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 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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Attention New Dentists!

2021 SDDS Dental Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Awards up to $10,000. 2021 application period OPEN NOW!

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COVID-19 Updates & Resources

Please monitor the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) website for the latest updates on the following:

Practice Guidance

CE Requirements Adjustments

Dentists whose licenses are due for renewal between March 1, 2020 and January 1, 2022 may complete up to 100% of their mandated CE hours as self-study courses. Read more

Society News

January 5, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

As of January 4, 2021, individuals who work in dental practices of all types are eligible to receive the vaccine. Read more

October 9, 2020

Be Prepared for COVID-19 Office Inspections

Information and documents you need to prepare your office. Read more

October 5, 2020

Regulatory Alert! - Dentists Need to Refile Amalgam Separator Forms

In 2017, the United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its final regulations regarding amalgam separators in dental offices. Read more

June 19, 2020