“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill. By Churchill’s definition, Dr. Kalman “Kal” Klass has made a very, very good life. The range of his giving has touched Holocaust survivors and terminally ill AIDS patients in Seattle, at-risk children in Jerusalem, hikers in Snohomish County, and beyond. For this breadth and depth of volunteerism, Klass is being honored as WSDA’s Citizen of the Year for 2024.

The Washington State Department of Health has announced the upcoming launch of a new licensing system for all health professionals and facilities in Washington which will cause a credentialing freeze February 14-19, 2025.

Registration is open for the 2025 Tri-College Leadership Summit on March 21, 2025 in Seattle.

WSDA member dentist and current State Representative Michelle Caldier has announced her campaign for Washington State Senate in the 26th District. WSDA endorsed Rep. Caldier in her 2024 House race and is proud to support her run for Senate.

Know a dentist who graduated less than 10 years ago and is making an impact in the profession? Submit them at ADA.org/10under10 by December 31, 2024.

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