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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2026 Ninth District President

Dr. Bharat Joshi

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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 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.

Member Assistance Program (MAP)

Life comes with challenges, but your new Member Assistance Program (MAP) is here to help. This FREE, CONFIDENTIAL benefit is available to you, your household, and your staff, offering resources and services to support mental health, reduce stress, and make life easier. Download the app today and 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 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 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.



Latest News Around the Tripartite

Medscape Issues Reports on Physician Salaries and Worst States for Practicing Medicine

Aug 7, 2024

Per the two notices below, Medscape has issued a report on the worst states in which to practice medicine and on the salaries of medical specialties.  While the reports do not deal with dentistry, the comparative references about physicians are of some interest.

Is your state an ideal place for a doctor to set up practice – or someplace to avoid?  Discover what sets states apart in Medscape’s latest slideshow.  Explore the 2024 rankings for the Best & Worst Places to Practice — the list might surprise you.
Best & Worst Places to Practice l 2024
With our updated 2024 Salary Explorer, you can easily find out how your earnings stack up against peers in your specialty, US physicians in general, doctors in your state - and more!  Stay informed and competitive with the latest salary data.
Medscape Salary Explorer

Latest News Around the Ninth

Feb 5, 2026


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