Tulare-Kings Dental Society (TKDS)

Overview and Mission

The Tulare-Kings Dental Society (TKDS) is a nonprofit professional association representing dentists in Tulare and Kings counties, California. As a local component of the California Dental Association (CDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA), TKDS supports its members through advocacy, education, and community engagement.

Mission: To foster professional growth, uphold ethical dental practice, and serve the local community through continuing education, networking, and outreach.

Membership and Leadership

Membership: Open to licensed dentists in Tulare and Kings counties. Members enjoy tripartite benefits through CDA and ADA.

• Access to continuing education (CE) opportunities
• Local networking and study clubs
• Practice management resources

Executive Director: John Hamilton (Compensation: $33,427 as of 2023)

Continuing Education Programs

TKDS offers in-person CE courses every Friday and Saturday throughout the year (6 CE units per course, except CPR). All active members receive 6 CE passes per year (excluding CPR), which can be shared with staff upon approval.

CE Course Details:

• Location: Visalia Wyndham, 9000 W. Airport Dr, Visalia, CA 93277
• Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Registration: Opens 30 days before each course, fees paid at the door
• No refunds or annual rollover of unused passes

CPR Courses

• Offered four times per year at the TKDS office
• Max 12 participants per class
• Facilitated by American Ambulance instructors
• TKDS does not issue CPR cards or CE credit for CPR

Study Clubs

Provider-only format held on the third Tuesday evening of each month, beginning March 2025.

Specialized CE Events

• CDPA/ICN/OSHA Compliance Courses: Scheduled for May and October 2025

Community Engagement

TKDS encourages community service and professional connection through:

• Peer-to-peer networking events
• Outreach supported by the Tulare-Kings Dental Foundation
• Volunteer opportunities at events like CDA Cares

Practice Support and Public Resources

• Referral services connecting the public with trusted member dentists
• Advocacy through CDA and ADA on legislative and regulatory issues

Financial Overview

• 2022 Revenue: $95,545 (primarily from dues and CE programs)
• Expenses: Not detailed, modest staffing and operating costs

Contact Information

• Mailing Address: 2630 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277
• Phone: (559) 625-9333
• Office Hours: Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Website: www.tularekingsds.com

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