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The West Michigan District Dental Society (WMDDS) is a professional membership organization of over 700 licensed member dentists from Kent, Ottawa, Ionia, Mecosta, and Montcalm counties. The WMDDS is a component society of the Michigan Dental Association and American Dental Association.

The mission of the West Michigan District Dental Society is to contribute to the public welfare by the advancement of the profession of dentistry, to promote lifelong continuing education for the dental professional, and provide its members with opportunities for social, civic, and professional interactions.

Current Issue: Volume 58, Number 5 (2026)

In the Fall 2026 issue, the reader will find the following articles: 

  • An Interfaith Dental Program Update
  • 2026 Directory Corrections/Additions
  • Cover Story: Your Friendly Neighborhood Office Dog
  • Pearls from Local Dentists: Planning for the Future Without Sacrificing the Present  & Why the Practice Owner Is the Last to Get Help

Also included are your monthly tripartite update, news from West Michigan counties, the President's Message and Editor's Letter.

Full Issue

Feature Articles

Journal cover with 3 photos of therapy dogs: Piper the golden retriever in a vest, Patrick the goldendoodle in a rollie chair, and Zuri the Samoyed laying on a young patient

Editorial Staff

Editor
Dr. Sabrina Wadood
Associate Editors
Dr. Daniel Miller
Dr. Elizabeth Perone
Dr. Rachel Sinacola
Advertising Editor
Elaine Fleming
Graphic Designer
Victoria Post
Proofreader
Andrea Post