Oct 23, 2023
On June 22, 2023, the Nominating Committee met to select nominees for the 2024 elective positions. Elections will take place at the November Membership Meeting on November 9, 2023. Click for the full report of selected nominees.
Oct 19, 2023
A new version of the ADA Claim Form and its updated completion instructions will be effective January 1, 2024. The ADA Dental Claim Form provides a common format for reporting dental services to a patient's dental benefit plan. ADA policy promotes use and acceptance of the most current version of the ADA Dental Claim Form by dentists and payers.
Sep 18, 2023
The SDDS Bulletin would like to invite all our hospital resident members to submit a case report. Every month, the SDDS publication team will choose a winning submission.
Sep 13, 2023
Dispose of your old documents and dental records securely at our upcoming Second District shredding event! Friday, October 6th in Brooklyn.
Sep 13, 2023
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are pleased to announce the release of version 3.4 of the Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Tool.
Jun 26, 2023
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, 2024.
Jun 12, 2023
Dispose of your old documents and dental records securely at these upcoming Second District shredding events! Friday, July 28th in Brooklyn and Friday, August 4th in Staten Island.
May 25, 2023
"Due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic and evolving vaccine recommendations, the New York State Department of Health has begun the process of repealing the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for workers at regulated health care facilities.
May 2, 2023
Nominations to the SDDS 2023 Nominating Committee were held at the General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 9th.
May 2, 2023
At the April 20, 2023 general membership meeting, the following SDDS members were nominated to serve on the SDDS Nominating Committee (in alphabetical order):
Apr 14, 2023
(Effective June 26) The Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act, passed by Congress as part of the Omnibus Bill of 2022, mandates most practitioners licensed to prescribe controlled substances, including dentists, complete eight hours of one-time training on safely prescribing controlled substances (Schedules II, III IV, and/or V) in order to receive or renew their registration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Apr 12, 2023
In December 2022, the U.S. Congress passed an omnibus spending bill that included the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act. This new law requires prescribers of controlled substances, including dentists, to complete eight hours of one-time training on safely prescribing controlled substances in order to receive or renew their registration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This new requirement goes into effect on June 27, 2023. --
Feb 28, 2023
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is ending its novel coronavirus (COVID-19) masking requirements in health care facilities effective February 12, 2023.
Feb 10, 2023
The Board of Trustees reviewed and approved proposed amendments to the SDDS Bylaws at the February 6, 2023 meeting of the Board. They will be presented to the membership for a vote at the March 9, 2023 Scientific / Stated Meeting (aka General Membership Meeting).
Feb 2, 2023
If you are new dentist who meets the eligibility requirements listed below, now is your opportunity to apply for the SDDS Dental Student Loan Forgiveness Program. You could be one of several new dentists selected to receive an award up to $10,000 to help decrease your student loan debt.
Jan 20, 2023
We were contacted to assist with identifying General Dentists and Endodontists who are willing to travel to White Plains, NY to assist in treating National Guard Soldiers as soon as possible.
Jan 20, 2023
NEW YORK, NY, January 18, 2022 - The Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM), the largest Dental Convention in the United States, announces Tom Loughran as General Manager620 x 263
Dec 22, 2022
Members of the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) are provided the benefit of having their continuing education (CE) credits recorded by NYSDA. That transcript of credits is available online and has traditionally been accepted by the State Education Department for license renewal purposes.
Aug 2, 2022
Permit renewal instructions - By now all dental facilities should have their permits up to date. Some dentists who are several years behind have received summonses by mail. In order to renew your permit you will need to submit a signed renewal application, proof of Disability insurance and proof of Worker’s Compensation insurance.
Apr 27, 2022
At the April 14, 2022 general membership meeting, the following SDDS members were nominated to serve on the SDDS Nominating Committee (in alphabetical order):
May 30, 2025
Fibromodulin may prevent excessive scarring when included in surgical procedures that close tissue, such as suturing a cleft lip.
May 30, 2025
Five facts you may not know about the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons from its president, J. David Morrison, D.M.D.
May 29, 2025
Mental Health Awareness Month may be winding down, but it’s never too late to make mental health a priority.
May 29, 2025
Fibromodulin may prevent excessive scarring when included in surgical procedures that close tissue, such as suturing a cleft lip.
May 29, 2025
Fibromodulin may prevent excessive scarring when included in surgical procedures that close tissue, such as suturing a cleft lip.
May 27, 2025
The ADA is offering its perspective on how certain anticompetitive regulations impact the dental sector.
May 23, 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the budget reconciliation package May 22.
May 23, 2025
ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed.
May 23, 2025
Measles continues to spread in the U.S., as the total number of cases in 2025 is already more than three times the total for all of 2024.
May 22, 2025
This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.
May 22, 2025
The ADA is commenting on competition in the dental insurance market.
May 22, 2025
The ADA signed onto a coalition letter that shares concerns about the impact of federal workforce reductions on tobacco control efforts.
May 22, 2025
The quick mineralization of pig teeth could aid the development of treatment for children experiencing “chalky teeth.”
May 22, 2025
The ADA’s annual SmileCon conference will hold its final event this October.
May 22, 2025
The ADA is commenting on competition in the dental insurance market.
May 21, 2025
A national conversation on fluoride prompted ADA leaders to re-emphasize the need for insurance groups to cover preventive services.
May 20, 2025
Dentists will learn how to communicate the importance of children’s airway health during the event taking place July 24-26 in Chicago.
May 20, 2025
Dental assistants in Iowa will no longer need to register with the state dental board, thanks to a new law.
May 19, 2025
ADA officials urged urged third-party payers, Medicaid agencies and employer groups to include fluoride treatment in coverage.
May 16, 2025
ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed.
