Event Details
Co-hosted by the Valley District Dental Society and the MDS Wellness Committee
Date: Wednesday April 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: The Picklr Westfield
Westfield Shops, 415 E Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Cost: $25
Maximum of 50 participants, no more than 4 per office.
Join us for a fun night of pickleball! We’ve reserved four courts for games and lessons. With paddles, balls and an experienced coach available it doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an experienced player. Come see what the hype for this sport is all about. If you’ve never played before here’s your chance to give it a try. A coach will be there for instruction.
Dinner and drinks will be served.
The Picklr is offering a free 30 day trial membership to attendees who have not had a trial at the Picklr previously.
The following Course will be offered in conjunction with this event:
Little Tongues, Big Impact!
Speaker: Dr. Andrea Fallon
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Course Type: Lecture
CEs: 1
Course Description:
A discussion on the evaluation and treatment of tongue and lip ties. This discussion will also touch on the data surrounding this procedure. We will also investigate a few case studies to help participants solidify the learning objectives.
Learning Objectives:
1. To learn what goes into Identifying a tongue or lip tie.
2. To understand what a frenectomy procedure entails.
3. To be aware of the data that surrounds frenectomy and symptom resolution.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Andrea Fallon is a general dentist practicing in Southampton, Massachusetts, with more than 15 years of experience providing comprehensive, relationship-based dental care. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Fairfield University and her DMD from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Fallon is committed to treating the whole person—not just the teeth—and focuses on creating individualized care plans that reflect each patient’s needs and goals.
Dr. Fallon is deeply engaged in continuing education and organized dentistry. She has completed extensive advanced training at the L.D. Pankey Institute, where she now serves as visiting faculty, helping mentor and educate dentists from across the country. She has also held numerous leadership roles within the Massachusetts Dental Society and the Valley District Dental Society and served as the District 1 (New England) representative to the American Dental Association’s New Dentist Committee from 2015–2019. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Fallon enjoys volunteering in her community and spending time with her husband and two children in Western Massachusetts.
Dr. Fallon has no financial conflicts to disclose.
Refunds requested at least 10 days prior to the event will be issued.
The Valley District Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.