irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $26KANNUAL DENTAL CONGRESS AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
- #2 $9KPROMOTE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF DENTISTRY
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Dental Congress
Professional education event featuring continuing education sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities for dental professionals in the Fourth District
Tripartite Membership Program
Membership system that automatically enrolls members in the Fourth District Dental Society, New York State Dental Association, and American Dental Association
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Dental Professional Development & Support 3 activities
- Facilitating professional development and networking for dental professionalsProvides mentorship matching, networking events, and professional integration support for new dentists, including an annual New Dentist event each fall. Also offers tripartite membership enrollment linking members to state and national dental associations.
- Organizing annual dental congress and continuing education eventsHosts the annual Saratoga Dental Congress and other continuing education programs for dental professionals, including multi-day in-person events and webinars on clinical and compliance topics. Events are held at locations such as the Saratoga City Center and offer continuing education credits.
- Providing mandated and specialized continuing education coursesOffers continuing education sessions on required topics such as HIPAA and OSHA compliance, child abuse identification and reporting, medical history review, and periodontal care. Also provides skill-building courses in cosmetic dentistry, delivered via in-person training days and webinars, with documented continuing education credits awarded.
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Comprehensive Dental Care Services 1 activity
- Delivering volunteer dental services and oral health screeningsOrganizes and provides free dental care and oral health screenings through initiatives such as Backstretch Dental Day, volunteer events in partnership with Remote Area Medical (RAM) in Schuylerville, and screenings at the CR Wood Cancer Center in Glens Falls.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Hosting annual fundraising and social eventsOrganizes an annual golf tournament and raises funds through raffles at the Saratoga Dental Congress, with proceeds benefiting charitable organizations such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Providing CPR certification training for membersOffers CPR certification sessions for dental professionals through partnerships with training providers such as Med Course, delivered during the Saratoga Dental Congress.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Supporting members with free classified ad listingsProvides a member benefit of free classified advertising to support dental professionals in job placement, equipment sales, or practice transitions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$206K
Contributions & grants$53K26%
Program service revenue$145K70%
Investment income$9K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$169K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$73K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$298K
Cash$297K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$298K
Liquid reserves21.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA HICKS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $68K |
board members · 5
- ADRIENNE KORKOSZ — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA COCOZZO — DIRECTOR
- CRYSTAL ARPEI-MCHUGH — DIRECTOR
- FREDERICK WETZEL — DIRECTOR
- JOHN MILZA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- ADK Safety Solutions Partner — Collaborated to deliver OSHA annual mandate training for dental office staff.
- AOMS Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 CE & Golf event.
- American Dental Association Network — Local component and member of the American Dental Association as part of the tripartite structure.
- American Dental Association Network — Member of the tripartite membership system
- Binghamton University Partner — Collaborates with Binghamton University to deliver mandated reporter training addendum sessions for child abuse identification and reporting.
- Charter Oak Financial Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 CE & Golf event.
- Crane Dental Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 CE & Golf event.
- Digital Floss Partner — Documentation and media partner for the Saratoga Dental Congress
- EOMS Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 CE & Golf event.
- HS Dental Practice Transitions Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 CE & Golf event.
- Jim Kasper Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 CE & Golf event.
- MLMIC Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 CE & Golf event.
- Med Course Partner — Partner organization providing CPR certification at the Saratoga Dental Congress
- New York State Dental Association Network — Local component and member of the New York State Dental Association as part of the tripartite structure.
- New York State Dental Association Network — Member of the tripartite membership system
- O'Connell & Arnowitz Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 CE & Golf event.
- SCOMSA Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 CE & Golf event.
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Partner — Beneficiary of the SDC Raffle fundraising activity
- TDBank Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 CE & Golf event.
- Walsh Duffield Insurance Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 CE & Golf event.
- ddsmatch Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 CE & Golf event.
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.
- Professional Advocacy through Inter-Organizational Liaisonmethodology: professional_representationBy actively liaising with state and national dental associations and agencies, the organization influences public health policy and regulatory environments, because sustained representation ensures member interests are incorporated into broader dental governance.
- Tailored Onboarding for New Dentists to Enhance Integrationmethodology: new-dentist_onboardingBy designing programs and resources specifically for new dentists, the organization improves member integration and engagement, because early-career professionals have distinct needs that, when addressed, increase retention and participation.
- Tripartite Membership for Unified Professional Representationmethodology: tripartite_membershipBy integrating local, state, and national dental associations into a single membership structure, the organization strengthens collective advocacy and professional influence, because aligned representation amplifies the voice of individual dentists in policy and regulatory discussions.