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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

SDDS New Dentist Lecture Series: Basic Fundamentals of Dental Implants

Venue:

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


Featured Speaker:
Ryan A. Baumbach, M.S.
Executive Territory Manager, BioHorizons

Synopsis:

This lecture will cover the following: 

  • Hands-on implant placement
  • The differences between guided and freehand implant placement
  • The steps needed for treatment planning for guided surgery 

Upon successful completion of this lecture, attendees will learn the basics of implant procedures, as well as the step-by-step implant protocols. 

Beverage service only

MCEU - 1 HOUR

Tuition:
SDDS Members:* $20 | Non-SDDS Members: $30

*This event is open to hospital residents and new dentists ONLY. New dentists are dentists who graduated from dental school within the last 10 years. Registrations from dentists who are NOT hospital residents/new dentists will be cancelled.


Register

 

*If you have any difficulties registering online 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

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):