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SDDS New Dentist Lecture Series | Thursday, September 10, 2026

Join us for this upcoming seminar in our New Dentist Lecture Series! Open to ALL dentists; you do not have to be an SDDS new dentist member to attend.

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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) SDDS Instant Impact: Launching a Dental Clinic in 60 Minutes (#2026-92)

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

 

*This event is open to ALL dentists. You do not need to be an SDDS new dentist member to attend.

Featured Clinician:
Emma J. Guzman, D.D.S.
Director of Operations, Synergy Today Foundation

 

Synopsis:
This is a high-energy session demonstrating how a fully functional dental clinic can be created in virtually any environment within one hour. Using portable dental units, collapsible chairs, streamlined supply kits and real world field photos, participants will see exactly how mobile dentistry can be executed safely, efficiently and with clinical excellence. This course highlights the power of rapid setup for community outreach, mission work, emergency response and pop-up care events—proving that meaningful oral health impact doesn’t require a traditional operatory, only smart systems and intentional preparation. 

Learning objectives:

  • A repeatable 60-minute setup framework: Learn the exact workflow; from unloading supplies to powering portable units that allow a clinic to be operational in under an hour.
  • Essential equipment for mobile dentistry: Understand which portable chairs, units, lighting, sterilization solutions and supply kits make rapid deployment possible without compromising care quality.
  • Real-world examples and visual proof: Review photos and case demonstrations showing clinics successfully launched in schools, churches, community centers and outdoor environments
  • Strategies for efficiency, safety and patient flow: Discover how to maintain infection control, organize instruments and manage patient movement in nontraditional spaces, while keeping the team coordinated and confident.

 

MCEU - 1 HOUR

Tuition:
SDDS Members: 
$20| ADA Members: $30 | Non-ADA Members: $50

 


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.


EMMA J. GUZMAN, D.D.S. is a dedicated general dentist practicing in New York City. Her journey in dentistry has been shaped by a commitment to community building, public speaking, service, mentorship and empowering women. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and was a general practice resident at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in the Bronx. She has participated in dental outreach missions in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, providing essential dental care to underserved communities. Dr. Guzman speaks to students about careers in STEM fields and mentors undergraduate students and aspiring dentists. She lectures on topics such as community building, discovering your “why,” diversity in dentistry, global outreach, four-handed dentistry, quality control and navigating the dental field from her unique perspective. She is committed to whole wellness, emphasizing the impact of physical and mental health on career longevity. She strives to help other health professionals find balance in life to achieve whole wellness in a way that works for them. Of Garifuna-American heritage, Dr. Guzman hails from Brooklyn, NY, with her parents originally from Livingston, Guatemala. She enjoys dancing, cooking, travelling and spending quality time with her family and friends. 

 


 

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

Aug 25, 2026

The NYS Department of Health (DOH) finalized regulations establishing new requirements for dentists outside of New York City who use cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) equipment in their offices.
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