Welcome to the Second District Dental Society

Second District Dental Society is the local component of the New York State Dental Association and the American Dental Association representing close to 1,500 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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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates & Resources

Please monitor this website and the websites of NYSDA and the ADA for the latest information:

Governor Cuomo Announces Dentists Can Reopen Statewide on June 1

The good news we've been waiting for has finally arrived! After intense daily advocacy by NYSDA, including the invaluable participation in a grass-roots campaign by you, our members, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced, at 2:45 p.m. May 31, 2020, the approval of statewide opening of dental offices for regular dental care on June 1, 2020. Dentists' offices will be subject to state guidance on best practices for safety and social distancing.

View Press Release from Governor Cuomo

NYS Department of Health Interim Guidance for Dentistry During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Released

Hot off the press! Please read and affirm the guidelines and use them to prepare for reopening along with the business safety plan template. CDC, OSHA, and ADA safety guidelines should also be referenced.

Read and Affirm Detailed NYS DOH Dentistry Guidelines
Print Business Safety Plan Template
View NYSDA Return to Work Information

NYSED Adjusts CE Requirements Due to COVID-19

Dentists whose licenses are due for renewal between March 1 and September 1, 2020 may complete up to 100% of their mandated CE hours as self-study courses. Read more

ADA Releases COVID-19 Return to Work Guidance

The ADA’s Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit contains essential information on navigating dental practice during a pandemic. NYS Specific Supplemental Information is also available. Read more

Have You Made an Adjustment to Your Malpractice Insurance?

Malpractice insurance premiums MAY be reduced by the carrier if the member fits the criteria for the "part-time" dentist category. Read more

Update on Dental Office Operations

Effective Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 8 p.m., all dental offices MUST cease operation except in the case of dental emergencies. Read more

Unemployment Information

Information on filing for unemployment assistance. Read more

New York City Financial Assistance for Small Businesses

The New York City Department of Small Business Services has two programs available to all small business owners at this time. Read more

PPE Donations

Brooklyn Hospital PPE Donations

Staten Island Hospital PPE Donations

SDDS Event Updates

All Second District in-person events scheduled for May 2020 have been cancelled. SDDS will notify members if and/or when they are rescheduled. Please check this website for the latest updates on all future SDDS meetings.

Society News

March 5, 2020

SDDS Shares Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advisories

Do you have questions about the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19)? View the latest advisories from the ADA including FAQs and referrals to government agencies for assistance. Read more