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.

Latest News & Updates

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

 

 

Entries Sought for 2022 ADA Design Innovation Awards

Jul 6, 2022
In search of dental facilities that seamlessly combine esthetic appeal, function and design, the ADA Council on Dental Practice, ADA Member Advantage and BMO Harris Bank are seeking entries from June 20 through Aug. 19 for the 2022 Design Innovation Awards.

ADA News: Start gathering floor plans and photos of the interior and exterior of your dental practice.

In search of dental facilities that seamlessly combine esthetic appeal, function and design, the ADA Council on Dental Practice, ADA Member Advantage and BMO Harris Bank are seeking entries from June 20 through Aug. 19 for the 2022 Design Innovation Awards.

Association members are encouraged to submit entries for the remodel, new build and large new build (over 2,000 square feet) categories.

Judging criteria for winners of the contest include how the dental facility demonstrates an interesting or innovative use of space and color, with an eye towards function and a design that enhances the patient and staff experience.

Judges from the ADA Council on Dental Practice will select three finalists from each category. Votes will be cast online to determine the winners, who will receive a $1,000 prize and be showcased in ADA publications. Winners will be announced Nov. 7.

Entrants will need at least one photo of each of the following (if applicable): operatories/treatment rooms; dental office exterior; reception area; doctor’s office; staff lounge; laboratory; central X-ray; sterilization; consultation area; front desk and business area; dental mechanical room; and technology server closet.

For remodel entries, “before” photos are requested, if possible.

Last year’s winners for the large new build category were Mattson Hellickson Dental, owned by Ben Hellickson, D.M.D., and Sam Mattson, D.M.D., in Beaverton, Oregon; the new build category went to Jessica Cohen Orthodontics, owned by Jessica Cohen, D.M.D., in Highland Park, Illinois; and the remodel category winner was Gary Cash DDS, owned by Gary Cash, D.D.S., in Austin, Texas.

For more information on contest rules and to enter, visit ADA.org/DIA.

The latest issue of Dental Practice Success features interactive online profiles of 2021 winners, including interviews with the winners about their challenges and design philosophies, photo galleries and before-and-after images.

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.