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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.



Latest News Around the Tripartite

New York State Board for Dentistry Issues October 18, 2024, Meeting Agenda and May 2024 Meeting Minutes

Oct 12, 2024

The New York State Board for Dentistry has issued its October 18, 2024, meeting agenda and the minutes from its May 31, 2024, meeting, which can both be accessed below.

State Board Meetings for Dentistry

Friday, October 18

Eastman Institute for Oral Health
University of Rochester Medical Center
Jay Stein Board Room, 2nd Floor of the Medical Center
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620

  • Tour of Eastman Institute for Oral Health- Dr. Eli Eliav
  • Welcome & Introductions
  • Report of the Chairperson
  • Report of the Vice Chairperson
  • Report of the Executive Secretary
  • Approval of May 31, 2024 Minutes
  • Committee Reports
    • Web page (Dr. McEntee, Chair)
    • Legislative Review (Chair)
    • Scope of Practice (Ms. Carhart, Chair)
    • Corporate Practice (Chair)
    • Anesthesia (Dr. Kosinski, Chair)
    • Practical Review of Dental Regulations (Dr. Haberman, Chair)
    • Licensure (Dr. Chu, Chair)
    • Dental Assistant Laws, Rules & Reg’s (Ms. Carhart, Chair)
    • Tele-dentistry (Dr. Salgado-Parilla, Chair)
    • Special Needs Dentistry (Dr. Chu, Chair)
    • AADB (Dr. Cassata, Chair)
    • ADEX and CDCA/WREB/CITA (Mr. Dixon, Chair)
    • Wellness (Dr. Cassata, Chair)
  •  Old Business
    •  Collaborative Practice/RDH-CP
    •  Compact Update
    •  DIY Orthodontics
    •  Patient Shielding Practice Alert
  •  New Business
    • Discussion about Accepting DLOSCE or DHLOSCE Exams for licensure
    • Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
  • Future Meeting Date & Location –
  • Executive Session – Discipline (Dr. Cassata)
  • Adjourn

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