Member Benefits

Inclusion of a member benefit offered by a business or other vendor does not constitute or imply an endorsement of that business, vendor or program by the Dutchess County Dental Society.  The Dutchess County Dental Society is not responsible for any promises made by or performance of any of our benefit providers. Benefits are offered as opportunities for our members, who must make their own assessment of the value of any benefit for themselves.

Continuing Education: The Dutchess County Dental Society has one of the finest CE programs of any local dental society. Our excellent General Membership Meeting CE programs are included in dues and there are no separate or additional fees. Major All-Day programs are outstanding and are provided at exceptionally affordable fees.

Web Site: Few local or Branch societies have a web site. The DCDS does and it is a great source of convenient, up-to-date information.

Bulletin: The Bulletin of the Dutchess County Dental Society is published and mailed to members monthly except July and August. The enhanced Bulletin is delivered by e-mail attachment directly to our members’ e-mail addresses.

Connection to the Greater World of Dentistry: The DCDS maintains constant contact with dental leadership at the District and state levels and participates in the decision-making that affects our members. Legislative actions are monitored and information brought to our members as necessary.

Health Insurance: Through several group insurance plans including MVP. For details about coverages, premiums and open enrollment periods please use the link at Contact Us.

Electronic Dental Insurance Claims: Tesia-PCI Corporation, a New York based direct cleaning house doing business for 15 years in Medicine has agreed to give DCDS members a discount of 25 cents per claim and some companies they clear are free. Fast attach and other functions are available. They integrate to all dental softwares. If interested, e-mail Member Benefits Chairman Dr.Mark Mason at < SirMase53@aol.com> and your request will be directed to the right connection to get you going.

 

Digital X-ray Sensors and Software.  Savings of $3,500 or more on Digital X-ray sensors and Software from one of the direct manufacters known as Sigma Biomedics and Apteryxware software. They are the manufacturers of XRAY VISION and VISION LITE Software. Companies such as SUNI, LIGHTYEAR, and others buy their sensors and software from them. They also bridge to all software by programs they write known as Name Grabber. See their web sites: <www.sigmabiomedics.com> and <www.apteryxware.com>.  If interested, e-mail Member Benefits Chairman Dr.Mark Mason at <SirMase53@aol.com> and your request will be directed to the right person to get you going.

DirectTV.   iSatellite Co. has arranged a great bargin for DCDS members. Get 4-6 rooms for free plus DVR-Tivo. $50 rebates, free 3-Months of HBO and Cinamax stations. Great deal!!! Far better than cable. If interested call 1-800-374-9964 Promo Code 1311

 

Cornerstone Telephone Company.   Verizon service at wholesale rates for local calls, regional calls and long distance. Substantial savings on Verizon Network phone service. Cornerstone provides 800 number and personalized customer service 24/7. All new installation and repairs provided by qualified Verizon employees. Transition to Cornerstone is fast and seamless. Cornerstone provides your monthly bill. For a free evaluation please fax your latest monthly telephone bill to 845-559-0095. For additional information or to arrange a meeting please call Christopher Rigothi 845-242-9149, or send e-mail to <crigothi@cornerstonetelephone.com>.

Disability, Accident and Cancer Insurance.  Mark Klein Insurance Advisory Services is offering Disability, Accident and Cancer Insurance coverage programs with highly competitive premiums and coverage for Dutchess County Dental Society members and their families.  Complete information, including premiums, is available by calling the Mark Klein Agency at 845-896-4803.

Group Insurance Discounts. The Kallman Insurance Agency is offering special group insurance discounts to the members and employees of the Dutchess County Dental Society for home or auto insurance. To find out more about this member benefit, call Kallman Insurance at 845-454-2493, extension 100, or e-mail <kjordan@kallmaninsurance.com>.

Amalgam Separators.  Information about simple, inexpensive amalgam separators, as required for most NYS dental offices by May 12, 2008, is available at <http://theamalgamcollector.com> or by calling 800-816-4995. They offer significant savings over other separator installations and relatively easy, inexpensive maintenance.

Collection Agency:  As a leading collection company, Eastern Account System will provide you with a customized collection program that best meets your office's needs. With over a quarter of a century history of successful collection and cost control, they work with companies in the medical field, cable and entertainment, and other major industries.  They will develop a comprehensive program for you designed to turn uncollected payments into hard dollars.  Their special discounted rate is 25% for DCDS members. The Representative for the DCDS is Matthew Schuster at 800-750-6343 Ext 218.  More information is available at <https://www.easternaccounts.com>.