Lead. Serve. Make an Impact.

The Philadelphia County Dental Society (PCDS) relies on passionate volunteer leaders to guide our programs, advocate for the profession, and strengthen our dental community.

Whether you're interested in committee service or Board leadership, we encourage members from all career stages and practice types to apply.

PCDS encourages all members to become actively involved in the Society by serving on a committee, task force, or the Board of Governors. Volunteering your time and expertise is a rewarding way to strengthen the profession, build relationships with colleagues, and help shape the future of organized dentistry.

Current leadership and committee opportunites are listed below. If you're interested in serving, we encourage you to submit your interest form and CV below for consideration.

Current Leadership Openings:

President-Elect

(Position open starting January 1, 2027)

• 2 year term
• To assist the President as requested.
• To serve as a voting member of the Board.
• To attend all Board of Governor Meetings (via Zoom - Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. [4x a year: mid-January, mid-May, mid-September and mid-November]).
• In the absence of the President, to perform all duties of the President, and in case of death, resignation or removal from office of the President, to immediately assume office as President for that unexpired portion of the term and for the following term.
• At the end of the term of President-Elect, to continue as President without other election.
• To serve as an ex-officio member of all committees and councils, without the right to vote.

Qualifications: Member in good standing of the Philadelphia County Dental Society.

Secretary

(Position open starting January 1, 2027)

• 1 year term with a maximum of five (5) consecutive terms unless otherwise voted differently by the members of the Board by a 2/3 vote.
• To attend all Board of Governor Meetings (via Zoom - Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. [4x a year: mid-January, mid-May, mid-September and mid-November]).
• To keep a complete record of all proceedings of the Society, the Board and such other committee and council meetings as the President may direct.
• To sign all official documents having been approved by the Board and/or reviewed by legal counsel.
• To make all necessary reports to the Secretary of the PDA.
• To maintain an accurate membership list.
• To notify all members of the time and place of meetings and elections, of names of candidates for office and of any other necessary information, and to provide official ballots for elections.
• To keep a copy of the Constitution and the Bylaws for inspection by any member upon request.
• To conduct the general correspondence of the Society and retain full copies thereof.
• At the discretion of the Board, any or all of the foregoing duties of the Secretary may be performed by staff.
• To serve as a voting member of the Board.
• To perform other duties pertaining to the office of the Secretary as may be required.

Qualifications: Member in good standing of the Philadelphia County Dental Society.

Treasurer

(Position open starting January 1, 2027)

• 1 year term with a maximum of five (5) consecutive terms unless otherwise voted differently by the members of the Board by a 2/3 vote.
• To attend all Board of Governor Meetings (via Zoom - Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. [4x a year: mid-January, mid-May, mid-September and mid-November]).
• To receive all monies due the Society, deposit them and the securities of the Society in such financial institutions as the Board shall select.
• To disburse funds for items provided for in the budget as approved by the Board.
• To keep accurate accounts of all monies and securities received, and of all payments made, and to make a report thereof and of the financial status of the Society whenever directed by the Board.
• At the discretion of the Board, any or all of the foregoing duties of the Treasurer shall be performed by staff.
• To engage a Certified Public Accountant, as chosen by the Board, for the purpose of an examination of the Society’s complete financial status. The level and frequency of such examinations shall be determined by the Board.
• To give security to the Society, in bond of approved surety, as the Board may require, the cost to be paid by the Society.
• To serve as a member of the Finance Committee. 
• To serve as a voting member of the Board. To perform such other duties pertaining to the office of Treasurer as may be required. 

Qualifications: Member in good standing of the Philadelphia County Dental Society.

Editor

(Position open starting January 1, 2027)

• 4 year term with a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms unless otherwise voted differently.
• To attend all Board of Governor Meetings (via Zoom - Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. [4x a year: mid-January, mid-May, mid-September and mid-November]).
• To edit and assume responsibility for publishing and distributing the Society’s official publication at the direction of the Board.
• To serve as a voting member of the Board.

Qualifications: Member in good standing of the Philadelphia County Dental Society.

Governor

(1 position open starting January 1, 2027)

• 3 year term.
• To attend all Board of Governor Meetings (via Zoom - Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. [4x a year: mid-January, mid-May, mid-September and mid-November]).
• There shall be six (6) elected members as follows: there shall be elected at each annual Business Meeting two (2) members who shall serve for three (3) years, and who may not again be candidates for election to the Board until at least one year after the end of their prior terms.
• The Board shall be the legislative and governing body of the Society.
• The Board shall have charge and general control of all properties and financial affairs.
• The Board shall provide suitable places for meetings.
• The Board may secure an office and employ staff as it deems necessary.
• The Board shall receive and act upon resignations of officers and governors and have the power to fill vacancies for unexpired terms of the offices of President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Officer, Editor, PDA Trustee and Governors.
• The Board shall meet in regular session, upon written notice, no less than four (4) times during the Society year.
• The Board shall approve and arrange for the Annual Business Meeting place and date, and other meetings or educational sessions.
• The Board shall receive and act upon reports and recommendations from officers, committees and councils.
• The Board shall function as the Nomination Committee.
• The Board shall consider any violations of the Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct of the ADA.
• The Board shall receive, consider and act upon all written charges of negligence of duty of an officer, governor, committee or council member, or any employees or independent contractors.
• The Board shall elect the voting representative to the PDA Council of Trustee Regions.

Qualifications: Member in good standing of the Philadelphia County Dental Society.

Current Committee openings:

In addition to member leadership positions, several commitees also welcome Committee Consultants who provide valuable expertise and perspectives. Consultants are encouraged to be members of PCDS, however, that is not a requirement. Consultants are appointed by the Board of Governors, typically serve a two-year term (unless otherwise specified in the Bylaws), and participate in committee discussions and activities; however, they do not have voting privileges.

The following committees are currently seeking Committee Consultants:

• Constitution and Bylaws Committee (shall review the Constitution and Bylaws at the direction of the Board, receive and consider all suggested changes to these documents and make recommendations to the Board for approval and implementation).
• Publications Committee (responsible for disseminating information for the Society).
• Public Relations Committee (responsible for all publicity for the Society).
• Website and Social Media Committee (shall be responsible for the development, maintenance and monitoring of the Society's website and all social media platforms).
• Council on Education (shall arrange for all educational programs as directed by the Board and shall oversee PACE compliance).
• Council on Membership (responsible for the recruitment and retention of members, shall evaluate existing member benefits, consider improvements and make appropriate recommendations to the Board of Governors).
• Mentorship & Outreach Committee (responsible for developing and overseeing the Society's mentoring program; recruiting and matching mentors and mentees, coordinating volunteer and community outreach initiatives; fostering professional relationships; and promoting oral health education and service within the community).
• Non Dues Income Committee (responsible for finding partnerships and earning income for the Society that is not dues related).
• Scholarship and Awards Committee (responsible for reviewing all student scholarship applications and choosing candidates for scholarships and awards).

Interested in applying for a Board or leadership position or being considered as a consultant for one of our committees, please complete the form below.