Second District Dental Society of New York

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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.

05/07/2026

NEW DENTISTS – Join us for Introduction to Veneer Restorations: Principles, Planning and Predictable Outcomes, a comprehensive introduction to veneer restorations, designed for early-career dentists seeking to build confidence in aesthetic dentistry.

This lecture will introduce attendees to veneer restoration covering the core principles, treatment planning strategies and techniques necessary to achieve predictable aesthetic outcomes.

Join us NEXT WEEK to gain practical insights into material selection, tooth preparation and smile design, and be equipped with the foundational knowledge to confidently incorporate veneers into your clinical practice.

🗓️ May 14
💻 SDDS Headquarters
⏱️ 8PM – 9PM
🔗 Register at https://www.sddsny.org/continuing-education-events/calendar-of-events/2026/05/15/new-dentist/(brooklyn)-sdds-new-dentist-lecture-series---introduction-to-veneer-restorations--principles--planning-and-predictable-outcomes-(-2026-91)

05/04/2026

What does it look like to restore a full mouth while saving as much tooth structure as possible? 🦷

Join us for Minimally Invasive Treatment for Full Mouth Rehabilitation with Dr. Farhad Vahidi, prosthodontist and Associate Professor at NYU College of Dentistry.

Dr. Vahidi will walk through real cases, with 5 to 10 years of follow-up, covering the methods, materials, and technology that make conservative full mouth rehab possible. Cases will include worn-down dentition, enamel hypoplasia, bulimic patients, and more.

This one is a great opportunity, whether you’re looking to refine your restorative approach or just want to see long-term success documented in real time.

📅 May 8, 2026
📍 SDDS Headquarters
⏱️ 9 AM – 12 PM
🎓 3 MCEUs

🔗 Link in bio!

05/01/2026

This is why we do what we do. 🦷

Dr. Quartey said it best, one of the most rewarding parts of being a dentist isn’t just the clinical work. It’s the patient who used to dread every appointment and now can’t wait to come back.

Those moments don’t happen by accident. They happen because you chose a career built on trust, care, and showing up for people.

That’s the kind of dentist SDDS is proud to support.

04/28/2026

NEXT WEEK – Join us for Minimally Invasive Treatment for Full Mouth Rehabilitation: Methods, Materials and Long-Term Follow-Up, a case-based presentation exploring the importance of preserving hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. Cases shown have been treated and followed for many years.

Attendees will gain insight into minimally invasive restorative treatment using current materials and technology, following proper diagnosis and treatment procedures. Participants will also observe how the philosophy of treatment proves successful over time.

Cases include:
• Pseudo-class III malocclusion
• Worn down dentition
• Bulimic patient
• Enamel hypoplasia

🗓️ May 8
📍 SDDS Headquarters
⏱️ 9AM – 12PM
🔗 Learn more and Register at: https://www.sddsny.org/continuing-education-events/calendar-of-events/2026/05/08/continuing-education-courses/(brooklyn)-minimally-invasive-treatment-for-full-mouth-rehabilitation--methods--materials-and-long-term-follow-up-(-2026-08)

04/27/2026

Is it time to renew your CPR certification?

Join us THIS FRIDAY, May 1st 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.

🗓️ May 1st, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍SDDS Headquarters
🔗 Register at: https://www.sddsny.org/continuing-education-events/calendar-of-events/2026/05/01/continuing-education-courses/(brooklyn)-cpr-and-medical-emergencies-in-the-dental-office-(-2026-07)

04/24/2026

🫱🏼‍🫲🏻 Organized dentistry is more about the people than it is about the profession.

Dr. Emma Guzmán has been a member of the Second District Dental Society since completing her residency in 2018, and she wanted to share why it's meant so much to her journey.

From building a network of colleagues she can actually call on, to accessing real benefits like legal services, wellness resources, and the SDDS loan repayment grant, membership goes further than most new dentists realize.

If you've been wondering whether organized dentistry is worth it, just listen to her story.

🔗 Learn more about SDDS membership: https://www.sddsny.org/member-center

04/13/2026

Join us this Thursday for our upcoming Second District Dental Society General Membership meeting!

We’re looking forward to hearing from periodontist Dr. Amit Vora as he walks through the use of lasers in periodontics — including real cases, practical applications, and where they make the biggest impact in treatment.

It’s a great opportunity to learn, connect, and stay current with what’s evolving in dentistry.

We hope to see you there.

Register now at: https://www.sddsny.org/continuing-education-events/calendar-of-events/2026/04/16/general-membership-meetings/(staten-island)-sdds-april-2026-general-membership-meeting--branch-society-night---lasers-in-periodontics

04/08/2026

COMING UP – Complications and Considerations Facing Implant Dentistry Today

After many years of implant use in dentistry, there are a number of issues that have arisen. How do we develop occlusion on various implant restorations? Do we develop different occlusal schemes for single units vs. splinted restorations? How do we deal with restoring unknown implants designed by companies that have gone out of business? How do we incorporate digital dentistry into the restorative phase of implantology?

This lecture will discuss similarities and differences of occlusion on teeth and on single unit implants, how occlusion helps determine restorative material choice, and how to manage complex implant restorative cases and complications that arise.

🗓️ April 24
📍 SDDS Headquarters
⏱️ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
🎓 3 MCEUs
🔗 Register at: https://www.sddsny.org/continuing-education-events/calendar-of-events/2026/04/24/continuing-education-courses/(brooklyn)-(hands-on-course)-complications-and-considerations-facing-implant-dentistry-today-(-2026-06)

04/01/2026

Join us for the SDDS General Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island!

Designated as “Branch Society Night,” this meeting welcomes officers and members from the Richmond County Dental Society, SDDS’s branch society.

Dr. Amit Vora, Chair of the Department of Dentistry at JFK University Medical Center, will present “Lasers in Periodontics.”

Elections to the SDDS Nominating Committee will also be held.

As always, this meeting is FREE for all SDDS members and offers 1 MCEU.

🔗 Register at: https://bcpay.online/EventRegistrations/register.php?Event=SDDSApril162026

03/30/2026

Is it time to renew your CPR certification?

Join us on Friday, April 10th 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.

🗓️ April 10th, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island
🔗 Register at: https://www.sddsny.org/continuing-education-events/calendar-of-events/2026/04/10/continuing-education-courses/(staten-island)-cpr-and-medical-emergencies-in-the-dental-office-(-2026-05)

03/28/2026

NEW DENTISTS!

Join us as we enjoy artisanal chocolates and discuss your future in practice ownership.

From site selection and legal considerations to your lending viability,
this seminar provides real insight into what it truly takes to
transition from associate to owner.

RSVP today, spots are limited!

To RSVP: https://www.sddsny.org/continuing-education-events/calendar-of-events/2026/04/23/new-dentist/new-dentist---resident-chocolate-tasting

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111 Fort Greene Place
Brooklyn, NY
11217

Website

http://www.sddsny.org/

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