It is our hope that this website provides our members with information that will aid them in making the most out of their membership in organized dentistry. Additionally, we hope to provide the general public with a source of information about our society and our members to demonstrate our commitment to excellence and the preservation of oral health.
Society News
Spring 2019 Free Shredding Events
SDDS is pleased to announce that we are hosting two free shredding events for our members this spring. Sign up today to bring your documents to be shredded securely onsite in a mobile shredding vehicle.
New Treatment Plan Requirement for Opioid Prescribing
Effective April 1, 2018, New York State is requiring a written treatment plan be included in a patient’s medical record if a practitioner prescribes opioids for pain that has lasted more than three months or past the time of normal tissue healing.
New Regulations Effective NOW - Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Earlier this year, both the State of New York and the City of New York passed sexual harassment prevention legislation that ultimately affects employers in the State of New York.
Member Support for Alcohol/Substance Abuse
Our Dental Association is committed to aiding our colleagues in addressing substance abuse and addiction. If you or a colleague is struggling with addiction, help is available.
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Upcoming Events
May 3rd - (BROOKLYN) CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (#2019-08)
May 6th - SDDS Board of Trustees Meeting
May 10th - (BROOKLYN) SDDS Free Shredding Event
May 10th - (STATEN ISLAND) Restorative Dentistry Update 2019 (#2019-09)
May 17th - (STATEN ISLAND) SDDS Free Shredding Event
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