Preferred Programs
BENEFIT PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY SDDS
The following programs have been reviewed and approved by the SDDS Board of Trustees as sponsored programs for the benefit of the members of the Second District Dental Society. We strongly suggest that when in the market for your office or professional needs, you consider these sponsored programs first. And don’t forget to always identify yourself as a current member of Second District Dental Society and the New York State Dental Association to receive preferred program information.
Amalgam Separator Discount
Second District has secured an outstanding membership benefit for all our members seeking a solution to the amalgam separator mandate. We have negotiated a cooperative discount with R & D Services, Inc. to provide you their top rated amalgam separator, the Amalgam CollectorTM, at a 10% discount from their listed retail prices.
The Amalgam CollectorTM
- An initial 10% savings and then $500 to $1000 every year
- The Amalgam Collector models, unlike many other models on the market, do not require replacement filter cartridges
- There are models to meet your specific office size and vaccum system
- Special models for Venturi units
- All models work with "wet" or "dry" systems
- Economy (manual) versions for in-house equipment rooms
- Hands-free versions for remaote locations
The Amalgam Collector is available from the following local distributors (there is no cost difference between distributors):
| Mini-Max Dental Repair and Equipment | 631-242-0321 |
| Brooklyn Dental Equipment | 908-309-4202 or 732-615-2375 |
| Southview Dental Equipment | 516-426-8903 or 516-318-2814 |
| Tri-State Dental Equipment | 908-709-1793 |
| Benco Dental | Contact your local sales representative |
| Henry Schein | Contact your local sales representative |
Also available directly through R & D Services, Inc. 800-816-4995
YOU MUST IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A SECOND DISTRICT MEMBER TO RECEIVE YOUR 10% DISCOUNT
Your current membership will be verified upon ordering.
Health Insurance Programs
- HealthPass
- Long Island Health Alliance
- Americana Financial / MemberNet (Medicare Supplement)
- John Hancock Long Term Care
- Berkshire Life Long Term Care
A variety of programs are available to meet your needs, whether its point-of-service, PPO or HMO. For eligibility information, applications, or to discuss the differences and available options in the various programs, contact Second District’s health insurance brokers, The Garvin Group at (212) 701-7935, (212) 701-7936 or email at garvingroup@att.net.
Dental Malpractice Insurance
MLMIC (Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company)
The preferred malpractice program of Second District and the New York State Dental Association is a members-only benefit. For information and application, contact MLMIC directly at (800) 683-7769 or visit their website at http://www.mlmic.com/.
Credit Card Processing for your office
NOVA Professional Services Account
The preferred program for processing credit card payments for your patients at very competitive rates is available to all Second District members. For information, contact NOVA at (888) 545-2207 or visit the NOVA website at http://www.novainfo.com/
Financial Services
Bank of America (Formerly the MBNA Program)
- For deposit products, call (800) 414-6619
- For personal credit card application, call (800) 438-6262
- For personal credit card customer service, call (800) 421-2110
- For TTY users, call (800) 833-6262
- For Line of Credit Application, call (800) 527-3621
- For Line of Credit Customer Service, call (800) 892-8349
- For Business Card Application, call (800) 900-6703
- For Business Card Customer Service, call (888)-449-2273
- For practice financing information, call (800) 497-6076
- For MasterCard Customer Service, call (800) MCASSIST
- For Visa Customer Service, call (800) VISA911
- For WorldPoints Redemption, call (800) 434-8313
Office Recycling Program
GREYMART Environmental Services
Regulatory mandates to recover silver halide from your office x-ray solution and scrap amalgam or elemental mercury can be easily and affordably met using a variety of programs tailored for your office available through GREYMART Environmental Services. For information call Greymart at (718) 384-2144, or email info@greymart.com.
X-Ray Machine Inspection Services
The NY CRESO inspection services of Martin Schnee of Big Apple Radiation Safety are available to Second District Dental Society members at a competitive rate. For further information and to register for an appointment, please contact Mr. Schnee at (718) 373-6348.
Looking for an Associate? Seeking Employment?
The New Dentist and Membership Committees of the Second District Dental Society have established a list of member dentists seeking an Associate or, member dentists seeking employment as an Associate. Please contact the Second District Headquarters at (718) 522-3939 if you are interested in adding your name to the directory of those seeking employment or those searching for an associate. This benefit is available to MEMBERS ONLY.
Donated Dental Services (DDS)
One factor that distinguishes a profession is its demonstration of social responsibility. The Second District Dental Society endorses Donated Dental Services (DDS) - a program that helps our most vulnerable neighbors: disabled, elderly or medically compromised individuals. These people cannot afford treatment and cannot obtain public aid. This program was designed by dentists and for dentists. It is operated by the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped through a DDS coordinator right here in the metropolitan area.
DDS makes volunteering easy.
- DDS patients are screened for eligibility. Through the intake process, the DDS coordinator screens all potential patients for eligibility. The patients must be elderly, disabled or medically compromised without the financial resources to pay for treatment
- You decide whom you will treat. You’ll be contacted by the coordinator who will then send you information about the patient in the form of a patient profile. You decide if you would like to see and subsequently treat the patient. You do not have to leave your office.
- You work in the convenience of your own office. The DDS coordinator deals with transportation and other issues to make sure patients get to your office.
- You determine the treatment.
- No paperwork or administrative responsibilities. Just complete a simple postcard after your work is done.
- Reliable and appreciative patients. Applicants are grateful for your help and know that they must be on time for all appointments. Failure to be prompt can result in dismissal from the program
If you would like to offer your services, please call 888-471-6334 or visit the following link to the NFDH DDS website and submit the online volunteer form:
Let us show that the Second District Cares.
Upcoming Events
September 13th - Board of Trustees Meeting
September 17th - (BROOKLYN) CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (#2010-32)
September 21st - (STATEN ISLAND) Richmond County Dental Society Membership Meeting
October 4th - Board of Trustees Meeting
October 8th - (STATEN ISLAND) CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (#2010-33)
