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Resolution & Election Results from the WSDA House of Delegates

Oct 5, 2023
The WSDA House of Delegates was held Sept. 21-23, 2023 in Seattle. See a list of election results and review resolutions passed by the House for the upcoming year.

The WSDA House of Delegates was held Sept. 21-23, 2022 in Seattle. Consisting of delegates from each local dental society, the House of Delegates is the legislative body of the WSDA, with full authority to direct and regulate Association activities within the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.

Resolution Results

Members can visit wsda.org/HOD to view resolutions adopted at the 2023 House.

Election Results

The following member dentists were elected to WSDA leadership positions:
President-Elect
Dr. Chris Dorow

WSDA Board of Directors
Dr. Lisa Buttaro (2026)
Dr. Ronald Hsu (2026)
Dr. Kevin Hudson (2026)
Dr. Melanie Lang (2026)
Dr. Crystal Vo (2024)

ADA Delegate
Dr. Bryan Edgar (2026)
Dr. Bernard Larson (2026)
Dr. Mary Smith (2026)

2023-2024 WSDA Board of Directors

2023-2024 Board
Back Row, L to R: Dr. John Gibbons (immediate past president), Dr. Daniel Tremblay, Dr. Joe de Jesus, Dr. Blake McKinley (secretary-treasurer), Dr. Nathan Russell (president), Dr. Daniel Wilson, Dr. Chris Dorow (president-elect), Mr. Bracken Killpack. Front Row, L to R: Dr. Lisa Egbert, Dr. Ronald Hsu, Dr. Brittany Dean, Dr. Kevin Hudson, Dr. Melanie Lang, Dr. Crystal Vo, Dr. Christine Kirchner, Dr. Lisa Buttaro. Not Pictured: Dr. Emily Hobart.

Thank You to Outgoing Board Members!

Thank you to the following outgoing members for dedicating their time and expertise to the betterment of the Association throughout their terms on the WSDA Board.

Dr. Mark Koday
Dr. Kim Nordberg
Dr. Ashley Ulmer


Board Service Awards 2023

Outgoing Board members, pictured here with 2022-2023 President Dr. John Gibbons, were thanked for their service to the Association at the Board's August 2023 meeting.

L to R: Dr. Mark Koday, Dr. John Gibbons, Dr. Ashley Ulmer, Dr. Kim Nordberg.