Aug 27, 2024
Coming September 10: a new login experience
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
Introducing CE Navigator
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
Second District Nominating Committee to Meet in June
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
2024 SDDS Nominating Committee
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
Funding assistance available to dentists impacted by Change Healthcare cyberattack
ADA continues to monitor resources available to affected providers. A funding assistance program is available to dentists impacted by the cyberattack on Change Healthcare.
Apr 5, 2024
Funding assistance available to dentists impacted by Change Healthcare cyberattack
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 for the 2024 Nominating Committee
Nominations to the SDDS 2024 Nominating Committee were held at the General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 14th.
Mar 15, 2024
Nominations for the 2024 Nominating Committee
Nominations to the SDDS 2024 Nominating Committee were held at the General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 14th.
Mar 5, 2024
Free Shredding Event for SDDS Members this Spring!
Dispose of your old documents and dental records securely at our upcoming Second District shredding events this April!
Mar 5, 2024
Free Shredding Event for SDDS Members this Spring!
Dispose of your old documents and dental records securely at our upcoming Second District shredding events this April!
Feb 21, 2024
Important Fraud Alert on Beneficial Owner Reporting
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
2024 Second District Dental Society Dental Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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
Updated Child Abuse Reporting Training Requirements
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
Selected Nominees for 2024 Elective Positions
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 ADA Dental Claim Form Coming in January 2024!
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
Best Case of the Month
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
Free Shredding Event for SDDS Members this Fall!
Dispose of your old documents and dental records securely at our upcoming Second District shredding event! Friday, October 6th in Brooklyn.
Sep 13, 2023
Updated Security Risk Assessment Tool 3.4 Now Available
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
Second District Nominating Committee to Meet in June
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
Free Shredding Events for SDDS Members this Summer!
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.
Showing up as his best self
Brett Kessler, D.D.S., to become 161st president of ADA
It’s 5 a.m. on any given morning. Dr. Brett Kessler’s alarm rings.
There’s a grunt, a moan. He gets up, sits down in his home office and does a guided meditation while he’s sipping his coffee. The audio meditation usually has a topic, which will lead Dr. Kessler to write in his journal what he thought about and what insights he gathered. There are some days he skips the stationary meditation, turning toward another form for him: running. Read the full article.
