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 1,000 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 45 members. The Eighth District Dental Society is a component district of the New York Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

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

The Dental Society provides 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.

AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

NEW YORK STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION