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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

RCDS March 2025 Membership Meeting | Management of Odontogenic Infections

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED


Venue:
Max's Es-Ca
1559 Richmond Road
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 980-5006


Essayist: Mark Goodenough, D.D.S., M.S.
Member, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

 

This lecture will cover the identification, diagnosis and treatment of odontogenic infections. It will cover primary and secondary fascial spaces and will discuss surgical management, including operating room protocol and extra-oral drainage. Antibiotics will also be discussed. Upon successful completion of this lecture, attendees will: 

  • Learn how to identify and diagnose dental abscesses and space infections.
  • Know when to refer patients to an oral surgeon or send to the emergency room.
  • Know how to treat infections with incision and drainage.
  • Understand the surgical management of abscesses beyond the vestibule. 

 

MCEU - 1 HOUR
Member Rate: $45


Register

 

*Due to an ADA systems upgrade, online registration for all meetings is unavailable until further notice. To register for this meeting, complete a course registration form and fax/mail to SDDS Headquarters. 


MARK GOODENOUGH, D.D.S., M.D. was raised on Long Island, New York, where he attended Stony Brook University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry with honors. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, serving as the class vice president. Subsequently, he completed an integrated six-year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County where, in addition to his oral surgery certificate, he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. During this time, he received rigorous training in dentoalveolar surgery, facial trauma, internal medicine and surgical intensive care. Dr. Goodenough also completed a one-year internship in general surgery, where he gained experience in managing medically complex and critically ill patients. In his final year of residency, he served as chief resident and was selected for the Resident of the Year award in the Department of Dental and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, an award which recognizes outstanding dedication, service and professional excellence. Dr. Goodenough is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.


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

Sep 24, 2025

At the direction of SDDS President Dr. Paul Teplitsky, the Constitution & Bylaws Committee, chaired by Dr. Phyllis Merlino, completed the first full revision of the Constitution & Bylaws in more than 10 years. After four months of careful review, the Committee updated outdated language, streamlined committee structures, clarified roles and responsibilities, and modernized provisions to better serve members.

Sep 23, 2025

The Second District Dental Society (SDDS) and New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) has been closely monitoring the ongoing public discourse surrounding Int. No. 1379, a bill that proposes removing fluoride from New York City’s municipal drinking water and dismantling one of the most significant public health achievements of the past century.