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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) (HANDS-ON COURSE) Introduction to Diode Lasers (#2024-15)

*This course is a hands-on course and has limited enrollment. Register EARLY to reserve a spot!

Venue:
Second District Dental Society Headquarters
111 Fort Greene Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 522-3939

Clinician:
John J. Graeber, D.M.D.
Attending, Morristown Memorial Hospital; Certified Laser Educator, Academy of Laser Dentistry

Synopsis:
This half-day program is intended as an introductory course into the use of the diode laser as a patient-friendly alternative instrument for the general practitioner or periodontal specialist. Everyday procedures such as tissue troughing for impressions, gingivoplasty and pontic preparation can be more easily accomplished. Minor oral surgical procedures are simplified and bloodless when the diode laser is used instead of conventional methods. Diode lasers enhance periodontal results by more effectively reducing bacteria and biofilm. All tissues can heal faster when exposed to the biostimulatory effects of diode lasers. Case studies and microscopic videography will be an integral part of the presentation. Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will learn: 

  • How a diode laser can replace traditional instrumentation with simplicity.
  • How diodes are preferred by a vast majority of dental users and patients.
  • Why a diode laser enables a dentist to increase the number and quality of everyday procedures.

Breakfast included

MCEU - 3 HOURS

Tuition:Buy more, SAVE more*! Sign up for any TWO SDDS courses in 2024 and get ONE course of equal or lesser value for free (excluding CPR and hands-on courses)! To redeem this offer, complete a course registration form and mail or fax to SDDS Headquarters. SDDS staff will register you for the courses of your choosing and apply the discount!

*This offer is for SDDS members only

**This course is excluded from all discount offers.

SDDS Members: $275
Non-SDDS Members: $400

 

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 course, complete a course registration form and fax/mail to SDDS Headquarters. 

 

Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All requests for refunds or credits must be made in writing or by phone and received at least two weeks prior to the course date. A full refund, less a ten dollar ($10.00) administrative charge, or if requested and available, credit for a similarly priced course will be issued. Refunds or credits requested after this date will not be granted, including requests made based on absence due to illness, late arrival for courses and/or weather conditions. In the event that a course is cancelled by Second District, paid tuition will be fully refunded.


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

Nov 01, 2024

Aligning with the Association’s commitment to be sustainable and provide members with more flexible access to clinical content, ADA member subscriptions to The Journal of the American Dental Association will switch from print to digital in 2025.

Oct 15, 2024

On June 6, 2024, the Nominating Committee met to select nominees for the 2025 elective positions. Elections will take place at the November Membership Meeting on November 14, 2024. Click for the full report of selected nominees.

Aug 27, 2024

On September 10, the ADA will introduce a new login process across all ADA and Tripartite web properties, including ADA.org, nysdental.org, the ADA Member App, and JADA.