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):
Apr 5, 2024
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 to the SDDS 2024 Nominating Committee were held at the General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 14th.
Mar 5, 2024
Dispose of your old documents and dental records securely at our upcoming Second District shredding events this April!
Feb 21, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act requires dental practices and certain businesses that meet specific requirements to report information to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network about their ownership.
Jan 29, 2024
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 29, 2024
ALL licensed dentists and dental hygienists who completed an "once in a lifetime" course must now complete a new Child Abuse Reporting course. This includes newly licensed dentists who completed a New York residency program as of 2023. This course must be completed by April 1, 2025.
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):
Mar 15, 2022
Nominations to the SDDS 2022 Nominating Committee were held at the General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 10th.
Feb 16, 2022
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has issued the required poster that all employers must post about the new New York State Whistleblower Law contained in Section 740 of the New York State Labor Law. Section 740 of the Labor Law took effect January 26, 2022, and is explained in detail in the NYSDOL poster.
Feb 16, 2022
This week, Governor Hochul announced that the statewide indoor business mask-or-vaccine requirement was being lifted effective today, Thursday, February 10. It will remain in effect in certain settings, including schools, public transportation centers, hospitals, and all healthcare settings regulated by the NYS Department of Health.
Jan 3, 2022
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.
Dec 16, 2021
New York City has issued its mandatory novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination requirements for employers, effective December 27, 2021. The requirements apply to all employees of dental practices, but do not apply to patients of dental practices.
Nov 16, 2021
New York State's COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program provides grant assistance to small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations who have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants are available to businesses with revenues up to $2.5 million.
Oct 4, 2021
Before you do, be sure you know the facts and are following the law. Check out a summary NYSDA put together just for members.
Sep 2, 2021
On June 21, 2021, the Nominating Committee met to select nominees for the 2022 elective positions. Elections will take place at the November Membership Meeting on November 11, 2021. Click for the full report of selected nominees.
Aug 17, 2021
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announces vaccine mandate for all healthcare workers in New York State. This does not include private dental practices.
Jul 13, 2021
Experts urge businesses to start Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness applications as soon as possible. Borrowers who took funds when the program launched in April 2020 need to apply for forgiveness by mid-July, after which the funding automatically becomes a standard loan with interest.
Jul 13, 2021
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has issued its model Health and Essential Rights (HERO) Act plans for all employers for protecting workers from airborne infectious diseases.
Jun 15, 2021
Dental practices are mostly exempt from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 in recognition of the profession's ability to practice safely during the pandemic.
