Officers
Executive Council
Dr. Stephen Pong
Dr. April Dennison
Dr. Melanie Lang
Dr. Dzuy Nguyen
Dr. Nassim Pietsch
Dr. Christopher Shyue
Dr. EmmaLeigh Gordon
Dr. Tofunmi Osundeko
Executive Officers
Dr. LeRoy Horton, President
VACANT, President-Elect
Dr. Kate Christian, Past President
Dr. Tofunmi Osundeko, Treasurer
Dr. Cristina Kendall, Secretary
WSDA Delegates
2025 Term Expiration | 2026 Term Expiration | 2027 Term Expiration |
| Dr. Patricia Benton | Dr. Portia Cao | Dr. Tofunmi Osundeko |
| Dr. Ryan Lemke | Dr. Jake Holtzmann | Dr. Megan Miller |
| Dr. Stephen Pong | Dr. Melanie Lang | Dr. Steve Albright |
| Dr. Kerry Streiff | Dr. Nina Svino | Dr. EmmaLeigh Gordon |
| Dr. Kim Trieu | Dr. Christine Chen | Dr. Scott Waletzko |
| Dr. Harlyn Susarla | Dr. LeRoy Horton | Dr. Cristina Kendall |
| Dr. Kate Christian | ||
SKCDS Election - General Information
SKCDS holds an election annually where SKCDS members in good standing are able to pursue positions of leadership. The Election is run as outlined in the SKCDS Bylaws.
Leadership Positions Available for Membership Candidates:
- SKCDS President (2026 ONLY - Unless vacant President-Elect position is filled during the current year)
- SKCDS President-Elect
- Executive Council Member - Open positions vary (average 3-4 open annually)
- WSDA Delegate - Open positions vary (anticipating 7 positions available for 2026 Election)
Anticipated/Tentative Timeline:
- January 2026 - Final Call during Membership Meeting for interested Candidates.
- February 2026 - All Candidate Statements DUE to SKCDS.
- APRIL 2026 - Election Time & Membership Voting!
For more information please email the Executive Director at ExecutiveDirector@skcds.com.
Leadership comes in many forms—whether serving in organized dentistry, mentoring colleagues, advocating for policy changes, or improving practice management. By stepping into a leadership role, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the profession and contribute to the advancement of dentistry.
Are you ready to lead? Get involved and help shape the future of dentistry today!
