Nominations for the 2026 SDDS Nominating Committee

Mar 13, 2026

Nominations to the 2026 Second District Dental Society (SDDS) Nominating Committee were held at the SDDS General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 12.

The following five members were nominated to serve (in alphabetical order):

Dr. Christen Carute
Dr. Emma Guzman
Dr. Joseph Merola
Dr. Aia Shalan
Dr. Kirstin Wolfe

Elections will be held at the SDDS General Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The elected members, along with the five immediate SDDS past presidents, will comprise the 2026 SDDS Nominating Committee.

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Nominations for the 2026 SDDS Nominating Committee

Legislation introduced to apply state dental insurance laws to self-funded plans

Translate science into practice at ADA 2026 Scientific Session

ADA Member Advantage endorses Weave as patient engagement platform

ADA names next executive director

ADA joins coalition urging Education Department to adjust timeline for student loan changes

ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure seeks committee nominees

ADA reaffirms importance of clinical exams in early oral cancer detection

ADA urges EPA to strengthen scientific rigor in fluoride health assessment

ADA Foundation launches disaster relief fund

Oral History: Dr. Emmett Bolden

ADA backs independent fluoride review at House hearing

ADA responds to HHS request for information on AI adoption in dentistry

ADA president discusses Oral Health 2050 Initiative at dental innovators event

ADA urges Principal to reconsider documentation for periapical radiographs

Proposed ADA standards available for review by March 22

ADA seeks dental imaging experts to inform response to federal interoperability request

ADA offers scholarships for teaching and leadership training program

Indian Health Service to end dental amalgam use by 2027

CMS proposes reversal of adult dental essential health benefit policy in payment notice

CMS launches online complaint form for providers to report Medicare Advantage issues

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