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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.
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NYSDA Opposes Proposed NYC Fluoridation Ban
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.
Last week, several news outlets reported on a new bill proposing the removal of fluoride from New York City’s drinking water. This bill was co-sponsored by Queens Council Member James Gennaro (D) and Staten Island City Council Member Frank Morano (R).
Dr. Valerie Venterina, our President-Elect and Chair of Government Affairs, has been working closely with the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) and meeting with Staten Island City Council Member Frank Morano (R) to advocate for the continued fluoridation of our water supply. Removing fluoride would have a significant negative impact on the oral health of New Yorkers.
To learn more, click below to read a statement from Dr. Maurice Edwards, President of NYSDA, and see the efforts being made to oppose this legislation.
