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BRONX COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY

BRONX, NY · EIN 133307093 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · bronxcountydentalsociety.org
revenue
$68K
expenses
$79K
net assets
$32K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO ENCOURAGE DENTAL HEALTH

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association for dentists in the Bronx, New York, focused on advancing the dental profession through continuing education, advocacy, and ethical standards. A component of the New York State Dental Association and the American Dental Association, it supports member dentists with practice resources and promotes oral health. The organization serves as a liaison between dental professionals and public health agencies.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Continuing Education Programs
Organizes scientific programs and educational meetings for member dentists to support professional development and clinical advancement
District Claims Committee
Supports members under the malpractice program of the New York State Dental Association
Peer Review Committee
Facilitates professional peer review processes for members in accordance with NYSDA guidelines
Practice Resources
Provides members with tools and guidance on regulatory compliance, insurance, contracts, HIPAA, and practice management
Relief Fund
Offers financial aid to dentists, their dependents, and survivors in times of need, governed by board-established rules
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Dental Professional Development & Support 5 activities
    • Administer the ADA Seal of Acceptance program for dental products
      Evaluates dental products for safety and effectiveness through the ADA Seal of Acceptance program, providing practitioners and consumers with trusted product assessments.
    • Communicate updates and information to dental professionals
      Provides regular updates on issues relevant to the dental profession through publications and communications to support professional practice and engagement.
    • Distribute oral health education materials for public and classroom use
      Provides life-stage-specific oral health resources and classroom-ready education materials and lesson plans for use in community and school settings to promote public understanding of dental health.
    • Organize community outreach and dental care events for children
      Plans and participates in Give Kids A Smile events, including at the Disney School, to deliver dental services and care to children in need.
    • Provide continuing education and professional development for dental practitioners
      Offers continuing education courses, meetings, and educational events on topics such as treating osteoporotic patients to support dental professionals' ongoing learning and clinical practice.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Deliver charitable equipment grants to community dental clinics
      Provided 20 high-speed dental handpieces to Morris Heights Health Center through a charitable grant from Healthfirst, enhancing clinical capacity at community health sites.
  • Comprehensive Dental Care Services 1 activity
    • Disseminate clinical guidelines and oral health recommendations
      Provides evidence-based clinical guidelines and recommendations for dental practitioners on caries restoration and management of acute dental pain in patients over age 12, including chairside tools to support clinical decision-making.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$68K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$47K69%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$18K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$32K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$32K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • STEPHEN HARRISON — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION Network — Component society of the American Dental Association
  • AltFest Partner — Sponsor offering services tailored to dentists, supporting the Bronx County Dental Society.
  • American Dental Association Network — Collaborates with the ADA in advancing dentistry and protecting professional investment.
  • American Dental Association Network — Component society of the American Dental Association
  • American Dental Association Network — Member of the American Dental Association network.
  • American Dental Association Network — Provides access to ADA resources including MouthHealthy.org, ADA Seal product information, and dentist referrals.
  • Bank of America Partner — Sponsor providing support for the Bronx County Dental Society, particularly in practice financing solutions.
  • DDS Match Partner — Sponsor of the Bronx County Dental Society, supporting its programs and events.
  • Danziger & Markhoff Partner — Sponsor law firm supporting the Bronx County Dental Society, likely providing legal services to dental professionals.
  • Feldman Kieffer Partner — Accounting or financial services firm sponsoring the Bronx County Dental Society, supporting dental practice management.
  • Healthfirst Funder — Provided a charitable grant to finance the purchase of 20 high-speed dental handpieces.
  • Healthfirst Partner — Healthcare organization sponsoring the Bronx County Dental Society, potentially facilitating patient access to care.
  • Heartland Partner — Sponsor providing payment processing or practice technology solutions for dental offices, supporting the Bronx County Dental Society.
  • Implant Direct Partner — Sponsor of the Bronx County Dental Society, focused on dental implant solutions.
  • Kuraray Noritake Partner — Sponsor supporting the Bronx County Dental Society, likely related to dental materials and restorative products.
  • MLMIC Partner — Sponsor providing malpractice insurance solutions for dentists, supporting the Bronx County Dental Society.
  • Morris Heights Health Center Partner — Collaborates with BRONX COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY to deliver dental equipment and services.
  • New York State Dental Association Network — Collaborates with NYSDA in advancing dentistry and protecting professional investment.
  • New York State Dental Association Network — Component society of the New York State Dental Association
  • New York State Dental Association Network — Member of the New York State Dental Association network.
  • Philips Partner — Sponsor providing oral healthcare products and technology, supporting the Bronx County Dental Society.
  • THE NEW YORK STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION Network — Component society of the New York State Dental Association
  • US Social Security Administration Partner — References US Social Security Administration's accessibility tips for users.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Collaborative Infrastructure to Protect and Advance Dentistry
    methodology: organized_collaboration_strengthens_profession
    By organizing dental professionals into a unified association structure affiliated with state and national bodies, we strengthen advocacy, professional resilience, and resource access because collective action amplifies influence and supports sustainable practice development.
  • Early Oral Health Education for Lifelong Impact
    methodology: early_education_for_lifelong_habits
    By targeting children with oral health education, we establish lifelong healthy habits because early behavioral interventions have durable effects on long-term health practices and reduce disease burden over time.
  • Grant-Financed Equipment Donation to Expand Care Capacity
    methodology: grant_financed_equipment_expansion
    By using charitable grants to donate dental equipment to community health centers, we improve access to care because resource-poor clinics can then deliver services they otherwise could not afford or sustain.
  • Professional Development as Community Health Leverage
    methodology: professional_development_leverages_community_health
    By advancing the knowledge and practice capabilities of dental professionals through continuing education and professional networking, we improve clinical outcomes and, in turn, community oral health because practitioner competence and confidence directly influence patient care quality and preventive engagement.