What’s New in West Michigan: County Updates

Kent County

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

The Kent County Dental Society recently had their first online meeting with Kamyar Nasseh, an economist from the Health Policy Institute. He lectured on the dental industry and future projections, including how the pandemic has affected dentists. Our second online meeting will be an oral pathology review presented by Dr. Brett Bezak on March 10, 2021 via Zoom.

We are still welcoming new members. Please contact our secretary, Dr. Rachel Sinacola, at rachelsinacola@gmail.com to become a member.

Ottawa County

Tom Anderson, DDS WMDDS Ottawa County Representative, Holland

There is no new news from the Holland/Zeeland Dental Society. The plan will be to start up again this fall. With vaccinations underway, I hope everyone has either gotten their vaccination or has an appointment scheduled. Finally, light at the end of the tunnel! Happy 2021.

Mecosta County

Alex Gould, DMD WMDDS Mecosta County Representative, Reed City

All meetings have been put on hold due to the pandemic. We hope everyone is staying healthy and safe, and gets vaccinated so we can put this virus behind us.

Any members new to the area, please reach out so that you may be included on email lists for future meetings! You can contact me at gouldat@icloud.com.

Ionia/Montcalm County

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

Keep an eye on your mailboxes! Mailings were sent out requesting updated member contact information so that we are able to reach all members via email. If you or someone you know did not receive a survey, please contact me. Also enclosed in the mailing is CE registration information for 2021. The Kent County Dental Society has graciously allowed us to attend their virtual CE offerings for 2021. All Montcalm and Ionia county dental team members were offered vaccines the first week of January via Sparrow Health in Ionia. If you missed the sign up and would like the vaccine, please let me know. E-mail: mahardds@gmail.com | Office phone: 616-754-3511.