NCQA Issues Quality Matters Newsletter
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has issued its Quality Matters newsletter, which can be read below.
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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY
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.
Latest News Around the Tripartite
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
Continuing Education Club of Westchester
Who should be included in the "team" to help in achieving the safe, office-based practice? Pre-Op evaluation; Intra-op support; Post-op recovery; Post-op follow-up (the next day). Several examples of cases with undesirable outcomes will be shared to explore the safety features of the anesthesia/surgery management in offices.
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NY-9DDS-Webinar: "3D Printing in Dentistry"
A review of 3D Printing and its applications in various disciplines of dentistry.
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Scarsdale Dental Society
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?"
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”
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!
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
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"
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"
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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