irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $11KTO SERVE MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Outreach Initiatives
Engages in public education about oral health care practices and strives to improve access to dental care for residents of Western New York.
Continuing Education Programs
Provides ongoing educational opportunities for dental professionals to improve the science and practice of dentistry.
Dental Relief Program
Offers financial assistance to Society members and their families experiencing hardship due to death, disability, or natural disaster.
Emergency Response Training
Trains and supports dental professionals in emergency response efforts.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Dental Professional Development & Support 7 activities
- Conducts public education initiatives on oral healthImplements community outreach and public education programs to promote oral health care practices among residents of Western New York.
- Improves access to dental care in Western New YorkWorks to expand access to dental services for residents across eight counties in Western New York through organized initiatives and support systems.
- Organizes professional and social events for dental membersHosts a range of events including an annual President's Reception, golf tournament, and social gatherings for new dentists and residents to foster professional community and engagement.
- Produces educational publications for members and the publicCreates and distributes educational materials including a quarterly newsletter (The 8th District Bulletin) and an annual membership directory to support dental professionals and inform the public.
- Provides continuing education programs for dental professionalsOffers ongoing educational opportunities for dentists, including two all-day seminars annually and an annual golf tournament combined with a continuing education program to improve the science and practice of dentistry.
- Represents dentists across Western New York through county dental societiesProvides professional representation for approximately 950 dentists across eight counties via five county dental societies within the Eighth District.
- Supports dental professional training and emergency preparednessProvides capacity-building programs including training for dental auxiliaries and emergency response training for dental professionals to enhance readiness and practice standards.
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Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
- Program monitoring and evaluationConducts quarterly reviews and evaluations of active initiatives and programs to assess effectiveness and guide ongoing operations.
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Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
- Provides financial assistance to dental professionals in needOffers financial aid to dental society members and their families experiencing hardship due to death, disability, or natural disaster.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$17K22%
Investment income$8K10%
Other revenue$54K
expenses
Total expenses$108K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$420K
Cash$113K
Investments$51K
Liabilities$275K
Net assets$145K
Liquid reserves18.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -23.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN D CRAIG PHD | EXECUTIVE DI | 2 | $98K |
board members · 17
- DR ALEX VAUGHN — DIRECTOR
- DR ANDREW LAWSON — VICE PRESIDE
- DR ASHLEIGH ROBINSON — DIRECTOR
- DR DAVID BALL — DIRECTOR
- DR JOHN LAZARUS — DIRECTOR
- DR JOSEPH MODICA — TREASURER
- DR KEVIN APOLITO — DIRECTOR
- DR KEVIN D'ANGELO — DIRECTOR
- DR MARY BETH DUNN — DIRECTOR
- DR MEG KELLY — PRESIDENT
- DR MICHELLE VAUGHN — DIRECTOR
- DR NICOLE HINCHEY — DIRECTOR
- DR NICOLE PISCATELLI — DIRECTOR
- DR PATRICIA HABERMAN — DIRECTOR
- DR PAUL CREIGHTON — DIRECTOR
- DR ROBERT BOCHIECHIO — DIRECTOR
- DR RONALD LOWE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- American Dental Association Network — ADA Delegates and Alternate Delegates represent the Eighth District Dental Society within the ADA
- American Dental Association Network — EDDS members are also members of the American Dental Association.
- American Dental Association Network — Each member of the Eighth District Dental Society is also a member of the American Dental Association.
- Cattaraugus-Allegany County Dental Society Network — County dental society within the Eighth District Dental Society network.
- Cattaraugus/Allegany County Dental Society Partner — Local dental society affiliated with the Eighth District Dental Society.
- Chautauqua County Dental Society Network — County dental society within the Eighth District Dental Society network.
- Eighth District Dental Society Partner — Collaborates on event planning and calendar coordination.
- Eighth District Dental Society Partner — Operates the Foundation as its charitable arm to carry out educational and public service initiatives.
- Erie County Dental Society Network — County dental society within the Eighth District Dental Society network.
- New York State Dental Association Network — EDDS members are also members of the New York State Dental Association.
- New York State Dental Association Network — Each member of the Eighth District Dental Society is also a member of the New York State Dental Association.
- New York State Dental Association Network — NYSDA Delegates and Alternate Delegates represent the Eighth District Dental Society within the NYSDA
- Niagara County Dental Society Network — County dental society within the Eighth District Dental Society network.
- Tri-County Dental Society (Genesee, Orleans, & Wyoming) Network — County dental society serving Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming counties within the Eighth District Dental Society network.
- University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Partner — UBSDM is represented on the Executive Council by its Dean, Dr. Marcelo Araujo
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 Association Modelmethodology: professional-association-modelBy organizing dental professionals through a structured society network, the foundation advances public health and the dental profession because collective, science-based practice and collaboration improve both practitioner support and community outcomes.
- Strategic Partnership Integrationmethodology: coordinated_event_schedulingBy aligning events and initiatives with the Eighth District Dental Society calendar and engaging corporate partners, the foundation increases participation and program sustainability because coordinated scheduling and external support amplify reach and resource availability.
- Workforce and Public Educationmethodology: workforce-and-public-educationBy investing in professional education, auxiliary training, and public outreach, the foundation improves access to dental care because a better-trained workforce and an informed public increase service utilization and reduce oral health disparities.