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2026 CPR Course Dates

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Upcoming CE on Friday, May 8

Don't miss this upcoming half-day seminar! Register today!

SDDS New Dentist Lecture Series | Thursday, May 14, 2026

Join us for this upcoming seminar in our New Dentist Lecture Series! Open only to hospital residents and new dentists

2026 Member Benefits Guide

Explore Your Member Benefits — The 2026 Member Benefits Guide is now available! See everything NYSDA offers and get a quick overview with our At-A-Glance one-pager.

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.

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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Nominations for the 2026 SDDS Nominating Committee

Mar 13, 2026
Nominations to the 2026 Second District Dental Society (SDDS) Nominating Committee were held at the SDDS General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 12.

The following five members were nominated to serve (in alphabetical order):


Dr. Christen Carute
Dr. Emma Guzman
Dr. Joseph Merola
Dr. Aia Shalan
Dr. Kirstin Wolfe

Elections will be held at the SDDS General Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The elected members, along with the five immediate SDDS past presidents, will comprise the 2026 SDDS Nominating Committee.