Society News

  • Sep 18, 2023

    Best Case of the Month

    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
    Shredding

    Free Shredding Event for SDDS Members this Fall!

    Dispose of your old documents and dental records securely at our upcoming Second District shredding event! Friday, October 6th in Brooklyn.
  • Sep 13, 2023

    Updated Security Risk Assessment Tool 3.4 Now Available

    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 12, 2023
    Shredding

    Free Shredding Events for SDDS Members this Summer!

    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

    New York State Department of Health Statement on Repealing the COVID-19 Healthcare Worker Vaccine Requirement

    "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 4, 2023

    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, 2024.
  • May 2, 2023

    2023 SDDS Nominating Committee

    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

    New Federal Mandate (MATE) Update

    (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

    NEW Controlled Substance Education Requirement for DEA Registration

    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. --
  • Mar 10, 2023

    Nominations for the 2023 Nominating Committee

    Nominations to the SDDS 2023 Nominating Committee were held at the General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 9th.
  • Feb 28, 2023

    NYSDOH Ends COVID-19 Masking Requirements for Health Care Facilities Effective February 12, 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

    Proposed Bylaw Amendments

    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
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    2023 Second District Dental Society Dental Student Loan Forgiveness Program

    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 19, 2023
    Tom Loughran GNYDM General Manager

    The Greater New York Dental Meeting Announces Tom Loughran as General Manager

    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
  • Jan 12, 2023
    SDDS 2023 Officers

    2023 SDDS Officers are Installed

    On Sunday, January 8, 2023, nearly 200 attendees gathered at The University Club in midtown Manhattan for the Second District Dental Society (SDDS) annual Installation of Officers luncheon.
  • Dec 22, 2022
    Army Support

    Support our National Guard soldiers

    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.
  • Dec 22, 2022

    Delay in continuing education (CE) credits recorded by NYSDA

    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 25, 2022
    Shredding

    Free Shredding Event for SDDS Members this Fall!

    Dispose of your old documents and dental records securely at our upcoming Second District shredding event! Friday, October 21st in Brooklyn.
  • Aug 2, 2022

    CRESO CORNER- August 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.
  • Jun 2, 2022
    Shredding

    Free Shredding Events for SDDS Members this Summer!

    Dispose of your old documents and dental records securely at these upcoming Second District shredding events! Friday, July 29th in Brooklyn and Friday, August 5th in Staten Island.
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