Apr 2, 2026
Welcome to the Sixth District Dental Society
Our New Office Telephone Number is 607 238 4784
Welcome to the Sixth District Dental Society of the State of New York. If you would like to locate a dentist or specialist in your town or county, please use our Find A Dentist Search. If you are seeking information concerning dentistry, or a definition of a dental term, please use our Links section. Finally, click on Continuing Education to see if we are planning an upcoming event within the district !

The Sixth District Dental Society is a component of the New York State Dental Association, and a member organization of the American Dental Association. It includes the counties of Broome, Chenango, Chemung, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, and Tompkins.
The object of the Sixth District Dental Society of the State of New York shall be to improve the oral and dental health of the public and promote the art and science of dentistry and its collateral branches, while functioning as a non-profit organization.
Mar 30, 2026
If a plan denies a procedure as a noncovered service, why am I still required to accept the contracted PPO fee instead of my full fee?
Mar 26, 2026
Approximately 500 dentists and dental students gathered in Washington, D.C., for Lobby Day 2026.
Mar 26, 2026
A recent news report described financial challenges faced by patients who had prepaid for treatment before their dentist unexpectedly died.
Mar 25, 2026
The updated forms became available for purchase through the ADA Store on March 24.
Mar 25, 2026
Mar 24, 2026
ODC urged CMS to not prohibit adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit in the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters.
Mar 19, 2026
The ADA joined a coalition urging Congress to provide $310 million for tobacco prevention and cessation programs at the CDC.
Mar 17, 2026
In honor of Health Workforce Well-Being Day on March 18, the new course offers practical strategies and tools for dentists and their teams.
Mar 17, 2026
The conspiracy defrauded Medicaid of more than $30 million.
Mar 17, 2026
The ADA supports legislation reintroduced in the U.S. Senate that would extend federal support for oral health initiatives nationwide.
Mar 17, 2026
The ADA submitted comments in response to a request for information on diagnostic imaging interoperability standards and certification.
Mar 13, 2026
The ADA Forsyth Institute has won gold in the 22nd annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards.
Mar 12, 2026
ADA Member Advantage has endorsed Weave to provide its AI-powered patient communications and engagement platform to Association members.
Mar 12, 2026
The Scientific Session will focus on clear, actionable insights dentists can use to support their clinical decision-making.
Mar 12, 2026
The ADA is supporting new legislation aimed at ensuring that state dental insurance reform laws apply to self-funded dental plans.
Mar 10, 2026
The American Dental Association has named Nader A. Nadershahi, D.D.S., M.B.A., Ed.D., as its next executive director, effective March 23.
Mar 5, 2026
The ADA is urging the Education Department to adjust the implementation timeline for student loan changes that could affect dental students.
Mar 5, 2026
The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure is seeking nominees to serve on its committees this October.
Mar 2, 2026
The recommendations, published in JADA, are the first to be released as part of a living guideline on oral cancer detection.