New York State Dental Association

03/10/2025

Stay informed with Keeping Up at the Capitol📰 Your source for updates from the Capitol, courts, and state agencies on legislative, regulatory, and advocacy issues that impact dentistry.
🔗www.nysdental.org/keeping-up-at-the-capitol

02/10/2025

Mental health support is FREE with your NYSDA membership. Download the AllOne Health App today for instant access to virtual counseling, 24/7 live support, and on-demand resources — anytime, anywhere.
📲 Learn more: www.nysdental.org/MAP

01/10/2025

October is National Dental Hygiene Month! Your daily habits make a big difference—brush, floss, rinse, and smile with confidence.
🔗 Learn more tips for keeping your smile healthy: nysdental.org/home-dental-care

30/09/2025

Dental students in your final year: The NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program offers up to $120,000 toward your loans in exchange for 3 years of service in high-need areas.
🗓️ Application Deadline: Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET
🔗 Learn more and apply today: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-students-to-service-loan-repayment-program?utm_campaign=enews20250320&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

28/09/2025

Su***de prevention is not just individual—it’s collective. Workplaces and communities can help create a culture of care and support.

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September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. At AllOne Health, we want to help organizations everywhere find the support they need to bring greater attention to this growing concern so we can all work together in addressing it.

26/09/2025

Your 2025/2026 NYSDA Member Benefits Guide is here! Explore CE tools, legal protection, and professional resources while connecting with your dental community.

📄Download the full guide or grab the At-A-Glance one-pager today: www.nysdental.org/NYSDAbenefits

24/09/2025

This month, NYSDA is proud to highlight Dr. Chantal Tavarez, owner of Tava Dental NY in New York City, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Originally from the Dominican Republic, Dr. Tavarez recently achieved a major career milestone—opening her own practice. Her journey from dental school abroad to residency and practice ownership in New York City reflects both resilience and dedication to her patients and community.

🔗 Read her full spotlight at: www.nysdental.org/member-spotlight

23/09/2025

NYSDA strongly opposes Int. No. 1379, the proposed NYC fluoridation ban. Community water fluoridation is a safe, effective, and equitable public health achievement that reduces tooth decay and protects vulnerable communities.

🔗 Read our full statement: https://www.nysdental.org/administrative-pages/news-details/2025/09/23/nysda-opposes-proposed-nyc-fluoridation-ban

21/09/2025

Conversations save lives. Asking directly, “Are you okay?” or “Do you need help?” can open the door to hope and healing💛 Your Member Assistance Program is here to provide confidential support for mental health and life’s challenges—for you and your family, anytime you need it.

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It can be challenging to know exactly what to say or do when someone tells you they are stressed, having a difficult day, struggling with their mental health, or having […]

19/09/2025

Being a member of the New York State Dental Association has its perks! Get a 5% discount on dental professional liability insurance from MLMIC, the only dental professional liability program endorsed by NYSDA. Invest in your future and protect your practice.

Don’t delay! Visit our website today!

https://www.mlmic.com/dentists/

19/09/2025

Governor Hochul joined 17 other governors in urging Congressional leaders to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits set to expire at the end of 2025. Without action, millions of Americans could see premiums rise by thousands of dollars.

Full Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K74ny5kx_YWs0vw21-5puY6Bz2_JKkRE/view

17/09/2025

September is Office Management Appreciation Month (OMAM) and it's time to start the celebration! All month long there will be inspiration, ideas, appreciation and fun festivities celebrating these hard-working dental professionals brought to you by CareCredit and AADOM. Dental teams can click here to access ideas and resources on how to celebrate your office management team: omam.carecreditvirtual.com