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2026 Ninth District President

Dr. Bharat Joshi

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2026 Member Benefits Guide

Explore Your Member Benefits — The 2026 Member Benefits Guide is now available! See everything NYSDA offers and get a quick overview with our At-A-Glance one-pager.

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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 1500 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 9^th 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.

Latest News Around the Tripartite

AHRQ Issues Implementation Guide for the Digital Healthcare Equity Framework

Apr 25, 2024

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a guide on how to implement the Digital Healthcare Equity Framework.

A Practical Guide for Implementing the Digital Healthcare Equity Framework

Use of digital healthcare technologies – for clinicians and patients – is growing. To ensure these solutions benefit all patient groups, creators and users must be intentional about equity. To address this, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) developed evidence- and consensus-based resources to help organizations intentionally consider equity in the development and use of digital healthcare technologies and solutions. The Practical Implementation Guide provides digital healthcare developers and vendors, healthcare systems, clinical providers, and payers an interactive checklist of steps and real-world examples for how to advance equity across all phases of the Digital Healthcare Lifecycle. Regardless of the size of an organization or the complexity of the solution this expert Guide can help. If you are interested in learning more about these resources, including the Evidence- and Consensus-Based Digital Healthcare Equity Framework which included an environmental scan, engagement of the technical expert panel (TEP), and reviews by internal and external advisors, visit the AHRQ Digital Healthcare Equity Framework project profile.

Access the guide

AHRQ Digital Healthcare Research Program’s mission is to produce and disseminate evidence about how the evolving digital healthcare ecosystem can best advance the quality, safety, and effectiveness of healthcare for patients and their families.

Website: https://digital.ahrq.gov/
Grant Funding Opportunities: https://digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-digital-healthcare-research-funding-opportunities
Contact: DigitalHealthcareResearch@ahrq.hhs.gov

Latest News Around the Ninth

Feb 5, 2026

Open applications for elected office have begun

The Nominating Committee will be meeting June 24, 2026 to select nominees to fill open seats on the Ninth’s Executive Committee and the Board of Governors, as well as, open positions for the ADA and NYSDA House of Delegates for 2027.

Around the Ninth District

Scarsdale Dental Society

February 26, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This comprehensive course is designed for clinicians seeking to deepen expertise in managing patients, including those with complex systemic disease, head, and neck cancer histories, and those receiving antiresorptive or antiangiogenic therapies.

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NY-9DDS-Webinar: "Who Says You Can't Save Those Teeth?"

February 26, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This course will cover: How teeth with no clinical crowns can easily be saved without posts, buildups, fancy orthodontics or extensive crown lengthening. Why saving many teeth deemed "hopeless" is often superior to placing implants.

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NY-9DDS - Web & In-Person – 2603 “Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation with Defibrillator”

March 03, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

New York State requires all dentists to maintain CPR certification. This course offers a 2-Year Certification.

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Golf Simulator New Dentist Event!

March 09, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Whether you’re a golf pro or have never picked up a club, this is the perfect chance to relax, make new connections, and enjoy a laid-back evening with fellow dentists in the Ninth District.

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Westchester South Dental Society

March 10, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

An overview of modern concepts and techniques in implant emergence profile design and implant restorations with a focus on esthetics, soft tissue health, and predictable clinical outcomes.

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NY-9DDS-Webinar: "Evaluating Third Molars"

March 10, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Objectives: 1. To clinically and radiographically evaluate third molars 2. To determine the level of risk associated with extracting or leaving third molars. 3. To become fluent in communicating with the patient and specialist when dealing with third molars.

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NY-9DDS: In-Person/On-Site: "Hands-On Course on Effective, Non-Surgical Scaling"

March 12, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The course will be given in Dr. Sternberg’s office setting where all the technology and equipment are available and will be demonstrated during the scaling procedures performed by the participants. *A recording of the 10-30-25 course is available and should be viewed before attending this follow-up.

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