The 2026-27 session offers 32 hours of instruction to our Wichita-area dental community. In-person, affordable, and top-notch presentations … plus a new Advocacy experience. With social events, CE courses, and other professional development, there’s something for everyone.
Sign up for courses individually, or take advantage of the new package options and bring your staff. These are great values and unique opportunities to ensure your staff gets affordable and meaningful professional development experiences. We have some NEW things to note:
- NEW LOCATION for full-day courses:
- Venue 3130 at 3130 W. Central
- Lunch will be provided
- NEW CE TIMING – we’ve shaved off 30 minutes!
- Courses now run from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and you still get 6 hours of CE credit.
- NEW OFFERINGS – you asked, we listened!
- We’re leaning into advocacy so you can better understand what’s happening in Topeka – and why it matters to dentists!
- NEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- Host networking events for WDDS members
- NEW PACKAGES
Questions can be directed to Jessica Lucas at jessica@wsks.us at any time. Thanks for your support of the WDDS.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
CE Full-day Courses – 6 Hours
NEW: Advocacy Events – Fridays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
“Implants Demystified: Everything You & Your Team Want to Know (and Didn’t Know You Needed)”, September 14, 2026
Location: Venue 3130 - 3130 W. Central Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Dr. Sable Muntean "Implants Demystified: Everything You & Your Team Want to Know (and Didn’t Know You Needed)" Total CEs: 6 credit hours Register for this course About Dr. Sable Muntean Dr. Sable Muntean is a California native whose career blends clinical …
President’s Dinner, September 14, 2026
September 14, 2026 Location: YaYa's, 8115 E 21st St N, Wichita Time: 6:00p.m Join us for a private evening dinner on the patio at YaYa’s to honor outgoing President Ashley Humlicek. This is a great evening of fellowship with your dental colleagues. RSVP required. Dentists are encouraged to bring their spouse/guest. Cost: $70/person "*" indicates …
The Age-1 Advantage: Protecting the First 2,000 Days of Oral Health, October 5, 2026
Location: Venue 3130 - 3130 W. Central Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi The Age-1 Advantage: Protecting the First 2,000 Days of Oral Health Total CEs: 6 credit hours Register for this course About Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi is a Multi-Hyphenated Mom, Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist, CEO of Children’s Choice Pediatric …
Let’s Talk Elections – and why should dentists care?, October 26, 2026
October 27, 2026 Location: Hutton, 111 N. Sycamore Time: 6:00 p.m. No charge to attend thanks to our hosts at Hutton. We’ve had a lot of interest from members in more political engagement … and simply helping unpack what’s happening in Kansas politics and the potential impact on dentists. Nov. 3 is a big election …
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A Day of Medical Emergencies, Sedation Emergencies, Emergency Drugs & Patient Red Flags, November 9, 2026
Location: Venue 3130 - 3130 W. Central Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. John Roberson, DMD, FACD, FICD, FICOI, FIAOMS, FPFA A DAY OF MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, SEDATION EMERGENCIES, EMERGENCY DRUGS & PATIENT RED FLAGS Total CEs: 6 credit hours Register for this course About Dr. John Roberson A Hattiesburg native with a heart for patient …
Dental Advocacy, January 8, 2027
Location: Hutton - 111 N. Sycamore Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Register for this course We’ll kickoff a new series of engagement for dentists and each 2-hour session will be different, based on what’s happening in the political landscape, specifically at the state level. Attendees will learn more about who represents them, how things …
Member Mingle, January 14, 2027
January 14, 2027 Location: River City Brewing, 150 N. Mosley Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cost: No charge! This is one of our favorite events and very popular! Meet the new members of the WDDS, reconnect with familiar faces, and enjoy drinks and food with your colleagues. It’s a casual, fun time and you …
Dental Advocacy, January 29, 2027
Location: Hutton - 111 N. Sycamore Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Register for this course We’ll kickoff a new series of engagement for dentists and each 2-hour session will be different, based on what’s happening in the political landscape, specifically at the state level. Attendees will learn more about who represents them, how things …
Breaking the Chain: Mastering Infection Control & Protecting More Than Smiles: Data Security for Dental Practices, February 8, 2027
Location: Venue 3130 - 3130 W. Central Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Amanda Hill, RDH Breaking the Chain: Mastering Infection Control 3 credit hours Brendan Giesick Protecting More Than Smiles: Data Security for Dental Practices 3 credit hours Register for this course About Amanda Hill Coming soon ... Course Description Coming soon ... Learning …
Dental Advocacy, February 26, 2027
Location: Hutton - 111 N. Sycamore Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Register for this course We’ll kickoff a new series of engagement for dentists and each 2-hour session will be different, based on what’s happening in the political landscape, specifically at the state level. Attendees will learn more about who represents them, how things …
Develop an Empowered Team, Work Smarter Together & Revolutionize Patient Care, March 8, 2027
Location: Venue 3130 - 3130 W. Central Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Hernan Veras, MBA Develop an Empowered Team, Work Smarter Together & Revolutionize Patient Care 6 credit hours Register for this course About Hernan Veras, MBA Hernan A. Varas is a Clinical and Practice Development Executive at Arrowhead Dental Laboratory and the Dr. …
Dental Advocacy, March 12, 2027
Location: Hutton - 111 N. Sycamore Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Register for this course We’ll kickoff a new series of engagement for dentists and each 2-hour session will be different, based on what’s happening in the political landscape, specifically at the state level. Attendees will learn more about who represents them, how things …
Ethics Trivia Night, April 7, 2027
Location: Chicken and Pickle, 1240 N Greenwich Rd Date: April 7, 2027 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Credit Hours: 2 Cost: $40 - package purchasers $90 - dentists, non-package purchasers $55 - non package purchasers staff/retired Ethics with a twist! Bring your staff for a Trivia Night event that will challenge your brain, test your ethics …
Dental Advocacy, April 9, 2027
Location: Hutton - 111 N. Sycamore Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Register for this course We’ll kickoff a new series of engagement for dentists and each 2-hour session will be different, based on what’s happening in the political landscape, specifically at the state level. Attendees will learn more about who represents them, how things …