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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 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


AHRQ Holding Webinar on Health Care Provider Burnout

Oct 28, 2024

Per the notice below, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is holding a free Webinar on health care provider burnout.

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Register Now for the National Action Alliance’s November 12 Webinar “Addressing Healthcare Workforce Burnout”

Burnout among healthcare staff is at a critical level, making the need for effective solutions more urgent than ever.  Join us on November 12, 12:00-1:00 PM ET, for session 2 of our Webinar series on workforce safety and well-being with Dr. Colin P. West, MD, PhD, FACP, Professor of Medicine in the Department of Biostatistics and Medical Education at the Mayo Clinic, as he dives into strategies for reducing staff burnout.  Dr. West will explore the key drivers of well-being and distress within organizations, sharing evidence-informed interventions to address these challenges.  He will discuss how these approaches can ultimately enhance patient safety and quality for all.  He’ll also share real-life stories that highlight the worker experience and the positive impact of these interventions on burnout.  Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn practical insights for improving healthcare workforce well-being in your organization.  Don’t forget to visit the National Action Alliance website to find more information about previous and future Webinars, access tools and resources for advancing patient and workforce safety, and sign up for the National Action Alliance newsletter.

Around the Ninth District

Northern Westchester Dental Study Club

The Ninth District Dental Association is an ADA CERP-recognized provider approved by the New York State Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by Boards of Dentistry. The Ninth District Dental Association designates this activity for _2.5_ Mandatory Continuing Education Credits. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the commission for continuing education provider recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org. Dr. Shin has no financial relationships relevant to this presentation to disclose.
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Dutchess County Dental Society

The Ninth District Dental Association is an ADA CERP-recognized provider approved by the New York State Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by Boards of Dentistry. The Ninth District Dental Association designates this activity for _2.5_ Mandatory Continuing Education Credits. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the commission for continuing education provider recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org. Dr. Bonavoglia has no financial relationships relevant to this presentation to disclose.
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General Meeting - September 23, 2026

The Ninth District Dental Association is an ADA CERP-recognized provider approved by the New York State Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by Boards of Dentistry. The Ninth District Dental Association designates this activity for 7 Mandatory Continuing Education Credits. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the commission for continuing education provider recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org. Dr. Malek has no financial relationships relevant to this presentation to disclose.
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Westchester & Greenwich Interdisciplinary Study Group

The Ninth District Dental Association is an ADA CERP-recognized provider approved by the New York State Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by Boards of Dentistry. The Ninth District Dental Association designates this activity for _2.5_ Mandatory Continuing Education Credits. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the commission for continuing education provider recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org. Mr. Rusinowski has no financial relationships relevant to this presentation to disclose.
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Live Webinar: "Demystifying Dental Benefits"

The Ninth District Dental Association is an ADA CERP-recognized provider approved by the New York State Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by Boards of Dentistry. The Ninth District Dental Association designates this activity for 2 Continuing Education Credits. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the commission for continuing education provider recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org. Dr. Patel has no financial relationships relevant to this presentation to disclose.
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