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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 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 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

 

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