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Albany County Health Department's Dental Services Program - Award Winner

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:14:41 -0500

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FREE Dental Services offered by NYSDA Dentists

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 11:29:15 -0500

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Dr. John J. Liang Appointed President of New York State Dental Association

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:59:02 -0400

Dr. John J. Liang, D.M.D., of Utica has been elected President of the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) at its annual House of Delegates meeting June 1st in Manhattan.

First-ever New York State Mission of Mercy Coming to Capital Region

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 12:01:13 -0400

The first-ever New York State Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic (NYSMoM) is coming to the Capital Region. The two-day free dental clinic, scheduled to be held Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 at the Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) E...

NYSDA Achieves Major Priority with Passage of Article 28 Dental Hygiene Collaborative Practice Legislation

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 12:34:35 -0400

The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) is pleased that Governor Cuomo has signed a bill into law that will allow dental hygienists working in facilities licensed under Article 28 of the New York State Public Health Law to work under collabo...

NYSDA Responds to Pew Report

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:57:25 -0500

The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) acknowledges the Pew Center on the States recent report Falling Short, Most States Lag On Dental Sealants, which highlights a critical issue: children's oral health.

Dr. John J. Liang Elected Vice-President of New York State Dental Association

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:52:37 -0400

Dr. John J. Liang, D.M.D., of Utica has been elected Vice-President of the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA). Dr. Liang is slated to serve as the association's president in 2014; he previously served as president of the Fifth District Dent...

Manhattan Dentist Elected First Female President of New York State Dental Association

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:35:14 -0400

P. Deborah Weisfuse, D.M.D., of Manhattan has been elected the first woman President of the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) in its 142-year history as a professional association.

Second District Dental Society Announces Dental Health Day at Aviator Sports and Events Center

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:23:26 -0500

BROOKLYN-Children's dental health will be the focus of events and programs being sponsored by the Second District Dental Society and the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) during Children's Dental Health Month this February.

Governor's 2012 Budget Good for Oral Health

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:51:58 -0500

The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) applauds Governor Cuomo for his efforts to expand the Doctors Across New York program to include dentists and hygienists, which will greatly improve the oral health of patients in underserved areas.

Dentists Perform Free Oral Cancer Screenings at the Nassau Coliseum as the Islanders take on the Boston Bruins

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:47:21 -0500

Dentists from the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) and Nassau County Dental Society will be at the Nassau Coliseum on November 19, 2011 performing free oral cancer screenings. An estimated 6,000 hockey enthusiasts will be able to receive...

Governor Vetoes Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Bill

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:36:59 -0400

The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) announced today that Governor Cuomo has vetoed a bill that would have helped to further protect the children of New York from tooth decay. The law (Senate Bill 5317 (Fuschillo)would have required manuf...

Children's Dental Health to be Focus of February Observance

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:49:51 -0500

Children's dental health will be the focus of events and programs being sponsored by the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) during Children's Dental Health Month in February.

Dentists to offer free screenings at the New York State Fair

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:00:21 -0400

The New York State Dental Foundation, in conjunction with the Fifth District Dental Society, will sponsor free oral cancer screenings and free children's dental health assessments on August 31 through September 2, 2010 at the New York State Fair i...

Children's Dental Health Month Programs Announced for Feb.

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:39:08 -0500

Children's dental health will be the focus of events and programs being sponsored by the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) during Children's Dental Health Month in February.

Dentists to Offer Screenings at Belmont Racetrack

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:42:24 -0400

Members of the Nassau County, Queens County and Suffolk County Dental Societies, components of the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) serving Long Island and Metro New York, will be conducting free oral cancer screenings at Belmont Park rac...

Brooklyn Dentists to Offer Free Oral Health Screenings at July 29 Cyclones Game

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:00:33 -0400

Dentists from the Second District Dental Society will be offering free oral health screenings for children from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at KeySpan Park on Wednesday, July 29 in advance of the game between the Brooklyn Cyclones and their cross-town rival,...

Sugarless Wednesday is February 25

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:05:14 -0500

Sugarless Wednesday, an award-winning program devoted to teaching children about healthy nutrition choices, will be celebrated February 25 in New York State. The event, sponsored by the New York State Dental Association, (NYSDA) is being held in c...

State Dental Association Announces Programs for Children

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:55:24 -0500

A creative contest for children, "Sugarless Wednesday," and school and public events are being sponsored by the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) during Children's Dental Health Month in February.

NYC Dental Clinic Closures Will Hurt Neediest Children

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:51 -0500

The New York State Dental Association today criticized New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed closings of New York City Department of Health dental clinics. The closures, part of sweeping citywide cuts announced recently by the mayor, wo...

State Dental Association to Honor Dr. Genco

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:49:14 -0400

Dr. Robert J. Genco, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Oral Biology Department at the School of Dental Medicine and the Microbiology Department at the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, will receive the New York State De...

Dentists to Screen for Oral Cancer at Mets Game

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:00:16 -0400

Dentists from the Queens County Dental Society (QCDS) will be offering free oral cancer screenings for fans at Shea Stadium before and during the Mets game on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Screening booths will be set-up on all levels of the stadium...

Queens County Dentists To Screen For Oral Cancer At Mets Game

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:34:41 -0400

Dentists from the Queens County Dental Society (QCDS) will be offering free, two-minute oral cancer screenings at Shea Stadium before and during the Mets game on Tuesday, September 9, 2008.

Visit the Dentist at Saratoga Racetrack

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:44:51 -0400

Oral cancer screenings at Saratoga Racetrack--painless, quick and saving lives.

Visit the Dentist at Saratoga Racetrack

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:00:26 -0400

In an effort to educate the public about oral cancer, members of the Fourth District Dental Society, a component of the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) serving Northeastern New York, will be conducting free oral cancer screenings at the ...