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Tulare-Kings Dental Society (TKDS)
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
Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Tulare and Kings counties, CA |
| Membership | Licensed dentists; tripartite with CDA and ADA |
| CE Offerings | CE courses, study clubs, CPR, OSHA/CDPA/ICN |
| Community Engagement | Outreach, Tulare-Kings Dental Foundation, CDA Cares |
| Executive Director | John Hamilton |
| Office Hours | Tue–Thu, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Address | 2630 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277 |
| Phone | (559) 625-9333 |
| Website | www.tularekingsds.com |
| 2022 Revenue | $95,545 |
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