About WSPD

The Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry was officially established in May of 2002. Eight States comprised the inaugural group defining District VI of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Western Canada (British Columbia) constitute The Western District.

Vision Statement

The Vision of the Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry is providing outstanding membership services and effective communications between and amongst the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, its component districts, and the State/Province Units of WSPD.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry is to provide outstanding membership services and effective communications between and amongst the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, its component districts, and the State/Province Units of WSPD.

Purpose
  • Facilitate communications between AAPD and State Units/Provinces of the Western District
  • Cultivate leaders
  • Develop mechanism to accept names of candidates for the AAPD Councils and Committees
  • Accept State Unit nominations for Western District Trustee and to select Trustee
  • Select a representative for 3 year tenure on AAPD's Nomination Committee
  • Provide continuing education opportunities for members

The Society serves as a facilitator for improving and expanding the communications between our national organization and individual state units. It provides a more meaningful mechanism for indentifying, cultivating, and supporting potential leaders to serve on AAPD committees, councils, and the board of trustees. In the quest to fulfil the charges, the Society leadership has completed its formal incorporation, developed lines of governance, and scheduled strategic planning sessions that will guide us into the future.

Leadership

Current Officers

Dr. Cody Hughes
President

Dr. Dennis Paul Nutter
Vice President

Dr. Oariona Lowe
Secretary

Dr. Bobby Y. Yang
Treasurer

Dr. Sarah A. Hulland
Immediate Past President

Dr. Christine A. Roalofs
Executive Assistant

District Board of Trustees

AK / Rob McAlpine
Alberta / Sarah Hulland
AZ / Bobby Yang
AZ / Veronica Martinez
British Columbia / Geoff Grant
CA / Suzy Tavana
CA / Tom Tanbonliong
CA / Nancy Hsieh
CA / Gila Dorostkar
HI / Lynn Fujimoto
ID / Brad Barlow
MT / Nate Stevenson
NV / Ashley Hoban
OR / Natasha Bramley
UT / Edee Lin
WA / Bri Butler
WA / Patricia Benton
WY / David Bailey

AAPD Western District Trustee

Dr. Jacob Lee