Welcome to the Second District Dental Society
Second District Dental Society is the local component of the New York State Dental Association and the American Dental Association representing 1,400 member dentists in Brooklyn and Staten Island. It is our hope that this website provides our members with information that will aid them in making the most out of their membership. Additionally, we hope to provide the public with a source of information about our society and members to demonstrate our commitment to excellence and the preservation of oral health.
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COVID-19 Updates & Resources
Please monitor the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) website for the latest updates on the following:
Practice Guidance
- NYSDOH Interim Guidance for Dentistry
- NYSDOH Business Safety Plan Template
- CDC Guidance for Dental Settings
- OSHA Guidance for Dentistry Workers and Employers
- ADA Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit
- NYSDA Practice Guidance
- ADA COVID-19 Center for Dentists
CE Requirements Adjustments
Dentists whose licenses are due for renewal between March 1, 2020 and January 1, 2022 may complete up to 100% of their mandated CE hours as self-study courses. Read more
Society News
January 5, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
As of January 4, 2021, individuals who work in dental practices of all types are eligible to receive the vaccine. Read more
October 9, 2020
Be Prepared for COVID-19 Office Inspections
Information and documents you need to prepare your office. Read more
October 5, 2020
Regulatory Alert! - Dentists Need to Refile Amalgam Separator Forms
In 2017, the United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its final regulations regarding amalgam separators in dental offices. Read more
June 19, 2020
Online CE Options for Opioid Prescribing and Risk Management
Do you need to take the mandatory opioid prescribing course or a risk management course? Online options are available. Read more
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