Publications & Resources

The Value of Organized Dentistry: A Message from NYSDA President Dr. James Galati

Membership in organized dentistry connects individual dentists to their larger dental community — across the country, throughout New York State and within local dental societies. In this letter, NYSDA President Dr. James Galati details the many benefits of participating in organized dentistry.

Four Foolproof Ways To Network In Dentistry

For dentists, networking provides opportunities to learn, grow your practice and develop relationships, so it’s important to know how to do so in a professional setting. Here are four ways to start networking ASAP!

Five Reasons Networking is Valuable in Dentistry

While it may not always take priority as your dental career progresses, networking in dentistry provides value to you and your practice, no matter the career stage. Networking can ease and expedite a dental career at every step of the way. It’s important for dentists to realize just how impactful networking can be.

MLMIC Mourns the Loss of NYSDA Executive Director Dr. Mark Feldman

It was with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our colleague, Dr. Mark Feldman, after a long illness. For many years, Dr. Feldman led the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) as its executive director. He also served on the MLMIC Board of Directors. His colleagues remember him as a man of unfailing grace and charm who believed passionately in MLMIC’s mission.

Breathing New Life Into Organized Dentistry by Dr. Kevin Hanley

In this editorial from March 2015, Dr. Kevin J. Hanley writes that if leaders of dental organizations don’t come up with creative ways to attract the new generation of dentists, organized dentistry may be a thing of the past. This article is reprinted with permission from The New York State Dental Journal.

Due to COVID-19, ADA Recommends Dentists Postpone Elective Procedures

Out of concern for the health of patients and staff, the American Dental Association (ADA) is recommending that dentists postpone elective procedures for the next three weeks.

Ninth District Dental Association Endorses MLMIC!

Ninth District — which covers Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties — has endorsed MLMIC exclusively.