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.

HHS Secretary Issues Newsletter

Jan 9, 2025

The Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued his personal health care newsletter, which can be read below.

Photo of Secretary Becerra with text reading 'Secretary Spotlight'

Good afternoon.
This week, Secretary Becerra celebrated two groups that are working to advance public health for all Americans: the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service.

The Week in Review

Here's what the Secretary and HHS have been up to over the past week:

Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service

On the occasion of the 136th birthday of the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service, Secretary Becerra posted a video celebrating their incredible work since 1889.
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Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

Secretary Becerra thanked the commissioners of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders for their tireless work to strengthen the health of the American people.
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