What’s New in West Michigan: County Updates

Kent County Brandon Jankowski, DDS Secretary, Kent County Dental Society Grand Rapids

The KCDS held a great meeting in March. Jodi Schafer presented on how personality and generational differences can affect communication. Thank you to our presenter and to all who attended.

We are happy to welcome Len Bartoszewicz as our new treasurer this year. While COVID-19 has created complications for in-person meetings, our tentative plans are to still have three meetings for the 2020-2021 year. We will be sending out information later in the summer regarding these meetings and any further updates. We still welcome new members for the 2020-2021 year. Please keep an eye out for our mailers or contact our secretary, Rachel Sinacola at rachelsinacola@gmail.com.

Ottawa County Tom Anderson, DDS WMDDS Ottawa County Representative, Holland

I’m sure everyone is happy to be back to work. Patients, too! The spring meetings for Ottawa County were cancelled due to COVID-19. The dues for 2019/2020 will carry over to 2020/2021. If you haven’t been receiving my emails, please email me at tander7480@aol.com and I’ll get you on the list. I hope everyone is doing well and look forward to next fall. Enjoy your summer. Mecosta County Alex Gould, DMD WMDDS Mecosta County Representative, Reed City

Our study club is delayed for the summer but we hope to resume meetings at the Blue Cow restaurant in Big Rapids in the Fall. We always welcome new members, and you can email me to join our mailing list: gouldat@icloud.com.

Ionia/Montcalm County Sarah Mahar, DDS WMDDS Ionia/Montcalm County Representative, Greenville

Much of the Montcalm/Ionia Study Club’s focus has been getting settled into our new “normals.” We hope to have more events within the next year to unite our colleagues in both counties. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach me at mahardds@gmail.com.