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
X-Ray Inspection Alert – Act Quickly to Avoid Enforcement Action
The NYC Health Department - Office of Radiological Health is about to commence enforcement action against hundreds of dental offices in the city that have expired inspections of x-ray units.
Measles Alert
Brooklyn finds itself as a center of activity with the ongoing outbreak of measles. For those of our membership practicing in the affected areas where the outbreak has hit, Second District would like to bring the following up-to-date information and advice to you from the NYC Health Department.
2019 Children's Dental Health Month Poster Contest Winners Announced
As part of its 2019 Children’s Dental Health Month activities, SDDS held its annual poster contest in which preschool through high school students in Brooklyn and Staten Island were invited to submit posters that communicated a dental hygiene message.
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
June 28th - (STATEN ISLAND) CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (#2019-12)
July 4th - Independence Day - OFFICE CLOSED
July 26th - (BROOKLYN) CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (#2019-13)
September 2nd - Labor Day - OFFICE CLOSED
September 5th - ADA Annual Session Begins
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