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valuable information and links to outside organizations to assist
you in your daily practice. In scrolling down this page you
will find archives to the newsletter, templates to use in several
patient issues, new rules and regulations from the federal and
state governments as well as links to the ADA and NYSDA.
Please advise me if
information you would like to see added or if there are problems
with the links.
Kathleen
Moore
Executive
Director
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The Third District office offers members the use of several videos and books for
continuing education and patient information use. Click the links below for a
complete listing of each lending library. Video Library Book Library
New York State Dental Foundation Continuing Education Registry
It is suggested that you check your C.E. hours regularly, discrepancies should
be reported to the NYSDF at 518-465-0044 Courses taken
at the Third District are reported to
the registry for your convenience.
Member Benefits - Endorsed Vendors
Benefits of Membership- List of Endorsed
Vendors and services offered by the Third District
ADA GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS
Infective
EndocarditisFor decades, the
American Heart Association
(AHA) recommended that patients with certain heart conditions take antibiotics
shortly before dental treatment. This was done with the belief that antibiotics
would prevent infective endocarditis (IE), previously referred to as bacterial
endocarditis. The AHA’s latest guidelines were published in its scientific
journal, Circulation, in April 2007 and there is good news:
the AHA recommends that most of these patients no
longer need short-term antibiotics as a preventive measure before their dental
treatment.
Go to the ADA web site for complete details.
Guidelines and Statements
for Amalgam, Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Anesthesia and Pain Control and several
other topics
Statement
on "Ante Partum Dental Radiography
and Infant Low Birth Weight"
HIPAA - Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
National Provider ID -requires that HIPAA
covered entities must use only the NPI to identify covered healthcare providers
in standard transactions by May 23, 2007. Small health plans must use only the
NPI by May 23, 2008. Many for profit companies are contacting dental offices
providing this service for a fee. To apply for an NPI visit the
Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services. The process
takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes and is no charge. The site contains the
regulation and FAQ's as well as the online and downloadable application.
Information is available on the
ADA
and NYSDA web
sites regarding the use of the NPI.
Current information regarding the
HIPAA Compliance Act. Can be found on the ADA and NYSDA
OCR Guidance
Explaining Significant Aspects of the Privacy Rule - Updated
New York State HIPAA Preemption Charts
The HIPAA laws are preempted by NYS state law outlined in the charts provided by
the NYS DOH.
A private nonprofit, voluntary health agency that
focuses upon health misinformation, fraud, and quackery as public health
problems.
View the NCAHF's
Position
Paper on Amalgam Fillings
NEW YORK STATE REGULATIONS
Amalgam Regulations
Standards for the Management of
Elemental Mercury and Dental Amalgam Wastes
Effective May 12, 2006 - dental
practices are required to install amalgam separators to remove dental amalgam
particles from the wastewater.
separators must be certified to ISO 11143 Standards. The separator must
achieve a minimum of 99 percent removal efficiency of dental amalgam by
weight; 95 percent on separators installed prior to 5/12/2006.
separators must be installed no
later than May 12, 2008
at dental facilities operating on 5/12/2006. New facilities must have
amalgam separators installed prior to the beginning of practice.
dental facilities where dental amalgam is not placed or removed, including
facilities where the specialties of orthodontics, periodontics,
prosthodontics and oral and maxillofacial surgery are exclusively performed,
are exempt from the requirements to install an amalgam separator.
ALL dental practices, regardless of specialties, MUST recycle amalgam
dental offices must notify their local sewer facility of the installation of
a separator
waste stored in containers must not exceed one year from date waste was
initially placed and must be recycled.
annual certification from the collection service or recycler must
provide the amount, by weight, of dental amalgam waste and elemental mercury
collected and the collection date. Collection records must be maintained for
a minimum of three years.
Contact: Milton L. Lawney, Executive
Secretary. Email:
dentbd@mail.nysed.gov, Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 550, Fax: 518-473-6995,
Office of the Professions, State Education Building, 2nd floor, Albany, NY
12234
Dental Anesthesia Law
The
Dental Anesthesia
law was implemented (Chapter 615 of the Laws of 1999). The law requires
certification of dentists who use conscious or deep sedation or general
anesthesia, regardless of the route of administration. Effective January 1,
2001
Standards for the Management of
Elemental Mercury and Dental Amalgam Wastes
Effective May 12, 2006 - dental
practices are required to install amalgam separators to remove dental amalgam
particles from the wastewater.
separators must be certified
to ISO 11143 Standards. The separator must achieve a minimum of 99 percent
removal efficiency of dental amalgam by weight; 95 percent on separators
installed prior to 5/12/2006.
separators must be installed no
later than May 12, 2008
at dental facilities operating on 5/12/2006. New facilities must have
amalgam separators installed prior to the beginning of practice.
dental facilities where
dental amalgam is not placed or removed, including facilities where the
specialties of orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and oral and
maxillofacial surgery are exclusively performed, are exempt from the
requirements to install an amalgam separator.
ALL dental practices,
regardless of specialties, MUST recycle amalgam
dental offices must notify
their local sewer facility of the installation of a separator
waste stored in containers
must not exceed one year from date waste was initially placed and must be
recycled.
annual certification
from the collection service or recycler must provide the amount, by weight,
of dental amalgam waste and elemental mercury collected and the collection
date. Collection records must be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Jezreel International accepts
dental and medical supplies, food clothing etc. Shipped oversees. 518-438-4370
Dental Care International, Inc. accepts equipment or accessories, helps dental
schools in third world countries. Registered with the State Dept. Surcharge
will be added for shipping costs. Contact Lou de la Fuente 718-831-6162 or
Email: ldelafuente@nyc.rr.com
Climb For A Cause,
Daniel Bobrow, Executive Director (American Dental Company)
800-723-6523
A non-profit organization providing dental equipment both domestic and abroad.
Tax deductible. May be a charge for pickup.
Glens Falls Medical Missionary Foundation, PO Box 627, Glens Falls, NY
12801-0627
Contact Dr. Fred Phillips 518-584-3162
Email: ktbraico@aol.com
Web: www.gjmmf.org
Future Sessions:
Year
Third District
Annual Meeting
American Dental Association
NYSDA Board of Governors
2008
October 2 & 3
Albany Marriott
San Antonio
Oct. 16 – 19 Continuing
Ed. & Exhibits
Oct 17 - 21 House
of Delegates
June 5-8 Danfords on the Sound,
Port Jefferson,
(L.I.) ,NY
2009
September 24 & 25
Albany Marriott
Honolulu
Oct 1 – 4 Continuing Ed. & Exhibits
Oct 2–6 House of
Delegates:
May 28-31
Gideon Putnam, Saratoga Springs
2010
Global Dental Congress
co-sponsored by the American Dental
Association
and the Greater New York Dental Meeting
(AHA) recommended that patients with certain heart conditions take antibiotics
shortly before dental treatment. This was done with the belief that antibiotics
would prevent infective endocarditis (IE), previously referred to as bacterial
endocarditis. The AHA’s latest guidelines were published in its scientific
journal, Circulation, in April 2007 and there is good news:
