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Second District Dental Society of New York

SDDS represents dentists from Kings and Richmond Counties and is a component of the American Dental Association and the New York State Dental Association.

The Second District Dental Society (SDDS) represents the dentists from Kings County (Brooklyn) and Richmond County (Staten Island). We have approximately 1,500 members representing close to 70% of all active dentists in these areas. The Society was formed in 1868 and has been an active and committed representative for the dentists of our area since that time. We are the local component of the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA). Our Society is governed by a 25-member Board of Trustees. The Society also has representation to NYSDA (governors) and the ADA (delegates). The Second District Dental Society has one branch society, the Richmond County Dental Society. For the benefit of its membership, the Society also sponsors the programming of a number of established local study groups in Brooklyn and Staten Island. The Richmond County Dental Society has nearly 300 dentists living and working in the borough of Staten Island. This branch society of the SDDS provides opportunities for its members to meet monthly, conducts community outreach programs and education, and is involved with local issues affecting Staten Island's dental professionals.

02/26/2026

Happening soon!

It's almost time for the SDDS Irving E. Gruber Memorial Lecture. This year’s course, Full Mouth Rehabilitation and Changing Lives: Aesthetics, Implants and Occlusion, will be presented by Dr. Dean C. Vafiadis, Associate Professor of Prosthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry.

Attendees will gain a new perspective on treating complex cases using modern technologies and efficient treatment planning. Contemporary concepts in occlusion and management of the worn dentition will be explored, with an emphasis on CAD/CAM analysis to determine ideal OVD position, along with provisionalization strategies and implant materials and ceramics that support predictable, aesthetic outcomes.

📅 March 13, 2026
📍 SDDS Headquarters
⏱️ 9 AM – 4 PM
🎓 6 MCEUs

🔗 Register here:
https://www.sddsny.org/continuing-education-events/calendar-of-events/2026/03/13/continuing-education-courses/(brooklyn)-the-dr.-irving-e.-gruber-memorial-lecture--full-mouth-rehabilitation-and-changing-lives--aesthetics--implants-and-occlusion-(-2026-03)

02/16/2026

Wishing our members a Happy President's Day from SDDS!

02/05/2026

Dr. Joyce Bassett, our Featured Clinician for the Dr. Meryl J. Efron Memorial Lecture, has a message for you! 😁

Join us on Friday, February 27, 2026 for From Simple to Complex + The Complex Aesthetic Case and earn 6 MCEU hours.
Registration link in bio.

02/03/2026

Help us Give Kids a Smile by volunteering for school visits in Brooklyn, February 10–12. 👧🦷🧒

📩 Email info@sddsny.org for more information.

01/22/2026

Mark your calendars!

It's almost time for the SDDS Dr. Meryl J. Efron Memorial Lecture! Held annually, this presentation honors the memory of the late Dr. Meryl J. Efron, a past president of Richmond County Dental Society, who was a teacher and mentor to many in her community and organized dentistry.

This year’s two-part course, From Simple to Complex + The Complex Aesthetic Case will be presented by Dr. Joyce Bassett, a KOIS Center clinical instructor.

This innovative, fast-paced presentation will explore frequently seen problems that occur during restorative treatment and teach systematic techniques to both prevent and remedy these failures while developing presentation skills and verbiage to instill confidence with your patients and boost case acceptance.

This digitally generated approach will guide the dentist and expedite important design decisions, provide unique patient communication options, and improve the predictability of the aesthetic outcome. The course will simplify occlusion by combining dental facial treatment planning with function to explore aesthetics that are BUILT TO LAST.

📅 February 27, 2026
📍: Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island
⏱️: 9 AM – 4 PM
🎓: 6 MCEUs
🔗: https://www.sddsny.org/continuing-education-events/calendar-of-events/2026/02/27/continuing-education-courses/(staten-island)-the-dr.-meryl-j.-efron-memorial-lecture---from-simple-to-complex---the-complex-aesthetic-case-(-2026-02)

01/20/2026

Is it time to renew your CPR certification?

Join us on Friday, January 30th for CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office. Get the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to administer CPR safely and effectively.

In this course, you will also learn the signs and symptoms of heart attacks and strokes, sudden cardiac arrest and defibrillation, airway obstruction (choking), respiratory emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, emergency drug kits and more.
🗓️ January 30th, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍SDDS Headquarters
🔗 Register at: https://www.sddsny.org/continuing-education-events/continuing-education/ce-course-schedule/2026/01/30/continuing-education-courses/(brooklyn)-cpr-and-medical-emergencies-in-the-dental-office-(-2026-01)

01/12/2026

THIS WEEK!

Earn 1.5 FREE Clinical CE credits at the Improving Patient Care Through Cultural Awareness webinar! This webinar also features our very own Dr. Emma Guzman, who will present Clinical Narrative: Cultural Factors in Patient Care.

This clinically focused program examines how cultural and linguistic factors influence diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and patient safety—while offering strategies to enhance clinical communication.
📅Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
🕖Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
To register, visit: https://www.nysdental.org/events/calendar/2026/01/15/webinars/improving-patient-care-through-cultural-awareness

01/08/2026

The SDDS Dental Student Loan Forgiveness is back for 2026! 😁💵

Here's how to find out if you qualify to receive an award of up to $10,000 to help reduce your student loan debt.

⏰ Applications are due by March 31st, 2026. Visit https://www.sddsny.org/loanforgiveness to learn more or to start your application today!

01/01/2026

Wishing all of our members a very happy and healthy New Year! ✨🎉

12/09/2025

Our Annual Installation of Officers & Awards is on Sunday, January 11th!

Celebrating the Installation of Incoming President Dr. Valerie Venterina and the 2026 SDDS Officers!

SDDS Members, don’t forget to RSVP for our Annual Installation of Officers & Awards Luncheon at:
https://www.sddsny.org/installation2026

Link in bio!

12/02/2025

is the New York State Dental Foundation’s fundraising campaign on the global day of giving that inspires hundreds of thousands of people to donate to their favorite charities each year... and they need our participation to make it a success.

Last year, donations made on fueled the Foundation’s mission to improve oral health care for all New Yorkers through a variety of programs in 2025. Donor support enabled them to:

Distribute thousands of oral hygiene kits to schools, shelters, and other organizations
Connect 75 veteran cases to pro bono dental care through Salute Vets with a Smile
Reimburse students for travel to screen 124 athletes at the Special Olympics State Games
Present 9 dental hygiene graduates with the $500 Stevenson Award
Underwrite oral cancer screenings, awareness, and education events
Screen infants and toddlers through the Early Head Start Oral Health Prevention Project
Host the first-ever Discovering Dentistry Symposium in partnership with Planet Smilez

Every dollar donated to the campaign will help bolster these initiatives and provide crucial funding to propel New York State to the forefront of innovative and compassionate oral health care for the vulnerable and underserved.

For more information, visit the link in our bio!

11/27/2025

Wishing our community a joyful Thanksgiving! We are grateful for all of our members today and every day. 🦃🍂

Address

111 Fort Greene Place
Brooklyn, NY
11217

Website

http://www.sddsny.org/

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