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 900 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 Dental Society and the American Dental Society.

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

The Dental Society administers a comprehensive offering of member benefits, through the Eighth District Service Corporation. In addition, the Dental Society provides a membership communications program, a grievance procedure and a continuing education program.