The Eighth District Dental Society is a professional association, consisting of dentists from the eight counties of Western New York; that is, the counties of Niagara, Erie, Chautauqua, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Wyoming, Genesee and Orleans. There are currently over 1000 active members in the Society.

The Dental Society is organized for the purpose of encouraging improvement of the health of the public, to promote the art and science of dentistry, and to represent the interests of the members of the profession and the public which it serves.

The Dental Society is governed by an Executive Council made up of 21 members. The Eighth District Dental Society is a component district of the New York State Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

The Dental Society has a three-person staff, consisting of an Executive Director, an Executive Assistant, and an Office/Accounts Manager.

The Eighth District Dental Society provides a membership communications program, a grievance procedure and a network of dentists.

The Eighth District Service Corp. administers a comprehensive offering of member benefits.

The Eighth District Dental Foundation offers continuing education programs and outreach projects and programs.