Society News
We'd like to invite all members of our society to submit articles that they feel may be of interest to others in our society. These may be of events, thoughts or issues that have taken place or those that are to come. This could be on a professional or personal level. A great course, a good deal for a family outing, thoughts on staff issues... one's mind is the limit. That is, one's mind and the approval of the Publications Committee. We look forward to hearing from you.
SDDS Children's Dental Health Day Program at Aviator Sports & Events Center - Sunday, Febrary 5, 2012
Dentists from the Second District Dental Society will be offering free oral health screenings for children from 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Aviator Sports & Events Center in Brooklyn. Screenings will be conducted in the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures dental van outside the sports center. SDDS volunteers will also be providing patient education through audio/visual presentations and distributing toothpaste, toothbrushes and other dental health related items. The Dr. Molar Magic Show and NY Masonic Child Safety and Identifcation Program will also be part of the day's activities. Please see the event flyer below for more details.
SDDS Dental Health Day at Aviator Flyer
Enter the 2012 K-12 SDDS Children's Dental Health Month Poster Contest!
2012 CDHM Poster Contest Rules (pdf)
February is Children's Dental Health Month. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Second District Dental Society makes a special effort every February to raise and increase awareness of proper oral hygiene and eating habits among school aged children in Brooklyn and Staten Island. To this end, the member dentists of SDDS are volunteering their time to speak at classrooms, assemblies, health fairs, etc. throughout the month of February. If you are a Second District member interested in joining the "proud and many" by volunteering your services this coming February 2012 for our Children's Dental Health Month activities, please contact SDDS at (718)522-3939 or send us an email.
Proposed SDDS Bylaw Amendment
A proposed amendment to the SDDS Bylaws was approved by the Board of Trustees at the November 7, 2011 meeting of the Board. It will be brought to the membership for a vote at the November 10, 2011 General Membership Meeting.
State Cuts Medicaid Payments
Free Electronic Provider Assisted Claim Entry System (ePACES) for Medicaid Providers
Do you submit paper Medicaid claims to EMedNY? Consider the convenience of using ePACES, the Electronic Provider Assisted Claim Entry System, a web-based software application free to enrolled Medicaid Providers. Read more...
PCI Compliance Guidance for Dental Offices Processing Credit Cards
To protect credit card information and cardholder data, all merchants that process credit card transactions must comply with credit card industry standards known as PCI DSS. Read more...
FTC Extends Enforcement Deadline for Identity Theft Red Flags Rule to January 1, 2011
On May 28th, the agency announced that it would delay enforcement of the rule until January 1, 2011. Read more...
Invisalign Cancels Quota Requirement
Align Technology, manufacturer of Invisalign orthodontic treatment, has cancelled its quota requirement requiring providers to start a minimum of 10 Invisalign® cases annually to maintain provider status with the company. Read more...
New York Withdraws Mandatory Flu Vaccinations for Health Care Workers
The New York State Department of Health has withdrawn its regulation mandating all health care workers be vaccinated for the seasonal and H1N1 flu. Read more...
Invisalign Policy Change
Align Technology, manufacturer of Invisalign orthodontic treatment, is implementing annual proficiency requirements for dentists who represent themselves as Invisalign providers. Read more...
NOMAD Hand-Held X-Ray Device NYC Registration Update
The NYC Office of Radiological Health will be following the same process as the New York State Department of Health to register the NOMAD hand-held x-ray device in New York City. Read more...
Revised HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices Form
As part of the ADA HIPAA Privacy Kit, a revised HIPAA Privacy Form 1, Notice of Privacy Practices, is available at ADA.org. Read more...
Amalgam Separator Discount for Members
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. For more information click here.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Click here to find out what the NPI is, if you need it and how to get it.
Amalgam Separator Regulations
For more information on this issue and preparing your practice to meet regulation expectations click here.
New York State Prescription Form Program
Please click here for details on the regulations.
Upcoming Events
February 6th - Board of Trustees Meeting
February 10th - (BROOKLYN) Advances in Implant Dentistry (#2012-03)
February 24th - (STATEN ISLAND) Practice Building with Respect to Implant Prosthodontics (#2012-04)
March 2nd - (BROOKLYN) Diagnostics for Predictable Results (#2012-05)
March 5th - Board of Trustees Meeting
