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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

(LIVE WEBINAR) SDDS New Dentist Lecture Series: The World of Clear Aligners (#2025-93)

*Live webinar via Zoom

Link to join the meeting will be sent to registrants ONE WEEK prior to meeting date

*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.


Featured Clinician:
David Galler, D.M.D.
President, American Academy of Clear Aligners

 

Synopsis:
This course is intended to show general dentists how clear aligners have become a focal point in the practice of dentistry. Whether you are focused on cosmetics, periodontics, malocclusion or just looking for a high-revenue, high-demand procedure, clear aligners is key for you. Join Dr. Galler as he reviews the common uses of clear aligners in the adult population to create better treatment plans and increase patient happiness. Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will: 

  • Learn about clear aligners.
  • Understand the applicability of clear aligners in the general dentist world.
  • Find out more information on the journey.

MCEU - 1 HOUR

 

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


 

*Due to recent ADA system upgrades, online registration is unavailable until further notice. To register, please click the above link and complete a course registration form.


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):