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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 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.



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FDA Issues Safety Alert on Use of Antibacterial Soaps

Aug 14, 2024

Per the notice below, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety alert on using antibacterial soaps.

A person washing their hands in a kitchen sink
When you buy soaps and body washes, do you reach for products labeled “antibacterial” hoping they’ll keep your family safer?  Do you think those products will lower your risk of getting sick, spreading germs or being infected?  According to the FDA, there isn’t evidence to show that over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water.  In fact, some data suggest that antibacterial ingredients could do more harm than good over the long-term.

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