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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2025 Ninth District President

Dr. Renuka Bijoor

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Member Assistance Program (MAP)

Life comes with challenges, but your new Member Assistance Program (MAP) is here to help. This free, confidential benefit is available to you and your household, offering resources and services to support mental health, reduce stress, and make life easier.

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, in Partnership with the New York State Dental Foundation (NYSDF), will be hosting an

Oral Health Screening Event 
with the Hudson Valley Renegades and
Sponsored by Henry Schein Cares Foundation

September 5, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 

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Don't Miss the 9th District Dental Association's General Meeting
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

The Westchester Manor
140 Saw Mill River Road
      Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
 

Register

Mahnaz Fatahzadeh, D.M.D., M.S.D.
Completed her Oral Medicine fellowship and MSD degree at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine where she holds a faculty appointment as a professor of Oral Medicine and as an attending at the University hospital. Dr. Fatahzadeh is a diplomat of American Board of Oral Medicine and director of pre and post-doctoral oral medicine training and Oral Mucosal Diseases Clinic at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.

"Orofacial Manifestations of Systemic Diseases"

Course Objectives

Oral cavity is readily accessible for inspection and a gateway for assessment of general health. In fact, many systemic conditions affecting organs far from the head and neck region could manifest in the orofacial region, sometimes prior to their diagnosis. Abnormalities detected in the orofacial region may also represent complications related to medical therapy or raise concerns about substance abuse. This program provides illustrative examples of orofacial findings associated with diagnosed or subjectively silent systemic disease, medical therapy and substance abuse. Relevant signs, symptoms, and diagnostics are reviewed and the potential role of oral health care providers in recognition, referral, follow-up and overall management is emphasized.

Meeting Exhibitors (so far):  (company names are links to their websites)

 After Hours Cleaning

Altfest Personal Wealth Management

BonaDent Dental Labs

DDSMatch

Epstein Practice Brokerage

Garfield Refining Company

General Refining

Komet

M&T Bank

MLMIC Insurance Company

Orion Dental Solutions

Singular Anesthesia Services


Latest News Around the Tripartite

Surgeon General Farewell Address

Jan 16, 2025

Per the notice below, the United States Surgeon General has issued his farewell address.

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Goodbye from the Surgeon General
As Dr. Vivek Murthy ends his term as the 21st U.S. Surgeon General, this video encapsulates the major public health issues he has prioritized—including mental health and loneliness—and worked to address with communities across the nation.
"My Parting Prescription for America"
As he closes his term, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy offers his "Parting Prescription for America" and insights into the core elements of fulfillment—relationships, purpose, and service.
The Surgeon General's New Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
In the Surgeon General's new advisory on " Alcohol and Cancer Risk," Dr. Murthy states the direct link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk for 7 cancers, including breast, colorectal, and liver.  Alcohol consumption is the 3rd lead preventable cause of cancer after tobacco and obesity.
Goodbye, House Calls!
In the final episode, Dr. Murthy and executive producer Ann Kim reflect on the journey of House Calls with the help of past guests and listeners from around the world.


All episodes can be found on SpotifyApple Podcasts, or at  SurgeonGeneral.gov/HouseCalls.
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Dr. Murthy invites his dear friends and shares his “Parting Prescription for America."
How one family finds connection in their shared mental health journey.
Our relationships are a source of healing and health.  Thank you for staying connected with the Office of the Surgeon General!


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