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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2026 Ninth District President

Dr. Bharat Joshi

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!

3 EASY WAYS TO PAY 1 ONLINE: nysdental.org/renew 2 MAIL: Return dues stub and payment 3 PHONE: 1-800-255-2100

NYSDAPAC

NYSDA’s fully owned and operated Political Action Committee. With your support, NYSDAPAC will strengthen our political influence and ensure your voice is heard statewide and beyond.

2026-2027 Member Benefits Guide Now Available

Take a look at the benefits, resources, savings, and opportunities included with your NYSDA membership. Plus, get a quick overview with our convenient At-A-Glance one-pager. Discover everything your membership has to offer!

Member Assistance Program (MAP)

Life comes with challenges—but your FREE, confidential Member Assistance Program (MAP) is here to help. Available to you, your household, and your staff, MAP offers one-on-one short-term counseling plus resources for mental health, stress management, financial wellness, and life coaching. Download the app today to get started.

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


USDOL Issues Employment Law Update

Apr 25, 2024

The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) has issued three new resources on employment law issues.  You can read about and access the new resources below.

Employers, Get the 411 on Disability Disclosure in the Workplace

A close-up of two people shaking hands across an office desktopTo create inclusive environments that promote trust and belonging, employers must understand the complexities surrounding their employees’ decisions to disclose their disability.  The new guide “411 on Disability Disclosure: Employer Edition” from the USDOL Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) offers employers insight into that decision-making process, the critical role employers play in fostering supportive cultures, and the ways in which employer-employee relationships can facilitate disclosure.

Now Streaming: Accommodating Employees with Cognitive and Neurological Disabilities

A close-up of scattered, colorful puzzle pieces, symbolizing neurodiversity, being gathered up by a pair of handsThe USDOL Job Accommodation Network’s (JAN) training Webcast “Accommodating Employees with Diverse Cognitive and Neurological Needs” is now available to stream.  For people with cognitive or neurological disabilities, including ADHD, mental health conditions, and brain injury, the accommodation process can help them perform their jobs effectively.  JAN’s Webcast covers topics such as medical documentation, confidentiality, job duties, and more.

Local and State Small Business Incentives for Disability Inclusion: Webinar

A person with Down syndrome working in a greenhouseDid you know that many local and state governments offer incentives, such as tax incentives and workplace accommodation cost reimbursements, to help small businesses hire and retain workers with disabilities?  Find out more on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. ET, by joining the USDOL Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) for the Webinar “Local and State Disability Inclusion Incentives and Resources for Small Businesses.”


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