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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


 

*If you experience any issues registering online, download a course registration form and fax/mail it 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

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.