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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 Two Employment Law Resources

Jul 25, 2024

The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) has issued two new employment law resources that can be read and accessed below.

The Low Cost and High Impact of Accommodating Employees: Small Business Webinar

A person using sign language. Text reads: “ Small Business Series: The Low Cost and High Impact of Accommodating Employees.Workplace accommodations are often easier to provide and cost less than employers think.  In fact, 56% of accommodations cost nothing at all!  Join our Webinar on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. ET, to learn about the interactive process of providing accommodations, resources available to help small businesses, examples of low- or no-cost accommodations, success stories, and more.  The Webinar, “The Low Cost and High Impact of Accommodating Employees,” is the third in our Small Business series, hosted by the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN).

ADA@34: Looking at Access Through a Wider Lens

A graphic image with blue background and dark orange and light orange circles.The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed 34 years ago and has since spurred significant progress for disability inclusion across the country—except in the workplace.  While employment of disabled people has risen to an all-time high, a stubborn gap persists between employment rates for people with disabilities and their nondisabled peers.  How to close it?  By widening our lens to access—not only to good jobs, but also to technology, mental health support, and high expectations.  Read more on the U.S. Department of Labor blog.


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