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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 September 2025 Membership Meeting | Periodontal Plastic Surgery

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED


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

Essayist: Sejndi (Sandy) Rusi, D.D.S.
Clinical Instructor, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

     

    Synopsis:
    This presentation will focus on the relationship between periodontal treatment and aesthetic restorative dentistry. More than ever, patients are mesmerized by social media dentistry and wish to emulate these smiles. These comprehensive cases require a multidisciplinary approach, accurate diagnoses and treatment planning, as well as skilled execution. This lecture will focus on several key periodontal procedures, including soft tissue augmentation and crown lengthening, and how these procedures can enhance restorative outcomes. Upon successful completion of this lecture, attendees will: 

    1. Diagnose, treatment plan, and execute basic periodontal surgical principles.
    2. Learn to identify fundamental restorative and surgical principles.
    3. Learn to identify discrepancies in gingival harmony.
    4. Learn how periodontal therapy can enhance restorative outcomes.
    5. Be able to discuss treatment options with the patient.  

     

    MCEU - 1 HOUR
    Member Rate: $45



     


     

    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.

     


    SEJNDI RUSI, D.D.S. is a Bay Ridge native. She graduated magna cum laude from SUNY Binghamton, where she majored in biological sciences, after which she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the prestigious New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD). During her training at NYUCD, she received numerous awards and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society, graduating at the top of her class. Dr. Rusi continued her post-doctoral training at NYUCD, specializing in periodontics and implant dentistry. In addition to ther rigorous training, she served as chief resident and was awarded for outstanding service to her class. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, board certified in periodontology and dental implant surgery. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Rusi is a clinical instructor at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where she teaches dental residents about periodontal surgery and implants. 

    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):