New York State Dental Association

25/11/2025

Spoiler alert: the yams and cranberry sauce are plotting against your smile🦷🦃 Swipe to see what’s tooth-friendly and what’s… not so much.

21/11/2025

It's that time! Your 2026 NYSDA membership invoice is available online. Renew by December 31 to enter to win a YETI cooler! Enroll in auto-renew and never miss your benefits. Renew today: www.nysdental.org/renew

19/11/2025

NYSDA now offers our free, confidential Member Assistance Program to all dental staff. Post the flyer in your break room or any accessible area so your team can easily see what’s available. Staff can access mental health support, work-life resources, and more 24/7 through AllOne Health.
📥 Download Flyer: https://buff.ly/CEnqMBY

18/11/2025

NYSDA's Season of Giving Spotlight 🎄✨
We’re celebrating members who go above and beyond, starting with Dr. Doug Schildhaus—a pediatric dentist spreading compassion across the globe. From the Peruvian Amazon to communities here at home, his decade of service embodies the spirit of the season. Thank you, Dr. Schildhaus, for showing what it means to give back!
🔗Full Member Spotlight: www.nysdental.org/member-spotlight

Stay tuned for more member spotlights!

17/11/2025

ICYMI: Our full resource package from the New Dentist Survival Guide webinar, “Student Loans 101: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act & What it Means for Your Student Loans”, is now available! Get the recording, tip sheet, slide deck, and links to key NYSDA and Laurel Road resources—all in one place. Perfect for anyone navigating student loan changes and repayment options.
🔗www.nysdental.org/survival-guide

14/11/2025

NYSDA’s advocacy has led to the adoption of a new Workers’ Compensation Dental Fee Schedule — the first update since 2009. The changes went into effect on November 13, 2025.
Stay informed and make sure your practice is prepared.
🔗 nysdental.org/workerscomp

12/11/2025

Every patient search matters—so make sure they find you first. With NYSDA-endorsed ProSites SEO, your practice gets seen, and your schedule gets filled. Plus, when you sign up, you’ll get a brand-new standard website free for 1 year.*
Claim Your Free Website: https://buff.ly/TWAieLH

11/11/2025

NYSDA proudly honors all who have served. We’re grateful for the courage, dedication, and service of veterans within our dental community and beyond—today and always 🎖️

07/11/2025

NYSDA Council on Nominations is seeking nominees for:

• President Elect – Fifth District Dental Society
• Vice President – Nassau County Dental Society
• Secretary-Treasurer & Speaker of the House – any NYSDA component

📅 Submit nominations by March 7, 2026
Learn more: www.nysdental.org/call-for-nominations

06/11/2025

The November NYS Dental Journal is now available online! 📚 This issue explores everything from cultural competence and opioid prescribing habits to innovative operatory design and the impact of new ni****ne products—covering critical topics shaping modern dentistry.

Read the full issue here:

Attitudes of New York State Pediatric Dentists Toward Treating Hasidic PatientsAuthors surveyed pediatric dentists and dental residents in New York State concerning their clinical interaction with Hasidic, Haredi or Ultra-Orthodox Jewish patients. They uncovered significant variations in aspects rel...

05/11/2025

NYSDA President Dr. Maurice Edwards joined Dr. Brett Kessler(Past-President, ADA), Dr. Vera Tang (President, NYCDS), and Dr. Lorna Flamer-Caldera (General Chair-Elect, GNYDM) at the Henry Schein, Inc. retirement celebration honoring longtime CEO Stan Bergman at Nasdaq Headquarters.

A heartfelt congratulations to Stan on an incredible career and lasting impact on the profession✨

04/11/2025

ADA launches ADA Credit Union!💳
Created in partnership with BCU, this new financial resource is designed specifically for the dental community — offering checking and savings accounts, loans, financial coaching, and more.
Learn more ➡️ ADAcu.org