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2026 Ninth District President

Dr. Bharat Joshi

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Welcome to the Ninth District Dental Association

The Ninth District Dental Society was formed in 1909 and renamed to the Ninth District Dental Association in 2002. We have a membership of over 1200 dentists in 5 counties: Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange and Putnam.

In its quest to serve both the public and the profession, the Ninth District embodies the highest ideals.

The mission of the 9th District Dental Association is to serve and support its members and the public by improving the oral health of our community through Advocacy, Continuing Education and Camaraderie.


The 9th Board approved creating a High School Career Day video to promote the dental field as a whole! Here's the link: 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kk10wFBk5MXT4CeitvzzCSXKPrVFzz73/view?usp=drive_link

 

Please share it with any Principal or Guidance Counselor you may have a relationship with!

Come join your colleagues! 

New Dentist Reception
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Captain Lawrence Brewery
444 Saw Mill River Rd
Elmsford, NY  10523
914-741-2337

To register, email:
stephan@ninthdistrict.org

Or call 914-747-1199

Co-Sponsors (names are links to their website)

DDSMatch
MLMIC Insurance Company
Singular Anesthesia Services
Southridge Technology


Henry Schein One Incorporates New Strategies for Secure Claims Processing

Feb 29, 2024

From Henry Schein Website:

 
 
 

Henry Schein One has transitioned to a new claims processing clearinghouse to ensure its customers’ systems remain secure.

Dental software solutions group, Henry Schein One, has responded to the recent Change Healthcare cyber incident by implementing alternative strategies for processing insurance claims, ensuring minimal disruption for its customers. This incident, impacting a leading claims clearinghouse, Change Healthcare, prompted a temporary suspension of claims feeds across medical and dental practices in the United States, including those facilitated by Henry Schein One.

Despite the challenges, Henry Schein One took proactive measures within 48 hours of learning about the incident. The company transitioned claims processing to a new clearinghouse, safeguarding its systems from compromise. It is essential to note that none of Henry Schein One's internal systems were affected by the cyber incident, per a press release from Henry Schein One.

Christine King, Executive Co-Chair of the Henry Schein One Board of Directors, expressed the company's commitment to its customers, recognizing the dedication they invest in their practices. King stated in the press release, "In the face of recent challenges, our team has risen to the occasion to help our customers and support a smooth claims transition, while keeping our customers' needs at the forefront. This is the true essence of teamwork, and I couldn't be more pleased by their unwavering commitment."

Understanding the potential impact on its customers, Henry Schein One took preemptive steps to minimize inconvenience. The company offered financial assistance by providing a short-term credit line to practices facing temporary financial strain, acknowledging the significance of uninterrupted cash flow. Additionally, the Henry Schein One team introduced value-added services such as complimentary email and text-based patient statements through the Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend platforms.

To ensure continued support, the company established a dedicated helpline (888-647-2547) for processing assistance related to the incident. The team at Henry Schein One remains dedicated to prioritizing its customers, providing ongoing information, and offering assistance throughout this challenging time, per the press release.


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