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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.

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

9th District Social Event
Celebrating Frills & Drills

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

6:30-9:00 pm

ST. ANDREWS GOLF CLUB
10 Old Jackson Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706

There will be a buffet, passed hors d'oeuvres, beer & wine, a cash bar, vendors, and lots of fun FOR ALL MEMBERS!

And a Keynote Lecture: Leadership, High Performance & Mindset Mastery for the Female Clinician.
In this transformative session, Allison Lacoursiere explores the integration of feminine and masculine energies in leadership, revealing how balancing these forces unlocks extraordinary performance and sustainable success. Through an engaging examination of neuroscience-based communication techniques and actionable insights into personal leadership, participants will learn to harness their unique strengths, elevate their professional presence, and master the mindset needed to thrive both clinically and personally.

Ms. Allison Lacoursiere is a certified, professional coach, high-performance expert, and transformational speaker dedicated to empowering clinicians and leaders. With a dynamic blend of neuroscience-backed strategies, feminine and masculine energy principles, and powerful communication frameworks, Allison guides dental professionals toward unprecedented personal and professional growth.

Co-Sponsors

Bank of America, Practice Solutions

Danziger & Markhoff LLP*

DDSMatch

MLMIC Insurance Company*

We hope to see you there!

Renuka Bijoor, D.D.S., M.P.H.
President & Chair, Frills & Drills Subcommittee

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NYSDOH Issues VBP Technical Specifications Manual

Feb 11, 2025

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) 2024 Value Based Payment (VBP) Reporting Requirements Technical Specifications Manual is now available on the NYSDOH 2024 Value Based Payment Reporting Requirements web page. The purpose of this document is to make stakeholders aware of the quality measure reporting requirements for Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) participating in the NYS Medicaid VBP program. The 2024 VBP Reporting Requirements refer to data for Measurement Year 2024 (MY2024). In addition to the 2024 VBP Technical Specifications manual, the 2024 NYS PCMH reporting materials and VBP Attribution Layout Data Dictionary can be found at https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/vbp/index.htm, under the VBP Quality Measures and MY2024 VBP Reporting Requirements Technical Specifications Manual *NEW* tabs. All questions regarding VBP reporting requirements should be sent to the NYSDOH Office of Health Services, Quality, and Analytics (OHSQA) at: ohsqavbp@health.ny.gov.

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Around the Ninth District

Board of Governors Meeting

May 06, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Suburban Dental Society

May 07, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Course Objective #1 - 3 MCE Credits

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Webinar: "Never Sell Dentistry Again! Improve Your Case Presentation and Treatment Acceptance"

May 08, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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General Meeting - May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

In-Office Digital Dentistry: Disrupting the Status Quo? Instructor: Arthur Volker, D.D.S.

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Putnam County Dental Society

May 15, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Panel discussion about finance, loan trends, practice sales, and project loans for investing in getting an office remodel/update or accommodating for practice growth. Review features that buyers look for.

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