named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Classified Advertising Service
Facilitates job postings, equipment sales, practice sales/leases, and other professional transactions for members and non-members
Continuing Education Courses
Offers in-person and structured continuing education programs, including Basic Life Support and other state-mandated trainings, accredited for CE credits
Government Affairs & Advocacy
Represents member interests in state-level legislative discussions through affiliation with NYSDA and ADA
Mentorship and Networking
Provides professional development opportunities including mentorship, networking events, and collaboration among dental specialists
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Dental Professional Development & Support 7 activities
- Administers dental product evaluation through the ADA Seal of Acceptance programEvaluates dental products for safety and effectiveness as part of the ADA Seal of Acceptance program, supporting consumer trust and professional standards.
- Distributes oral health education resources to the public and professionalsProvides age-specific oral health education materials via MouthHealthy.org and offers classroom- and community-ready tools to promote oral health awareness and preventive care.
- Facilitates member networking, mentorship, and professional eventsProvides mentorship opportunities, networking events, and special programs to support professional growth and community among dental practitioners in the Third District.
- Manages access to continuing education transcriptsFacilitates access to continuing education transcripts through a formal request process coordinated with the New York State Dental Foundation.
- Participates in legislative advocacy for the dental professionEngages in legislative discussions and activities to influence policies and practices affecting the dental profession at the state and local levels.
- Provides continuing education and professional development services for dental professionalsOffers educational seminars, conferences, in-person training (e.g., Basic Life Support), and access to state-approved continuing education courses that contribute to dental licensure in New York State, including awarding continuing education credits.
- Provides regional dental society servicesDelivers organizational and professional support services to dental professionals across the counties of Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Sullivan, and Ulster in New York State.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Provides confidential dispute resolution services for dentist-patient conflictsOffers a free, confidential, and impartial service to review and resolve disputes involving treatment appropriateness and quality of care for patients of NYSDA-member dentists.
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Member-Focused Advertising Services 1 activity
- Provides free and fee-based classified advertising services for members and vendorsOffers free classified advertising to members for dental practices, equipment, and donations; charges commercial vendors and non-district NYSDA members fees ranging from $30 to $100 based on category, with posting contingent on email submission and prior payment.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- Sells dental equipment and operatoriesOffers for sale used dental equipment, including dental operatories and sterilization devices such as the Pelton & Crane DeltaQ Autoclave, to members and potentially other buyers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$86K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$71K83%
Investment income$9K11%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$127K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$76K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$643K
Cash$30K
Investments$608K
Liabilities$21K
Net assets$622K
Liquid reserves60.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -18.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA TANCREDI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APR-DEC | 30 | $70K |
board members · 4
- CHRISTOPHER ARENA — VICE PRESIDENT
- LAUREN HEISINGER DDS — PRESIDENT-ELECT
- MOHAMED BAYOUMY DMD — PRESIDENT
- OLIVIA TURNER — TREASURER/ SECRETARY
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- ADA Network — Member of the American Dental Association network, participating in its programs and resources.
- ADA Partner — Collaborates on advocacy efforts and legislative discussions
- ADA CERP Network — Recognized by ADA CERP as a provider of quality continuing dental education.
- American Dental Association Network — Component society of the American Dental Association
- American Dental Association Network — Member component society of the American Dental Association.
- American Heart Association Partner — Offers Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers curriculum in collaboration with the American Heart Association.
- Colonie Public Library Partner — Hosts Basic Life Support training events at the William K Sanford Town Library in Loudonville, NY.
- NYS Dental Association Network — Member dentists are part of the NYS Dental Association, with membership pathways provided through NYSDA.
- NYS Dental Association Network — Third District Dental Society is affiliated with the NYS Dental Association, allowing reciprocal benefits for members from other districts.
- NYSDA Network — Member dentists from other NYSDA districts can place ads at a fee, indicating affiliation within the larger NYSDA network.
- NYSDA Partner — Collaborates on advocacy efforts and legislative discussions
- New York State Dental Association Government — Approved by the New York State Dental Association to provide continuing education.
- New York State Dental Association Network — Component society of the New York State Dental Association
- New York State Dental Association Network — Member component society of the New York State Dental Association.
- New York State Dental Association Network — Member organization participating in the NYSDA Peer Review and Quality Assurance program
- New York State Dental Association Network — Recognizes membership in the New York State Dental Association from other districts for fee-tier purposes.
- New York State Dental Association Network — Third District Dental Society of NY is part of the New York State Dental Association network, allowing members from other districts to post ads at a fee.
- New York State Dental Foundation Partner — Processes and fulfills continuing education transcript requests on behalf of dental professionals.
- New York State Education Department Government — Determines which continuing education courses qualify for licensure and oversees certification for anesthesia and sedation.
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 Legislative Advocacymethodology: collaborative_legislative_engagementBy leveraging collective membership strength in collaboration with state and national dental associations, the organization amplifies its influence on policy to advance professional standards and support dentists, because unified professional voices are more effective in shaping legislation and regulatory practices.
- Continuing Education as Professional Accountabilitymethodology: in-person_training-requirementBy mandating in-person continuing education and CPR training, the organization ensures ongoing clinical competency and readiness among dental professionals, because hands-on, required learning reinforces up-to-date, safe practice and meets state regulatory standards.
- Early Oral Health Education for Lifelong Impactmethodology: early-education-for-lifelong-habitsBy promoting early education in oral hygiene, the organization aims to establish lifelong healthy habits, because foundational health behaviors formed in youth are more likely to persist into adulthood, improving long-term public oral health.
- Peer Review for Quality Assurance and Trustmethodology: peer_reviewBy using peer review to resolve dentist-patient disputes, the organization ensures fair, clinically grounded assessments of care quality, because evaluations conducted by professional peers uphold standards, improve accountability, and maintain public trust in the profession.