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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

(BROOKLYN) (HANDS-ON COURSE) Complications and Considerations Facing Implant Dentistry Today (#2026-06)

Venue:
Second District Dental Society Headquarters
111 Fort Greene Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 522-3939

Featured Clinician:
Bradley S. Portenoy, D.D.S., F.I.C.O.I., F.I.C.D., Pankey Scholar
Visiting Faculty, L.D. Pankey Institute

*Dr. Portenoy receives an honorarium from Straumann.

Synopsis:
After many years of implant use in dentistry, there are a number of issues that have arisen. How do we develop occlusion on various implant restorations? Do we develop different occlusal schemes for single units vs. splinted restorations? How do we deal with restoring unknown implants designed by companies that have gone out of business? How do we incorporate digital dentistry into the restorative phase of implantology? This lecture will discuss similarities and differences of occlusion on teeth and on single unit implants. We will then discuss how occlusion helps us determine the type of restorative material. Finally, we’ll discuss how to deal with complex implant restorative cases and complications that arise. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  1. Review occlusal concepts on teeth
  2. Review similarities and differences in occlusion for teeth and implants
  3. How do our restorations influence a good tissue response
  4. How occlusion can help determine material choice for prosthesis
  5. Dealing with the “implant of the month” club – finding mystery implants and utilizing them
  6. Discuss incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and digital dentistry into implant restorations
  7. T.I.S.P. (Tooth to Implant Supported Prosthesis) – Can we join implants to natural teeth?

    MCEU - 3 HOURS

    *This is a hands-on workshop with limited enrollment. Register EARLY to reserve your spot. This course is excluded from all discount offers.

    Tuition:
    SDDS Members: $275
    Non-SDDS Members: $400

     


    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.


    BRADLEY S. PORTENOY, D.D.S., F.I.C.O.I., F.I.C.D., Pankey Scholar practices comprehensive dentistry in Rockville Centre, New York. He is lead visiting faculty at the L.D. Pankey Institute. He is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology and a fellow of the International College of Dentists. He is also a Pankey Scholar, the institute’s highest achievement. Dr. Portenoy has lectured to dentists from around the world on comprehensive restorative dentistry.

     


     

    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

    Jan 26, 2026

    The ADA recently updated its sample Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, Notice of Privacy Practices to reflect new federal requirements regarding the use and disclosure of certain substance use disorder treatment information.

    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.