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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2025 Ninth District President

Dr. Renuka Bijoor

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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 9^th 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 Ninth District Dental Association

New Dentist Reception

Come Join Your New Dentist Colleagues!

Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Vida Restaurant
14 Marble Avenue
Thornwood, NY 10594

There will be passed hors d'oeuvres, beer & wine, vendors, and lots of fun FOR ALL NEW DENTISTS, Residents,
and D4 Dental Students!

Meet local new dentists whoa are also starting their career in dentistry! Learn how other new dentists and established dentists navigated their first steps after dental school and residency!

There will be dentists in all Specialties, as well as General Practitioners. Ninth District Dental Association Leaders will be present.

Register for the November 20th New Dentist Reception!

We will have established co-sponsors to assist all New Dentists with anything practice related!

Co-Sponsors (names are links to website)

Altfest Personal Wealth Management

DDSMatch

Danziger & Markhoff LLP

MLMIC Insurance Co.

We Hope to See You There!!

Lana Hashim, DDS
Chair, New Dentist Committee

Renuka Bijoor, DDS, MPH
President

Latest News Around the Tripartite

HHS Issues Latest Health Care Press Releases

Oct 28, 2024

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued its latest press releases on health care topics, which you can read and access below.

Affordability and Choice Anchor Biden-Harris Administration’s Launch of Window-shopping for 12th HealthCare.gov Marketplace Open Enrollment

October 25, 2024

Building on the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic efforts to make high-quality, affordable health care coverage accessible for all Americans, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today launched window-shopping for millions of consumers to preview health coverage options available through the 2025 Open Enrollment Period for the HealthCare.gov Marketplaces.

Read the full press release →

Statement from Secretary Xavier Becerra on IV Fluid Increase

October 24, 2024

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement in response to new fluid supply increases from Baxter, Inc.

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Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act Saves Medicare Enrollees Nearly $1 Billion in Just the First Half of 2024

October 22, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), released new data showing that nearly 1.5 million people with Medicare Part D saved nearly $1 billion in out-of-pocket prescription drugs costs in the first half of 2024 because of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act.

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Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Expanding Coverage of Birth Control and Other Preventive Services

October 21, 2024

The Biden-Harris Administration, through the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and of the Treasury (together, the Departments), proposed new rules that would continue building upon the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by expanding coverage of recommended preventive health services.

Read the full press release →

Marketplace Open Enrollment Begins This Week

Marketplace Open Enrollment starts this Friday, November 1st! You can preview your coverage options and see estimated prices on 2025 health plans. Preview your coverage options now →

Have a Safe and Fun Halloween

From fun costumes to bags of candy, make sure you and your loved ones have a safe Halloween this year! Some tips for staying safe include:

Choosing costumes that are bright or adding a strip of reflective tape to make them easily seen in the dark.
Wearing makeup and hats rather than masks that could obscure vision.
Not eating candy until it has been inspected at home.
Removing any choking hazards from the Halloween bags of young children.

Learn more safety tips before you start trick-or-treating this Halloween →

Latest News Around the Ninth

Around the Ninth District

ADA Annual Session - House of Delegates

October 25, 2025 - October 28, 20259:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Westchester South Dental Society

October 28, 20256:00 PM - 9:00 PM

How to restore difficult anterior restorations.

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NY-9DDS-Webinar: Decoding Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management Made Easy

October 28, 20257:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The course will cover current best practices for diagnosis, treatment planning and educating parents.

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NY-9DDS – Webinar: "Effective, Non-Surgical Treatment of Periodontal Disease for Dentists and Hygienists"

October 30, 20257:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The opportunity will be available for those who attend the course to observe the use of the perioscope in a clinical environment.

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Board of Governors Meeting

November 04, 20256:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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NY-9DDS - Web & In-Person – “Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation with Defibrillator”

November 05, 20256:00 PM - 8:00 PM

New York State requires all dentists to maintain CPR certification. This course offers a 2-Year Certification.

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Southern Westchester Dental Forum

November 05, 20256:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Review all relevant and cutting-edge applications for technology and 3D printing in the dental office.

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Webinar: "Self Defense for Dental Practices: Preventing and Surviving a Cyberattack While Maintaining HIPAA Compliance"

November 06, 20257:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Industry experts say that it’s not a matter of IF you will be attacked but rather WHEN. In fact, the ADA has sent a number of warnings alerting of credible cybersecurity threats to dental practices, healthcare professionals, student loan borrowers and so many more. Is your practice susceptible? Don’t miss this webinar offered by Southridge Technology!

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