SKCDS Sponsored CDE Programs & Offerings 2025-2026
New Webinar Programming to SKCDS
Virtually Connected, Specialty Focused - Discover what SKCDS has to offer you!
SKCDS is excited to present something new - The Advanced Clinical Webinar Series! Whether you're a Dental Student, or specializing in Orthodontics, Periodontics or perhaps Cosmetic Dentistry, this series has been crafted to offer something for everyone.
Get ready for a variety of fresh voices bringing you an array of Continuing Dental Education topics - all from the comfort of your laptop, desktop or maybe even from your cell phone. Remote in from wherever you may be and earn continuing education credit for your participation.
Click HERE to find out more about this series!
SKCDS 2025-2026 Programs, Events & Socials:
February 2026
SKCDS Communication Skills CE
Speakers: Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Chain & Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Geoffrey Thomas
Date: Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Virtual - On Zoom
Topic: Theoretical foundations of healthy communication and practical tools to reduce defensiveness, repair ruptures, and restore trust. This course will address how emotions influence communication under stress and how skills such as emotional regulation, active listening, and curiosity can improve outcomes in difficult conversations. These strategies will be directly applicable to patient care and team dynamics.
CE Credit: 1
SKCDS - The Advanced Clinical Webinar Series
February 2026 - Dr. J. Ryan Thrower
Date: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Time: 6:15pm-8:45pm
Topic: Complex: Multidisciplinary Case Planning for the Dental Culture
For more information & to Register, follow link below.
SKCDS Pickleball Membership Meeting Open House
DATE: Saturday, February 28th, 2026
TIME: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Picklewood Paddle Club | 4121 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
EVENT DETAILS: Come enjoy open pickleball courts with pros on site, an open house meet and greet with the SKCDS leadership, food and drinks, and networking with fellow SKCDS members.
March 2026
SKCDS - The Advanced Clinical Webinar Series
March 2026 - Dr. Amanda Akundaye
Date: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Time: 6:15pm-8:45pm
Topic Coming Soon! Focus will be on street drugs & anesthesia.
More Information will be released soon, check out the webinar series via link below!
SKCDS Spring Cleaning Shred Event
Spring Cleaning?? Yes, Please!
In Partnership with Washington AGD, SKCDS is excited to open registration for another Spring Cleaning Shred Event!
DATE: Saturday, March 14th, 2026
TIME: 10:00am- 1:00pm
LOCATION: WA AGD | 19415 International BLVD, Seatac, Wa 98188
*Light refreshments will be available for SKCDS & WAGD Members!*
Sign up so we can clear the lane for your items. Please have your items sorted for disposal. Not all items can be disposed of at this event, but we'll let you know ASAP!
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SKCDS General Membership Meeting & CE
DATE: Thursday, March 19th, 2026
TIME: 6:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION: Meydenbauer Center | 11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004
Program Schedule:
6:30PM-7:00PM: Membership Meeting, Dinner & Drinks
7:00PM-8:30PM Continuing Education Credit: WDIA & Financial Freedom for Dentists
8:30pm-9:00pm: CE Q&A and closing remark
April 2026
UW SOD, Snohomish & SKCDS Happy Hour!
Come join us as we partner with Snohomish County Dental Society for another great Happy Hour with UW SOD!
Date: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Location: The University of Washington
Details and Registration are being collected via Snohomish County Dental Society's page.
Select the Register Now! button to register today!
SKCDS General Membership Meeting & CE
WSDA'S State of the State & SKCDS Newly Elected Members
DATE: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
TIME: 6:00PM-9:00PM
LOCATION: Salty's on Alki
Register today and join us for an exciting evening at Salty's on Alki!
We'll be hearing from WSDA President, and SKCDS Member, Dr. Lisa Egbert, as she provides an overview of the current state of Dentistry across the state of Washington. We will also have our newly elected members and leadership take their oaths. Additionally, all Life Members will be recognized as we honor their long-standing commitment to our organization and Dental Community!
