Resident/New Dentist Succeed Seminar 2026 #1: Building a Blueprint for Success
Location: NCDS Headquarters
Address: 377 Oak St., Suite 204, Garden City, NY, United States
Email: office@nassaudental.org
Phone: 5162271112
This is the first in a series of four quarterly seminars in 2026 specifically designed for the Resident, New Dentist, and Dental Student.
COURSE TITLE
“Building a Blueprint for Success"
DATE/TIME
Monday, Feb. 23, 2026
6:30pm-8:30pm
LOCATION
IN-PERSON
NCDS Headquarters
377 Oak Street, Suite 204, Garden City, NY 11530
COURSE DESCRIPTION/ EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The objective of this seminar is to examine the fundamental components in establishing your “Vision”. Identifying the core values necessary to create your personal and professional philosophy will be discussed as well as how these tenants will create the cornerstone of your practice culture. The use of setting goals will be introduced as a tangible method of reaching your objectives.
The concept of your “professional team” will be examined in detail with a strong emphasis on mentors and mentorship as you begin your professional journey.
EDUCATIONAL METHODS
Lecture, PowerPoint presentation and Q&A
SPEAKER
James Fitzgerald, DDS
Dr. James J. Fitzgerald attended St. John’s University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Magna Cum Laude in 1981. Following college, he graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1985 and then completed a one year post graduate GPR program at Peninsula Hospital Center.
Dr. Fitzgerald has been practicing all aspects of general dentistry for over 39 years, with a focus on Restorative, Implant and Esthetic Dentistry. Since he began practicing, he has taken over 2200 hours of continuing education studying at the renowned L.D. Pankey Institute, The Dawson Academy and the Spear Institute. He has been awarded Fellowships in the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the Long Island Academy of Dentistry. He is also the Program Director of the General Practice Dental Residency Program at One Brooklyn Health which includes Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Interfaith Medical Center and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Fitzgerald has been a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association and the Nassau County Dental Society for almost 40 years. He has held countless positions and served at the national, state and local levels of these organizations. He was the Chairman of the Greater Long Island Dental Meeting in 2023 and was the President of the Nassau County Dental Society in 2007. He currently serves on its Executive Committee, the Board of Directors and Chairs the Membership Committee. His passion is in the role of mentor for the young dentist. It is in this capacity that he has the opportunity to inspire, motivate and educate students, residents and the newest members of our profession. His ongoing desire is to share knowledge, experience and insights to new dentists to help them develop leadership skills and business acumen while navigating the profession.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None
SPONSOR
None
REGISTRATION FEES
Residents/New Dentist/Dental Students: No Fee
ADA Member Dentists (10 or more years Post Graduation): $20.00
Non-Member Dentists(10 or more years Post Graduation): $70.00
Note: All unregistered Walk-ins will incur a fee of $25 in addition to the fees listed above.
REGISTRATION, CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Pre-registration is required for all courses. Payment is due upon registration (where applicable). Refunds will be issued if we are notified more than 24 hours prior to the event start time; credits for future courses will not be provided. The schedule is subject to change.
Please call us at 516-227-1112 if you have any questions about this lecture. To view our courses by month, click on the calendar tab at www.nassaudental.org.
TO REGISTER, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
Click Here to Register for Building a Blueprint for Success
Registration Closes at Midnight 2/18/26. However, being an In-person course, registration may close earlier if room capacity is reached.
NOTE: Failure to attend a course you have registered for without canceling 24 hours in advance will result in a $50 fee and the inability to register for any future courses until the fee is paid.
If you are having difficulty with the online registration, send an email to office@nassaudental.org. Include your full name, ADA number, and the name of the course for which you want to register.
If payment is due, please provide a phone number at which you can be reached to provide credit card information for payment.
