Oct 16, 2026
On June 15, 2026, the Nominating Committee met to select nominees for the 2027 elective positions. Elections will take place at the November Membership Meeting on November 12, 2026. Click for the full report of selected nominees.
Aug 25, 2026
The NYS Department of Health (DOH) finalized regulations establishing new requirements for dentists outside of New York City who use cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) equipment in their offices.
Jul 28, 2026
New NYSDOH requirements for dental practices using CBCT equipment are now in effect.
Mar 13, 2026
Nominations to the 2026 Second District Dental Society (SDDS) Nominating Committee were held at the SDDS General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 12.
Jan 26, 2026
The ADA recently updated its sample Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, Notice of Privacy Practices to reflect new federal requirements regarding the use and disclosure of certain substance use disorder treatment information.
Sep 24, 2025
At the direction of SDDS President Dr. Paul Teplitsky, the Constitution & Bylaws Committee, chaired by Dr. Phyllis Merlino, completed the first full revision of the Constitution & Bylaws in more than 10 years. After four months of careful review, the Committee updated outdated language, streamlined committee structures, clarified roles and responsibilities, and modernized provisions to better serve members.
Sep 23, 2025
The Second District Dental Society (SDDS) and New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) has been closely monitoring the ongoing public discourse surrounding Int. No. 1379, a bill that proposes removing fluoride from New York City’s municipal drinking water and dismantling one of the most significant public health achievements of the past century.
Aug 26, 2025
CVS Pharmacy has instituted a new nationwide policy requiring providers to include a diagnostic code or diagnosis when prescribing a controlled substance for a patient.
Jun 24, 2025
The New York City Health Department has added fixed penalties for Chapter 7 of Title 24 of the Rules of the City of New York to set the monetary penalties for certain violations regarding radiation control under the NYC Health Code Article 175. These changes will apply to NYC dentists.
Apr 11, 2025
At the April 10, 2025 general membership meeting, the following SDDS members were elected to serve on the SDDS Nominating Committee (in alphabetical order):
Mar 21, 2025
Nominations to the 2025 Second District Dental Society (SDDS) Nominating Committee were held at the SDDS General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 20.
Mar 19, 2025
Dispose of your old documents and dental records securely at our upcoming Second District shredding events this April!
Feb 6, 2025
Join NYSDA on Wednesday, February 12 for NYSDA’s first virtual advocacy event of 2025.
Nov 15, 2024
On November 14, 2024, the following members were elected at the November Membership Meeting at the Dyker Beach Golf Course for elective positions beginning January 1, 2025. The 2024 President Elect, Dr. Paul Teplitsky, will become the President of the Second District Dental Society effective January 1, 2025 succeeding the 2024 President, Dr. Tricia Quartey-Sagaille.
Nov 1, 2024
Aligning with the Association’s commitment to be sustainable and provide members with more flexible access to clinical content, ADA member subscriptions to The Journal of the American Dental Association will switch from print to digital in 2025.
Oct 15, 2024
On June 6, 2024, the Nominating Committee met to select nominees for the 2025 elective positions. Elections will take place at the November Membership Meeting on November 14, 2024. Click for the full report of selected nominees.
Aug 27, 2024
On September 10, the ADA will introduce a new login process across all ADA and Tripartite web properties, including ADA.org, nysdental.org, the ADA Member App, and JADA.
Aug 6, 2024
IT'S HERE! Introducing CE Navigator – the ultimate tool for effortless CE submission and tracking. Set your own email and password, upload your CE certificates, and download the app for instant access.
May 1, 2024
Members of the Second District Nominating Committee will meet this coming June to assemble its slate of candidates for the available elective positions effective January 1, 2025.
Apr 12, 2024
At the April 11, 2024 general membership meeting, the following SDDS members were nominated to serve on the SDDS Nominating Committee (in alphabetical order):
Oct 14, 2026
Effective Jan. 1, 2027, ADA active member dues will be $627. Read More
Oct 13, 2026
Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., a general dentist in Los Angeles, was voted president-elect of the ADA by the House of Delegates on Oct. 12. Read More
Oct 12, 2026
During his House address, President Richard Rosato, D.M.D., detailed the steps the ADA has taken to collaboratively address its challenges. Read More
Oct 11, 2026
The ADA honored its 2026 award winners Oct. 9 during the Changemakers Celebration at the ADA 2026 Scientific Session in Indianapolis. Read More
Oct 10, 2026
More than 600 stakeholders came together to discuss the ADA governance and organizational health evaluation during a town hall Oct. 9. Read More
Oct 9, 2026
New survey findings found that most HSA/FSA holders would use those funds to buy over-the-counter oral care products if they were eligible. Read More
Oct 9, 2026
Millions of healthcare workers now have a safer, confidential path to accessing mental health and substance use disorder care. Read More
Oct 8, 2026
The ADA 2026 Scientific Session kicked off Oct. 8 with the Science Into Practice Fireside Chat. Read More
Oct 8, 2026
Leaders from the ADA and ADA Foundation gathered with other Scientific Session attendees to pack 500 health and comfort kits for veterans. Read More
Oct 5, 2026
Three research reports related to the ADA’s governance and organizational health evaluation are available on the ADA website. Read More
Oct 5, 2026
Understanding the healthy oral virome could clarify how oral health is connected to whole-body health. Read More
Oct 5, 2026
This work builds on the organizations’ agreement from earlier this year to incorporate the DLOSCE into the ADEX Dental Examination. Read More
Oct 2, 2026
Dentists may have trouble accessing flumazenil because of an ongoing shortage. Read More
Oct 2, 2026
The ADA's Health Policy Institute supported the CDA's advocacy efforts to protect Proposition 56 funding for Medi-Cal Dental. Read More
Oct 1, 2026
The FDA is warning consumers about the risks of using unauthorized direct-to-consumer clear aligners without the supervision of a dentist. Read More
Sep 30, 2026
BCPay+ connects directly with Open Dental to bring payment activity and practice management workflows together. Read More
Sep 30, 2026
The ADA is urging the Senate Finance Committee to ensure dental benefits are included in potential health insurance reforms. Read More
Sep 30, 2026
After accomplishing its primary goals, the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure disbanded in September. Read More
Sep 30, 2026
Parties have until Nov. 13 to comment on the request to be recognized as the national certifying board for oral and maxillofacial radiology. Read More
Sep 30, 2026
Parties have until Nov. 13 to comment on the request to be recognized as the national certifying board for oral and maxillofacial radiology. Read More
