Please see the opportunity below from WDS/Delta Dental of Washington to join its Member Advisory Panel (MAP). WSDA encourages members who would like an opportunity to have input into the complex dental benefit discussions in our state to apply.

Member Advisory Panel (MAP) Call for Applicants

Dear Colleague,

Washington Dental Service’s (WDS) Member Nominating Panel (MNP) is seeking up to four candidates to serve on the WDS Member Advisory Panel (MAP) effective January 1, 2024.

MAP members play an important role serving as oral health advisors to Delta Dental of Washington’s (DDWA) leadership and Board of Directors. In addition, members serve as a direct communication channel between their dental colleagues and DDWA, providing valuable feedback and insights. If you are looking for an opportunity to help DDWA create an exceptional Member Dentist experience while at the same time contributing to furthering DDWA’s Vision that “All people can enjoy good oral and overall health, with no one left behind”, this may be the leadership opportunity for you. An outline describing the role and time commitment of the MAP is provided below.

From May 4, 2023 – June 2, 2023, the MNP will be accepting MAP nominations from the Washington State Dental Association, component dental societies and all WDS Member Dentists. If you are interested in nominating a candidate or being considered for the MAP yourself, please complete a MAP Nomination Form by clicking here.

Strong representation requires diversity, so dentists of all ages, genders, races, locations, and specialties and encouraged to consider participating on the MAP. While all applicants will be considered, participation in community or mission-based activities is desired.

Interested applicants will be screened throughout summer 2023. Finalists will be interviewed by current MAP members in October and final decisions announced in December 2023.

Thank you for considering this unique opportunity. If you have additional questions, please contact Siobhan Whitney, Director of Provider Relations at SWhitney@DeltaDentalWA.com.

Best Regards,

Washington Dental Service Member Nominating Committee
Dr. Chris Pickel, Chair
Dr. Katie Hakes
Dr. Nathan Russell
Dr. Christine Kirchner

Please click here to learn more about the time commitment and role of the MAP, and click here to apply.

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This is a rare opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions on topics of concern — one that is not afforded by other dental benefit carriers in our state.