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Upcoming CE on Friday, March 7

The Dr. Irving E. Gruber Memorial Lecture

March 2025 General Membership Meeting

(NEW DATE) Join us on March 20 for our General Membership Meeting!

New Dentists and PGY-2 Residents...

Don't miss out on receiving up to $10K!

2025 CPR Course Dates

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CE Registry is now CE Navigator

Navigate your continuing education journey with ease using the CE Navigator, your ultimate guide to professional development.

Upcoming CE on Thursday, March 27

Join us for our New Dentists Lecture! Open only to hospital residents and new dentists

Introducing NYSDAPAC – Our New Political Action Committee

NYSDA is excited to announce the launch of NYSDAPAC, NYSDA’s fully owned and operated Political Action Committee. With your support, NYSDAPAC will strengthen our political influence and ensure your voice is heard statewide and beyond.

New Exclusive NYSDA Member Benefit

Life comes with challenges, but your new Member Assistance Program (MAP) is here to help. This free, confidential benefit is available to you and your household, offering resources and services to support mental health, reduce stress, and make life easier.

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

Society News

Election Results for 2025 Elective Positions

Nov 15, 2024
On November 14, 2024, the following members were elected at the November Membership Meeting at the Dyker Beach Golf Course for elective positions beginning January 1, 2025. The 2024 President Elect, Dr. Paul Teplitsky, will become the President of the Second District Dental Society effective January 1, 2025 succeeding the 2024 President, Dr. Tricia Quartey-Sagaille.


OFFICERS:

President-Elect

 

Valerie Venterina

Vice President

 

Phyllis Merlino

Secretary

 

Cherry Libramonte

Treasurer

 

Joseph Merola

 

 

 



Board of Trustees
– 2 Years

  1. Joann DeLeonibus
 5. Sandra Scibetta
  1. Raymond Flagiello
 6. Aia Shalan
  1. Charles Mistretta
 7. Jose Santana
  1. Stephanie Sager
 8. Sejndi Rusi

 

 

Delegates to A.D.A. – 1 Year

 

1.   John Demas 2.   Cherry Libramonte 3.    (p) Richard Oshrain

 

ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO A.D.A. – 1 Year (in order of preference)

 

1.   Paul Teplitsky 2.   Valerie Venterina 3.   Tricia Quartey
4.   Kirstin Wolfe 5.   Theressa Eliscar  

 

 

Delegates to NYSDA – 1 Year (in order of preference)

 

1. President - Paul Teplitsky                6. Aia Shalan
2. President Elect – Valerie Venterina  7. Theressa Eliscar
3. Vice President - Phyllis Merlino  8. Stephanie Sager
4. Secretary – Cherry Libramonte  9. Jose Santana
5. RCDS President – Bryan Pieroni  10. (p) Christen Carute

 

ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO NYSDA – 1 Year

 

1. Treasurer –  Joseph Merola  6. Tricia Quartey
2. President Elect RCDS – Brian Perrone  7. Emma Guzman
3.  Mitchell Mindlin  8. Raymond Flagiello
4.  Michael Donato  9. Thema Hepburn
5. Sandra Scibetta  10. (p) Joann DeLeonibus

 

REPRESENTATIVES TO NYSDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND COUNCILS

 

Council on Dental Health Planning & Hospital Dentistry (four years to expire June 2029) –  Cherry Libramonte

Council on Professional Liability Insurance (four years to expire June 2029) –  Sandra Scibetta

Council on Nominations (one year to expire June 2026) – John Demas