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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

2025 RCDS Installation of Officers & Dinner Dance

Location: Richmond County Country Club

Address: 135 Flagg Place, Staten Island, NY

Society News

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.

Nov 01, 2024

Aligning with the Association’s commitment to be sustainable and provide members with more flexible access to clinical content, ADA member subscriptions to The Journal of the American Dental Association will switch from print to digital in 2025.

Oct 15, 2024

On June 6, 2024, the Nominating Committee met to select nominees for the 2025 elective positions. Elections will take place at the November Membership Meeting on November 14, 2024. Click for the full report of selected nominees.