Nominations for the 2022 Nominating Committee

Nominations to the SDDS 2022 Nominating Committee were held at the General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 10th.

RCDS March 2022 Newsletter

NYSDOL Issues Required Employer Whistleblower Law Poster

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has issued the required poster that all employers must post about the new New York State Whistleblower Law contained in Section 740 of the New York State Labor Law. Section 740 of the Labor Law took effect January 26, 2022, and is explained in detail in the NYSDOL poster.

NYS Mask Mandate Lifted for the Public

This week, Governor Hochul announced that the statewide indoor business mask-or-vaccine requirement was being lifted effective today, Thursday, February 10. It will remain in effect in certain settings, including schools, public transportation centers, hospitals, and all healthcare settings regulated by the NYS Department of Health.

2022 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.

New York City Issues Mandatory Employee COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements

New York City has issued its mandatory novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination requirements for employers, effective December 27, 2021. The requirements apply to all employees of dental practices, but do not apply to patients of dental practices.

NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program

New York State's COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program provides grant assistance to small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations who have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants are available to businesses with revenues up to $2.5 million.

Looking to Establish a Vaccine Mandate in Your Practice?

Before you do, be sure you know the facts and are following the law. Check out a summary NYSDA put together just for members.

Selected Nominees for 2022 Elective Positions

On June 21, 2021, the Nominating Committee met to select nominees for the 2022 elective positions. Elections will take place at the November Membership Meeting on November 11, 2021. Click for the full report of selected nominees.

New vaccine mandate DOES NOT include private dental practices

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announces vaccine mandate for all healthcare workers in New York State. This does not include private dental practices.

Experts Urge Businesses to Start PPP Forgiveness Applications

Experts urge businesses to start Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness applications as soon as possible. Borrowers who took funds when the program launched in April 2020 need to apply for forgiveness by mid-July, after which the funding automatically becomes a standard loan with interest.

NYSDOL Issues Model Health and Essential Rights (HERO) Act

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has issued its model Health and Essential Rights (HERO) Act plans for all employers for protecting workers from airborne infectious diseases.

ADA Releases Analysis on Updated Guidance from OSHA

Dental practices are mostly exempt from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 in recognition of the profession's ability to practice safely during the pandemic.

RCDS May 2021 Newsletter

Finding her fit

Elizabeth “Betsy” Shapiro, D.D.S., J.D., was named ADA interim executive director.

ADA offers discounted access to Talkspace Therapy

Talkspace Therapy is a digital platform that supports behavioral health and emotional wellness needs from a secure app.

Code Maintenance Committee approves changes to 2026 CDT Code

Updates are coming to CDT codes related to saliva testing, resin-based composites and more in 2026.

ADA announces affiliation with private practice dental group

The ADA announced March 6 a new affiliation with the Academy of Private Dental Practice.

Association expresses opposition to proposed HIPAA cybersecurity rule

The ADA is expressing opposition to the proposed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Security Rule.

Federal bill would extend funding to address dental workforce

A federal bill reintroduced in the House would extend funding to address access to care and dental workforce-related issues. 

ADA summit convenes dentists, physicians to collaborate in fight against oral cancer

Leaders in dentistry and medicine called for increased collaboration in the fight against oral cancer during the ADA’s Oral Cancer Summit.

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.

Fluoridation lawsuit, amalgam focus of ADA letter to EPA

The ADA is urging the EPA to continue its fluoridation appeal and maintain the U.S. position on dental amalgam. 

ADA highlights health policy issues in letter to RFK Jr.

The ADA highlighted several key health policy issues it believes should be prioritized during the Trump administration.

ADA joins coalition opposing widespread tariffs on dental products

The ADA is warning that tariffs on dental products could increase costs and limit the availability of essential supplies for dental care.

ADA signs on to Medicaid and CHIP support letter

The ADA is signing on to a broad-based Medicaid and CHIP support letter.

ADA urges Congress to strengthen dental coverage, workforce support in House committee letter

The ADA is calling on Congress to strengthen Medicare Advantage transparency and address dental workforce shortages.

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of three happenings in government that you may have missed this week.

Corporate Transparency Act enforcement halted amid legal challenges 

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced that it is halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.

March JADA finds pregnant women who visited dentist less likely to have preeclampsia

Pregnant women who received preventive oral health care or visited the dentist were less likely to have hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Five years later: Staffing shortages, infection control since the COVID-19 pandemic

It’s been five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there are still reminders in dental practice of what was lost and gained.

House introduces bill to limit noncovered services provisions in dental plans

The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

ADA achieves many 2024 advocacy wins

The ADA achieved many advocacy wins in 2024.

Utah set to ban community water fluoridation

Utah is poised to become the first state to place a complete ban on community water fluoridation.