Important Notice:: NYSDA has transitioned to a new CE tracking system called CE Navigator. To learn more about CE Navigator and to create your account login, click this link: CE Navigator

2026 CPR Course Dates

Sign up to renew your certification!

2026 Membership Dues Now Available

Your membership keeps you connected to the resources, support, and opportunities that matter most. Renew today to continue unlocking the exclusive benefits of NYSDA. Stay connected – renew now!

Upcoming Live Webinar on Thursday, March 19, 2026

Join us for our New Dentists live webinar! Open only to hospital residents and new dentists

2024/2025 Member Benefits Guide

Your ultimate resource for all things NYSDA. Dive in and discover what awaits you as a valued member.

Member Assistance Program (MAP)

Life comes with challenges—but your FREE, confidential Member Assistance Program (MAP) is here to help. Available to you, your household, and your staff, MAP offers one-on-one short-term counseling plus resources for mental health, stress management, financial wellness, and life coaching. Download the app today to get started.

Upcoming CE on Friday, March 27

Don't miss this upcoming live webinar! Register today!

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 May 2025 Membership Meeting | Increasing Your Net Income by Gaining Control

TIME: 7 P.M.

 

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED


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


Essayist: Joseph DeRario, D.M.D.
CEO, National Dental Consulting

 

In today’s competitive healthcare landscape, maximizing efficiency and profitability while providing exceptional patient care is crucial. This seminar is designed for healthcare professionals, particularly dentists who want to improve their practice’s financial performance and operational effectiveness without compromising the quality of care. Participants will learn how to balance time economics, fees and overhead, understanding how each factor plays a pivotal role in sustaining a profitable practice. The session will explore practical techniques to assess and optimize how time is spent within the practice, ensuring that non-productive time can be converted into profitable, valuable activities. 

Communication is key in healthcare and this seminar will also focus on enhancing communication skills to foster stronger patient relationships and increase immediate case acceptance. By mastering how to effectively discuss treatment plans and patient needs, attendees will be better equipped to gain patient trust and achieve higher success in case acceptance. Lastly, we will cover how to market a healthcare practice without solicitation, focusing on building a strong, ethical brand that attracts patients through trust and reputation. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to drive growth through authentic, non-aggressive marketing techniques. Upon successful completion of this lecture, attendees will be equipped with the essential tools and strategies to not only enhance their practice’s financial health but also improve patient satisfaction and long-term success. Participants will also: 

  • Understand the relationship between time economics, fees and overhead and how to optimize each for maximum profitability.
  • Learn strategies for transforming non-productive time into profitable time.
  • Gain practical tools to improve communication skills, leading to increased immediate case acceptance and better patient relationships.
  • Discover effective methods to market a practice without solicitation, focusing on ethical and impactful marketing strategies. 

 

 *CEU - 1 HOUR

*This lecture will not provide CE credit towards relicensure.

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. 


 

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

Jan 26, 2026

The ADA recently updated its sample Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, Notice of Privacy Practices to reflect new federal requirements regarding the use and disclosure of certain substance use disorder treatment information.

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.