. His professional background includes research in bone biology, technology transfer and innovation, community health, teaching at the UW School of Dentistry, and private practice ownership. He is also a member of the 2025–2026 WSDA Leadership Institute and is passionate about advocacy, preserving dentist autonomy, and supporting policies that strengthen patient care.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Walczak and his family recently welcomed a new baby boy, making this an especially exciting season both personally and professionally. We are thrilled to have him join the Executive Council and look forward to his leadership and perspective as Treasurer
Need quick HR guidance?
As a SKCDS member, you can connect directly with Mr. Paul Schaber of The Management Trust for a complimentary 20–30 minute consultation.
Visit the SKCDS Resources Home Page for his contact information and take advantage of this member benefit.
