Mar 13, 2026
Nominations for the 2026 SDDS Nominating Committee
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
New HIPAA Rules Address Substance Use Disorder Records
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 After four months of careful review, the Committee updated outdated language, streamlined committee structures, clarified roles and responsibilities, and modernized provisions to better serve members.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
NYSDA Opposes Proposed NYC Fluoridation Ban
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
2025 SDDS Nominating Committee
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 for the 2025 SDDS Nominating Committee
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
Free Shredding Event for SDDS Members this Spring!
Dispose of your old documents and dental records securely at our upcoming Second District shredding events this April!
Feb 6, 2025
NYSDA Virtual Advocacy Event - February 12th
Join NYSDA on Wednesday, February 12 for NYSDA’s first virtual advocacy event of 2025.
Nov 15, 2024
Election Results for 2025 Elective Positions
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
JADA Subscriptions to Go Digital in 2025
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
Selected Nominees for 2025 Elective Positions
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
Coming September 10: a new login experience
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
Introducing CE Navigator
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
Second District Nominating Committee to Meet in June
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
2024 SDDS Nominating Committee
At the April 11, 2024 general membership meeting, the following SDDS members were nominated to serve on the SDDS Nominating Committee (in alphabetical order):
Apr 5, 2024
Funding assistance available to dentists impacted by Change Healthcare cyberattack
ADA continues to monitor resources available to affected providers. A funding assistance program is available to dentists impacted by the cyberattack on Change Healthcare.
Mar 15, 2024
Nominations for the 2024 Nominating Committee
Nominations to the SDDS 2024 Nominating Committee were held at the General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 14th.
Mar 5, 2024
Free Shredding Event for SDDS Members this Spring!
Dispose of your old documents and dental records securely at our upcoming Second District shredding events this April!
CDC offers interim infection control guidance in light of rising measles cases
Dentists should be vaccinated, adhere to standard precautions
As measles cases rise in several U.S. states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reminding health care workers, including dentists and their team members, to receive the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine if they are not already vaccinated and adhere to standard precautions in the workplace. Read the full article.
