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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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Election Results for 2026 Elective Positions
On November 12, 2026, the following members were elected at the November Membership Meeting at the Dyker Beach Golf Course for elective positions beginning January 1, 2027. The 2026 President Elect, Dr. Phyllis Merlino, will become the President of the Second District Dental Society effective January 1, 2027 succeeding the 2026 President, Dr. Valerie Venterina
Report of the Nominating Committee – 2026
The following slate of nominees for 2027 elective positions, designated by the Nominating Committee, will be reported to the membership at the October 15, 2026 General Membership Meeting. Elections will take place at the General Membership Meeting on November 12, 2026.
OFFICERS:
President-Elect | Cherry Libramonte | |
Vice President | Joseph Merola | |
Secretary | Aia Shalan | |
Treasurer | Kirstin Wolfe | |
Board of Trustees – 2 Years
| 5. Stephanie Sager | |
| 6. Aaron Brandwein | |
| 7. Anthony Agosto | |
| 8. Emma Guzman |
Delegates to A.D.A. – 1 Year
| 1. Paul Teplitsky | 2. Alyson Buchalter | 3. (p) Cherry Libramonte |
ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO A.D.A. – 1 Year (in order of preference)
| 1. Phyllis Merlino | 2. Valerie Venterina | 3. Kirstin Wolfe |
| 4. John Demas | 5. Emma Guzman |
Delegates to NYSDA – 1 Year (in order of preference)
| 1. President – Phyllis Merlino | 6. Christen Carute | |
| 2. President Elect – Cherry Libramonte | 7. Valerie Venterina | |
| 3. Vice President - Joseph Merola | 8. Emma Guzman | |
| 4. Secretary – Aia Shalan | 9. Christopher Bowers | |
| 5. RCDS President – Joseph Albanese | 10. (p) John Demas |
ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO NYSDA – 1 Year
| 1. Treasurer – Kirstin Wolfe | 6. Joann Deleonibus | |
| 2. President Elect RCDS – Eliana Sarit | 7. Theressa Eliscar-Hewett | |
| 3. Mitchell Mindlin | 8. Stephanie Sager | |
| 4. Brian Perrone | 9. Jose Santana | |
| 5. Anthony Agosto | 10. (p) Alyson Buchalter |
REPRESENTATIVES TO NYSDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND COUNCILS
Council on Dental Benefits (four years to expire June 2031) – Tricia Quartey-Sagaille
Council on Government Affairs (four years to expire June 2031) – Valerie Venterina
Council on Peer Review (four years to expire June 2031) – Gisele Richard
Council on Nominations (one year to expire June 2027) – John Demas
Members of the 2026 Nominating Committee
Valerie Venterina - Chair, Phyllis Merlino - Recording Secretary, Allison Serpico - Staff
Babak Bina, Alyson Buchalter, Christen Carute, Michael Donato, Emma Guzman, Joseph Merola, Tricia Quartey-Sagaille, Aia Shalan, Paul Teplitsky, Kirstin Wolfe
