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Welcome to the Second District Dental Society

The Second District Dental Society is the local component of the New York State Dental Association and the American Dental Association representing 1,400 member dentists in Brooklyn and Staten Island. It is our hope that this website provides our members with information that will aid them in making the most out of their membership. Additionally, we hope to provide the public with a source of information about our society and members to demonstrate our commitment to excellence and the preservation of oral health.


Upcoming Events

(BROOKLYN) SDDS October General Membership Meeting: Sleep Breathing and Swallowing: Connection to Oral Health

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Venue:
Dyker Beach Golf Course
1030 86th Street*
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 836-9722
*Main entrance driveway is at 88th Street and 7th Avenue; venue parking lot is at 86th Street and 11th Avenue

Featured Clinician:
Siama Muhammad, D.M.D.
Founder, Brooklyn Oak Dental Care

Synopsis:
Have you ever had patients who do everything they are told and still have gum disease, caries and pain? The oral cavity can breed a host of problems and not all of them are simply due to poor oral hygiene and diet. Issues such as phantom tooth pain, random breakage and loss of enamel are common ailments in everyday practice. When we simply look at one tooth at a time, we can only fix acute issues as they present themselves. When we take a step back and really ask why these issues might be happening, we can create comprehensive, longer lasting results.

This lecture will explore basic dysfunctions in sleep, breathing and swallowing patterns and present diagnostic and treatment options. You will learn how these functional problems can manifest in the oral cavity and how to help improve outcomes. Upon successful completion of this lecture, attendees will learn how to screen for sleep, breathing and swallowing problems; when and how to make appropriate referrals; and simple treatments that can be applied to general dentistry practice. Participants will also be able to identify functional problems such as sleep apnea, breathing and swallowing pattern that can manifest themselves in the oral cavity.

MCEU - 1 Hour

Free for all SDDS members

Register

 

*Due to a recent ADA systems upgrade, online registration for all meetings is unavailable until further notice. SDDS staff do not have system access during this outage and are unable to register you over the phone. To register for this meeting, click the "Register" link above or here to be redirected to an RSVP form we have created specifically for this event. 

 

 


Second District Dental Society is a recognized sponsor by the N.Y.S. Education Department, ADA CERP and the AGD.


Unless otherwise stated, all featured speakers have disclosed that they do not have any relevant financial arrangements or affiliations with any corporate organizations that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning the continuing education activities stated herein.


Society News

Apr 11, 2025

At the April 10, 2025 general membership meeting, the following SDDS members were elected to serve on the SDDS Nominating Committee (in alphabetical order):