Welcome to the New York County Dental Society
Founded in 1860, the New York County Dental Society is one of the largest groups of dentists in the United States. With more than 2,000 members practicing in Manhattan, NYCDS members have made a special commitment to uphold its ethical code and practice standards, as well as those of New York State and the American Dental Association. It is an invaluable advocacy and education resource that protects its members and the public.
Coronavirus Updates for Dentists
Practice owners: read and affirm the 12-page New York State Dept of Health Interim Guidance for Dentistry.
Get the information you need in the Updated ADA Toolkit for Reopening.
MASKS
N95 initial fit testing is only required if the wearing of an N95 mask is required. OSHA has not required N95 masks for dental personnel unless treating known or suspected COVID-19 positive patients, or the dentist’s own airborne hazard assessment reveals a need for N95 masks. The ADA has posted a template for dentists to use in performing a hazard assessment: COVID-19 Hazard Assessment.
CARES Act
NYC Loans/ Grants
New York State Employment Law
Consent forms you can use for dental emergencies during the COVID-19 crisis:
Emergency Treatment Employee Consent Form
Emergency Treatment Patient Release Form
Other useful resources:
Bookmark these sites for the latest information and resources:
NYCDS News
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This is a fun and interactive presentation that will help young dentists better understand their roles in their practices as leaders and the long term impacts of financial decision making. Here are three of the top 10 tips – but don’t stop there – register to attend the webinar that will shed new light on the financial mistakes common to new dentists.
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At the height of the COVID-19 crisis in NYC we came together as a profession and donated much sought-after PPE to healthcare workers on the frontline. As the need to get back to work became more apparent, we came together to push for this change, giving dentists the option to reopen...
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This program will discuss High Performance Nano-Ceramic milled blocks that offer a viable alternative to lithium disilicate and a minimally invasive reinforcement system that requires no drilling.