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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2026 Ninth District President

Dr. Bharat Joshi

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3 EASY WAYS TO PAY 1 ONLINE: nysdental.org/renew 2 MAIL: Return dues stub and payment 3 PHONE: 1-800-255-2100

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NYSDA’s fully owned and operated Political Action Committee. With your support, NYSDAPAC will strengthen our political influence and ensure your voice is heard statewide and beyond.

2026 Member Benefits Guide

Explore Your Member Benefits — The 2026 Member Benefits Guide is now available! See everything NYSDA offers and get a quick overview with our At-A-Glance one-pager.

Member Assistance Program (MAP)

Life comes with challenges—but your FREE, confidential Member Assistance Program (MAP) is here to help. Available to you, your household, and your staff, MAP offers one-on-one short-term counseling plus resources for mental health, stress management, financial wellness, and life coaching. Download the app today to get started.

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.



Come join your colleagues!

Don't forget to Register!! OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS!

9th District Social

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

ST. ANDREW'S GOLF CLUB
10 Old Jackson Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY  10706

There will be a buffet, passed hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, vendors and lots of fun FOR ALL MEMBERS!

Register

CO-SPONSORS (COMPANY NAMES ARE LINKS)

Altfest Personal Wealth Management
Bank of America, Practice Solutions
Singular Anesthesia Services

We Hope to See You There!!

Renuka Bijoor, D.D.S., M.P.H.

Bharat Joshi, D.D.S.
President

FDA Issues Breakthrough Devices Program Update

Nov 7, 2024

Per the notice below, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an update on its breakthrough devices program.

FDA Updates Breakthrough Devices Program Metrics and Marketing Authorizations List

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated our Breakthrough Device designations data as well as the number of breakthrough devices that have received marketing authorizations.  From the launch of the Breakthrough Devices Program through September 30, 2024, the FDA has:

  • granted 1,041 devices Breakthrough Device designation.
    • 1,029 from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
    • 12 from the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)
  • authorized 128 Breakthrough Devices for marketing.

The Breakthrough Devices Program is intended to provide patients and health care providers with timely access to certain medical devices by speeding up development, assessment, and review for premarket approval, 510(k) clearance, and De Novo marketing authorization.  Through the program, manufacturers can interact with the FDA’s experts to receive feedback on device development, receive help navigating the path to the FDA’s marketing authorization, and obtain prioritized review on regulatory submissions.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Breakthrough Devices Program, contact BreakthroughDevicesProgram@fda.hhs.gov.

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