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Coverage Groups: Don’t be Caught Dead Without One
Life insurance, disability insurance, office overhead insurance, employment practice liability, malpractice insurance. Add one more thing to your list of insurances: membership in a cross-coverage group. Eric J. Ploumis, D.M.D., J.D. Email Dentists, by nature, are...
Navigating Legal and Ethical Challenges in AI-Generated Images Used for Orthodontic Marketing
Leon Klempner, DDS, CEO of People + Practice In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the integration of AI-generated images in orthodontic marketing demands careful consideration of ethical standards and legal implications. As generative AI...
Letter from the President 2023/24
Happy Fall, fellow members! The Fall Season brings with it an exhilarating and titillating time of year. School starts and that “butterflies in the stomach” feeling begins, with new programs and fresh, wondering minds. What an exciting time of the year! As an...
NYSSO Annual Board Meets in Montreal
NYSSO Board Meeting Update October 20, 2023 Dr. Michael Malsch Legislative Update: The legislative committee is diligently working on behalf of our membership, to improve the labor shortage and the hurdles to licensure for dental assistants. They have provided...
2023 Rave in the Cave Invades Brooklyn
2023 Rave in the Cave Invades Brooklyn The 2023 Rave in the Cave welcomed orthodontic residents in NYC area training programs to The Wandering Barman in Brooklyn, hosted by NYSSO with sponsorship from D4C Dental Brands, NuSmile and Doctor Disability Specialists....
Want to Grow Your Practice During A Recession? Here are Five Ways To Thrive!
Despite the headwinds of the economy, there has never been a better time to be an orthodontist. You read that right. Even though the economic forecast is dour, the tools and technology available right now to every single orthodontic practice - no matter how big or how...
The Statute of Limitations for Dental Malpractice in New York State
Every New York orthodontist should be aware of the statute of limitations for dental malpractice in the State. A statute of limitations is a law passed by the legislature that sets a time limit on when a claim may be brought. Once the statute of limitations has...
NYSSO Hosts Its Spring Board Meeting
The Board of Directors of the New York State Society of Orthodontists (NYSSO) met virtually on March 2, 2023 to review and plan member programs and activities for 2023. The following report summarizes the discussions and action items from this meeting. NYSSO sponsored...
NYSSO Proposal Broadens Pathway to Dental Assistant Licensure
The leadership of the New York State Society of Orthodontists has been working tirelessly to address the existing shortage of licensed dental assistants in our state. Although this is a nationwide problem, the problem is particularly severe in NY state. The ratio of...
Letter from the President – July 2023
Message From the President Greetings members of NYSSO! Summer season brings with it a sense of rejuvenation and opportunity. It is a time when we reflect on our accomplishments, recharge our energies, and set new goals for the future. I am incredibly proud of the...