2026 Fall Trustee Report
Western District Trustee Report Fall 2026 Approved by the WSPDBoard of TrusteesSeptember 20, 2026 ADA Sedation Update As many of you are aware, the ADA House of Delegates directed CDEL (Committee on Dental Examination and Licensure) to develop new Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia by Dentists for Pediatric Patients. These guidelines […]
WSPD Presidents Report 2026
Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry (WSPD) A Message from the President By Thomas Tanbonliong, DDS It is my honor to serve as the new President of the Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry (WSPD). As a former President of the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry (CSPD), I am proud to lead another organization that continues to […]
WSPD Presidents Report 2025
WSPD President’s Report2025, Dr. Harlyn SusarlaPresident Dear WSPD members; My name is Harlyn Susarla, and I am honored to serve as President the WSPD for the 2025-2026 term. Born and raised in the greater Los Angeles area, my curiosity and sense of adventure led me to the East Coast, where I earned degrees from Wellesley […]
Western District Trustee Report Winter 2025
Western District Trustee Report Winter 2025 Approved by the WSPDBoard of TrusteesWinter 2025 AAPD Foundation Earmarks $4.75million for 2026 Grants The AAPD Foundation Board of Trustees met to discuss how to help counteract the upcoming changes to federal Medicaid funding. In response the board approved allocating $4.75 million in new grants for fiscal year 2026 […]
Western District Trustee Report Winter 2024
Western District Trustee Report Winter 2024 Approved by the WSPDBoard of TrusteesMarch 23, 2024 I recently attended the WSPD Board Meeting at the lovely Cedarbrook Lodge in Seattle. The WSPD meeting brings together states and provinces big and small from throughout the Western District. I commend the WSPD board for its efforts in supporting all […]
2024 – 2027 Strategic Plan
2024 – 2027 Strategic Plan Approved by the WSPDBoard of TrusteesMarch 23, 2024 Vision: Optimal oral health for all children. Mission: The Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry monitors child oral health issues throughout the district. We advance the specialty of pediatric dentistry for the benefit of the optimal oral health of infants, children, adolescents, and […]
WSPD President’s Report 2024
WSPD President’s Report2024 Rob McAlpine WSPDPresident Dear Esteemed Board Members, Colleagues and Distinguished Guests, I am delighted to welcome you all to the Fall Meeting 2024. I am grateful for your willingness to take time away from your loved ones and patients to be here. Your dedication to the mission of the WSPD is truly […]
WSPD PRESIDENT’S REPORT March 2024
WSPD PRESIDENT’S REPORT March 2024 The Hawaii-Alaska Joint meeting was at the Aulani Resort in Kapolei, Hawaii. It was a fun time connecting with colleagues, while enjoying excellent CE speakers. Drs. Jacob Lee, Lynn Fujimoto & Heidi Ostby did an excellent job arranging this meeting. Last October, the WSPD Fall Board meeting started with the […]
2023 President’s Message
2023 President’s Message WSPD President – Felicity Hardwick I am delighted to be writing my first message to the membership as WSPD President. I am the second Canadian President for the WSPD, following in the footsteps of my friend and colleague, Sarah Hulland, who was President 2017 – 2019. I live and practice on Vancouver […]