named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Find a Dentist Program
Public-facing directory listing member dentists to help patients locate ADA-affiliated providers in their area
General Membership Meetings
Regular meetings offering continuing education credits, meals, and networking opportunities for member dentists
SCDS Study Clubs
Specialty-focused peer groups including dental implant, endodontic, oral surgery, and airway network study clubs that facilitate professional development and knowledge exchange
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Dental Professional Development & Support 9 activities
- Advancing dental practice standards and professional knowledge sharingWorks to establish high standards of dental practice in Suffolk County and advance dental science through professional knowledge sharing among member dentists.
- Business practice support for member dentistsProvides support to member dentists in managing the business aspects of dental practice, including resources and guidance tailored to operational challenges.
- Distribution of the Suffolk Dental BulletinPrints and physically delivers the Suffolk Dental Bulletin to over 1,000 member dentists in Suffolk County four times per year, providing updates and professional information at no cost.
- Free access to continuing education and meals for membersProvides free access to general membership meetings that include continuing education credits and meals for member dentists.
- Lobbying advocacy for dentists and patientsEngages in lobbying activities at the national, state, and local levels to support dentists and benefit patients through policy influence.
- Operation of dental study clubsOperates active dental study clubs to promote peer learning, case discussion, and professional collaboration among member dentists.
- Professional events for new dentistsHosts exclusive events for new dentists (within 10 years of graduation) tailored to their professional development and networking needs.
- Public education on identifying ADA-member dentistsRuns television advertisements to educate the public about identifying dentists who are members of the American Dental Association.
- Representation of licensed dentists in Suffolk CountyRepresents 1,100 licensed dentists, comprising 65% of all licensed dentists in Suffolk County, to advocate for the profession and support members.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Board of Directors nominationsAccepts nominations for Board of Directors membership on an ongoing basis to ensure governance participation and leadership development.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Discounted membership for retired dentistsOffers a membership discount to retired dentists who are no longer earning income from dentistry or working in a position requiring a dental license.
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Legal Representation for Members 1 activity
- Free legal consultation for membersOffers members a free half-hour legal consultation through its partnership with RivkinRadler to assist with professional and practice-related legal questions.
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Healthcare Provider Directories and Clinical Support Services 1 activity
- Inclusion in FindADentist online directoryIncludes member dentists in the FindADentist online directory at no additional cost, helping patients locate participating dentists and increasing visibility for members.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Internship program for membership and social media engagementOffers internship opportunities focused on membership outreach and social media engagement to support organizational operations and communication.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Website accessibility improvementsWorking to improve the accessibility of content on its website to ensure compliance with best practices and inclusivity standards.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Life membership for long-term ADA membersGrants life membership to dentists with at least 30 consecutive or 40 total years of membership in the American Dental Association, waiving future dues upon approval.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$561K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$538K96%
Investment income$20K4%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$617K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$340K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$812K
Cash$584K
Investments$0
Liabilities$287K
Net assets$525K
Liquid reserves11.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM PANZARINO | Executive Dir. | 40 | $226K |
board members · 24
- CHRISTOPHER FIRST DMD MD — Director
- Claudia Mahon-Vazquez DDS — Director
- Craig Smith DMD — Director
- DEVIN KLEIN DDS MS — Secretary
- DIMITRIOS KILIMITZOGLOU DDS — Director
- FRANK PALMACCIO DDS — Director
- GUENTER JONKE DMD — Director
- HAILEY TAYLOR DDS — Director
- IVAN VAZQUEZ DDS — Director
- JARED KAY DMD — Director
- JEFFREY ROSARIO DDS — Director
- JEFFREY SEIVER DDS — Director
- JENNIFER ENGLEBRIGHT DMD — Director
- JOHN DAMASKOS DDS — Director
- JOHN LANGER DMD — Director
- JUNAID MUNDIYA DMD — Director
- John Guariglia DDS — Treasurer
- KERI LOGAN DMD — Director
- KERRY LANE DDS — Director
- KEVIN HENNER DMD — Director
- LAURENCE SCHWARTZ DDS — Director
- LAWRENCE ABSATZ DMD — Director
- MARIA MARANGA DDS — Director
- MARTIN DOMINGER DDS MD — Director
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- American Dental Association Network — Local component organization affiliated with the American Dental Association.
- American Dental Association Network — Member organization affiliated with the American Dental Association.
- American Dental Association Network — National dental association network to which the Suffolk County Dental Society is affiliated
- American Dental Association Network — Part of the Tripartite Organization, providing members with access to national-level benefits, advocacy, and the FindADentist directory.
- American Dental Association Network — Suffolk County Dental Society members receive concurrent membership in the American Dental Association.
- Brentwood Dental Study Club Partner — Hosts a local study club for dental professionals.
- Eastern Long Island Dental Implant Study Club Partner — Hosts a specialized implant-focused study club for dental professionals.
- Mark Cherches Study Club (St. Charles Hospital) Partner — Hosts a dental study club in affiliation with St. Charles Hospital.
- New York State Dental Association Government — State-level affiliate organization providing support to the Suffolk County Dental Society
- New York State Dental Association Network — Local component organization affiliated with the New York State Dental Association.
- New York State Dental Association Network — Member of the New York State Dental Association, as indicated by organizational branding and affiliation.
- New York State Dental Association Network — Part of the Tripartite Organization, providing members with access to state-level benefits and advocacy.
- New York State Dental Association Network — Suffolk County Dental Society members receive concurrent membership in the New York State Dental Association.
- Oral Surgery Wisdom Study Club Partner — Hosts a study club focused on oral surgery topics.
- PAANNY (Pediatric and Adult Airway Network of NY) Partner — Hosts a study club focused on pediatric and adult airway health.
- Port Jefferson Study Club Partner — Hosts a local dental study club in Port Jefferson.
- Premier Endodontics of Long Island Suffolk Study Club Partner — Hosts an endodontics-focused study club in Suffolk County.
- RivkinRadler Partner — Endorsed legal services partner providing members with free half-hour consultations.
- Stony Brook Study Club Partner — Hosts a dental study club associated with the Stony Brook area.
- Tangredi Endodontic Study Club Partner — Hosts an endodontic specialty study club.
- US Social Security Administration Partner — References the US Social Security Administration's accessibility tips for users.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Advocacy for Policy Influencemethodology: strength-in-numbers-advocacyBy uniting dental professionals into a collective membership, the organization amplifies its influence on state and national policy, because group representation yields greater leverage in advancing dental insurance reform and public oral health legislation.
- Member-Driven Governance to Shape the Professionmethodology: member-driven governanceBy involving members in governance, the organization ensures that the profession’s direction reflects practitioner needs and values, because participatory decision-making strengthens ownership, relevance, and collective advancement of dentistry.
- Peer-Led Knowledge Exchange for Professional Developmentmethodology: peer-led professional learning circlesBy facilitating peer-led study clubs and learning circles, the organization enhances professional growth and science dissemination among dentists, because shared clinical experience and collegial dialogue produce deeper learning and practice improvement than passive formats.