Help Us Reach Our Goal for Give Kids A Smile 2025!

We’re thrilled to once again host our Award-Winning Give Kids a Smile event on February 7, 2025, and we need your support to make it a success!

Need Your CPR Certification? Join Marc Reilly on December 11 and Beyond!

Basic Life Support/CPR Certification is required every two years.

Learn Why 'Lasing is Amazing' with Dr. Kaminer on 2/12!

Finding a laser that fits in your practice takes education, and this program will do just that.

HIPAA and Cybersecurity Essentials for Dentists with Dr. Rubinstein on 1/27!

How do you comply with HIPAA and also protect your practices from Hackers, Ransomware other Cyber-Threats?

ACD Lecture Program with Dr. Momtaheni on 11/20!

This ACD lecture provides effective techniques to avoid complications and poor outcomes while performing general dentistry and oral surgery.

Exclusive for Members: CE Navigator Informational Session!

Get the most out of your CE Navigator app!

2 Great Volunteer Opportunities in 1 & 3 Months!

2 volunteer opportunities you won't want to miss!

100 Years of GNYDM: No Pre-Registration Fee - Sign Me Up!

The Greater New York Dental Meeting is Celebrating 100 Years of Greatness and Gratitude! Register Today!

Join us for the 11/13 Fall Networking Mixer

Please join us for an evening of networking, mentoring, and candid career conversations!

Our Award-Winning GKAS Event is Back - Volunteer Today!

We’re thrilled to announce that NYCDS is hosting its Award-Winning Give Kids a Smile event on February 7, 2025, and we need passionate volunteers like you to make it unforgettable!

Brighten Smiles & Change Lives--Join Us as a Sponsor for Give Kids A Smile 2025!

Join us in making Give Kids A Smile NYCDS 2025 our biggest and most impactful year yet!

Member Benefits Spotlight: Important Federal Filing Alert!

Corporate Transparency Act -- Establishing Beneficial Ownership

Mandated Update: Essential OSHA Update for Dentists and Staff

Stay OSHA compliant with this dental course covering OSHA updates for PPE and COVID-19 and the legal requirements regarding sepsis management.

Space is Limited: Innovations in Aesthetic Dentistry on 11/1!

This program provides practitioners with the tools necessary to awaken their practice, transform their patient base, and renew, refresh and enliven their patient's smiles.

Demystifying Banking for Dentists: A Bank of America Perspective (In-Person, New Dentist Event)

Join Rob and Jarrett from Bank of America as they unravel the complexities of banking and financial services tailored for new dentists.

ACD Mentoring Lecture Program: Peri-Implantitis with Dr. Moskowitz on 10/16!

Join us on Zoom for this ACD Lecture with Dr. Dr. Moskowitz!

Take Control of Your CE Credits Today with CE Navigator!

Take control of tracking your continuing education credits with CE Navigator.

Plan your exit like a pro: Free course to maximize your post-dental life for mid-career dentists!

This is a FREE program for all members and non-members.

CPR Training with Marc Reilly: October 16 and December 11

Basic Life Support/CPR Certification is required every two years.

Stay Safe: Infection Control for the Dental Practice on 10/9

This course will help attain a safe working environment for all dental healthcare workers, patients and staff.

ADA seeks feedback on recommendations for using light-based adjuncts in oral cancer detection

The recommendations address the use of light-based devices to determine the need for biopsy. Read More

ADA launches Task Force on Specialty Engagement    

New York dental advocacy yields multiple policy wins 

The New York State Dental Association secured several legislative and regulatory victories that address long-standing concerns for dentists. Read More

Dear ADA: Reimbursement rates

ADA Health Policy Institute data shows many dentists are concerned about low reimbursement rates. Read More

ADA highlights dental market reforms in advance of insurer CEO hearings 

The ADA submitted a letter urging lawmakers to examine longstanding issues in the commercial dental market at insurer CEO hearings. Read More

Academy for Sports Dentistry to offer sports dentist certification course

The Academy for Sports Dentistry is offering a sports dentist certification course that will focus on preventing and managing trauma. Read More

ADA launches new Patient Service Coordinator Program

Patient service coordinators serve as a connection point between patients and the rest of the dental team. Read More

Patient lawsuit alleges Delta Dental misrepresents out-of-network coverage

A class-action lawsuit filed by patients insured by Delta Dental alleges the insurer misrepresents its out-of-network coverage. Read More

ADA urges Congress to modernize MACRA to better integrate oral health 

The ADA is calling for the prioritization of dental interoperability, administrative simplification and evidence-based quality measurement. Read More

ADA resources for National Children’s Dental Health Month 2026

Senate passes FY 2026 interior spending package 

A Senate-approved appropriations package includes increased funding for Indian Health Service, or IHS, dental programs. Read More

New HIPAA rules address substance use disorder records

The ADA updated its sample HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices to reflect new rules regarding substance use disorder treatment information. Read More

ADA to explore opportunities to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes

In response to a House of Delegates resolution, the ADA is exploring ways to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes and oral health. Read More

ADA explores opportunities to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes

In response to a House of Delegates resolution, the ADA is exploring ways to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes and oral health. Read More

HHS, USDA release 2025–2030 dietary guidelines 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture released  Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. Read More

Former Harvard School of Dental Medicine dean dies at 83

Bruce Donoff, D.M.D., M.D., who served as dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, died Dec. 25, 2025, at the age of 83. Read More

Past American Academy of Periodontology president dies at 87

Myron “Ron” Nevins, D.D.S., a past president of the American Academy of Periodontology, died Dec. 24, 2025, at the age of 87. Read More

ADA Member Advantage ends ClassPass, OnPay endorsements

ADA Member Advantage has ended its endorsement relationships with ClassPass and OnPay as of Jan. 1. Read More

ADA webinar to address how to talk to patients about mental health

The ADA will host a webinar Jan. 23 to help prepare dentists and their team members to discuss mental health concerns with their patients. Read More

January JADA outlines emerging dental therapies for obstructive sleep apnea

Dentists play an increasingly important role in the management of sleep health and disorders. Read More