About Us

The Humboldt-Del Norte Dental Society is a professional association of dentists committed to the enhancement of oral health education and dental welfare of the community. HDDS is an established tradition of integrity and care since its founding in 1960.HDDS is committed to the promotion of professionalism and quality in dentistry.

HDDS members are licensed by the State of California and adhere to the California Dental Association Code of Ethics and the American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.

Our Mission

To be the recognized source for supporting and promoting our members with a commitment towards excellence in their practice and in service to the public. We achieve this mission by empowering our members through advocacy, education, and networking.

Leadership

Officers

  • President: Adam Kochendorfer, DDS   
  • President-Elect: Mohd Awwad, DDS
  • Treasurer: Brett Wonenberg, DDS
  • Past-President: Sonia Bautista, DDS
  • Editor: Vacant
  • HDNDS Trustee to the California Dental Association: Micheal Belluscio, DDS
  • Board Members At Large: Sonia Bautista, DMD

Committee Chairs

  • Cal-D-Pac, Dental Advisory Group: Michael Belluscio, DDS
  • Librarian: George Epperson, DDS
  • Ethics, Continuing Education: Kerisa Elloway, DDS
  • Membership: Richard Wolven, DDS 
  • Scholarship and Financial: Gabriel Enriquez, DDS
  • Web Site: Dani Hinrichs     
  • N.C.D.H.M.: Brad Tucker, DDS      
  • Executive Director: Dani Hinrichs   

Leadership

Humboldt-Del Norte Dental
Society 2022 Leadership

  • President: Sonia Bautista, DMD
  • Immediate Past-President: Brett Wonenberg, DDS
  • President-Elect: Brett Wonenberg, DDS
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Adam Kochendorfer, DDS
  • CDA Trustee: Mohd Awwad, DDS
  • Board Members-at-Large: Michael Belluscio, DDS, Vacant
  • Editor: Vacant

Committee Chairs

  • Continuing Education: Kerisa Elloway, DDS
  • Ethics: Kerisa Elloway, DDS
  • Librarian: George Epperson, DDS
  • Membership: Vacant
  • N.C.D.H.M.: Brad Tucker, DDS
  • Peer Review: Michael Belluscio, DDS, Brett Wonenberg, DDS, Mohd Awwad, DDS
  • Scholarship and Financial: Gabriel Enriquez, DDS
  • Well-Being: John Winzler, DDS
  • Dental Advisory Group: Michael Belluscio, DDS
  • Executive Director: Dani Hinrichs