Curriculum Vitae for Kal Klass
Identifying Information
Kalman Klass, DDS
1001 Broadway #34
Seattle, Washington 98122

Education University of Iowa College of Dentistry 1977-1981. Four-year accredited program.

University of Iowa, 1975-1976; B.S. with main concentration in geology.

University of Minnesota, 1973-1975. Predentistry Program.

Private Practice
General Dentistry
1001 Broadway #314
Seattle, Washington 98122
(206)-324-3800
1981 to Present

East Valley Medical Center
7438 D Avenue, Suite B
Concrete, Washington 98237
1996-1999

Faculty Appointments
Laboratory Instructor
Restorative Dentistry
University of Washington 1981-1982.

Dental Licenses
Washington State, 1981 to present.
Iowa State, 1981 to present.

Publications
“Aspects of Planning a Dental Health Education Program for Montessori Preschool Children and Their Parents.” Klass, Kalman and Rhoden, Cheryl. Published in the ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children, September-October, 1981.

Memberships
American Dental Association
Washington State Dental Association
Seattle King County Dental Society
American Association of Public Health Dentists
Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity

Honors and Awards
Dr. Klass was presented a Red Cross Heroe Award by President and CEO of Overlake Hospital, Craig Hendrickson. This was for his many years of involvement doing volunteer dentistry locally in Washington State and abroad in Israel, 2006.

U. of I. College of Dentistry Admissions Committee
Voting Member, 1979-1981.

Representative for Accreditation Site Visit.
U. Of I. College of Dentistry, 1980.

Dean’s Leadership Award.
U. Of I. College of Dentistry, 1979.

Elected to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1979-1980.

Volunteer Activities In Dentistry
President, Preventive Dentistry Society.
U. Of I. College of Dentistry, 1978-1979.

Project Director for The American Society Of Dentistry For Children.
U. Of I. College of Dentistry, 1978.

Chairman, National Children’s Dental Health Week.
U. of Iowa College of Dentistry, 1977-1978.

First Chairman For National Children’s Dental Health Month.
Seattle King County Dental Society, 1983-1985.

Chairman, Publications Committee and Editor of Seattle King County Dental Journal. 1985-1987.

Committee Member: Budget and Finance, Publications, Ad Hoc Forensics Committees.
Seattle King County Dental Society, 1987-1988.

Committee Member: Budget and Finance, Grievance, Publications Committees.
Seattle King County Dental Society, 1988-1989.

Treasurer, Seattle King County Dental Society. 1989-1991.

Committee Member, Ad Hoc Forensics, Publications, Mediation Committees.
Seattle King County Dental Society, 1989-1990.

Publications Committee Member.
Seattle King County Dental Society, 1990-1991.

Peer Review Committee Member.
Seattle King County Dental Society, 1991 to present.

Nominations Committee Member.
Seattle King County Dental Society, 1994-1996.

Communications Committee Member.
Washington State Dental Association, 1990-1991.

Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Finance, 1994-1995.
Washington State Dental Association.
Committee Member, 1992-1995.

President, Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity.
1991-1992 and 1992-1993.

Dental Volunteers for Israel, Volunteer Dentist.
Free dental clinic for children in Jerusalem, called, “The Trudi Birger Dental Volunteers For Israel Clinic”
Volunteer 1-2 weeks every 3 years. I took extensive classes for learning Hebrew for 1 yearto better communicate with the children.
9/1994, 11/1997, 9/2000, 9/2006.

WDS Foundation Smilemobile, Volunteer Dentist.
A free mobile dental clinic for children in Washington State, 1995 to present.

Volunteer Dentist for “DDS With A Heart Day.”
Valentine’s Day, 1992-present.

President, Washington Oral Health Foundation.
Washington State Dental Association, 1998-2000.

Secretary/Treasurer, Washington Oral Health Foundation.
Washington State Dental Association, 1999-2000.

Chairman — Seattle King County Dental Society Peer Review Committee, 2001-Present.

Volunteer dentist for National Foundation of Dentistry For The Handicapped
Seattle King County Donated Dental Services Program
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.

Tuesday Afternoon Clinics
Every Turesday afternoon since 1999, we have been treating low income patients for no charge. We have also provided treatment for welfare patients for 25 years and continue to do so during these Tuesday afternoon clinics.

Washington State Jefferson award nomination, 2006.

Non Dental Volunteer Activities
President, Monte Cristo Preservation Association
1996 to 2000 and 2001 to present

Lead work parties to help maintain Forest Service trails in Snohomish County.
1995 to present, between 50 and 100 hours per year.

Delta Society, Reading With Rover Program.
Certified Delta Society Dog Therapy handler
To use dog for therapy in nursing homes, schools, classes for disabled children and adults.

“Pet therapy” has been applied by Dr. Klass for the following:
  • Volunteer at Monroe State Penitentiary with dog.
  • Volunteer at Bailey Boucher House, an off site treatment facility for mostly AIDS patients being treated by Virginia Mason Hospital.