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
ADA Simplifies Credentialing Process for Dentists
The ADA® credentialing service, powered by CAQH ProView® is making it easier to submit and maintain your credentials in one central place. To see how this service can save you time and reduce your administrative burden visit: ADA.org/credentialing. Read the full ADA press release here: ADA-and-CAQH-Release.pdf.
X-ray Machine Registration Information
New Office Permit Registration Instructions
DOH Issues Opioid Warning Letter
The NYS Department of Health is issuing letters to practitioners in NYS regarding the prescribing of opioid analgesics for use in palliative care and the treatment of severe acute pain. Read more>>
SDDS Begins Its Inaugural Dental School Loan Forgiveness Program
In recognition of the increasingly troublesome dental school loan debt problem, the SDDS Board of Trustees has established a program to lighten the load for deserving new dentists who have chosen to call Brooklyn or Staten Island their professional home. Read more>>
Member Support for Drug and Alcohol Problems
Addiction can have a devastating impact on a dentist's ability to practice. 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. Read more>>
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Upcoming Events
October 19th - ADA Annual Session Begins
October 20th - (BROOKLYN) CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (#2017-18)
October 23rd - ADA Annual Session Ends
October 27th - (BROOKLYN) Restoring the Failing Dentition (#2017-19)
November 3rd - (STATEN ISLAND) Case Selection and Treatment Options to Increase Esthetic Success in Implant Dentistry (#2017-20)
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