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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2025 Ninth District President

Dr. Renuka Bijoor

ADA Update: a new login experience

We’re updating how you log in to your NYSDA and ADA account.

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!

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

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. Download the app today and 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.



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

 


Latest News Around the Tripartite

HRSA Issues Regulatory Update

Feb 21, 2025

The United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has issued an update on its regulatory activities.  You can read the complete HRSA regulatory update, with links to additional resources, below.

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February 20, 2025

HRSA Announces Tom Engels Return as Administrator

Tom Engels headshot 2025HRSA welcomes Tom Engels as our Administrator!  Mr. Engels previously led the Agency from 2019 to 2021 and brings a wealth of experience, including his work on the White House’s COVID-19 task force and implementing the Provider Relief Fund.  He returns to HRSA from his recent role as Sergeant at Arms at the Wisconsin Senate.

American Heart Health Month

american heart health month logoIn 2024, HRSA-supported health centers treated:
  • nearly 3 million patients at risk for cardiovascular events using statin therapy and
  • more than 5 million patients for hypertension
These efforts are greatly reducing the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases.  Find your local health center at Findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov.

National Children’s Dental Health Month

mother and daughter brushing teethThis month, HRSA is highlighting the importance of good oral health for children and families.  To support parents, caregivers, and health care professionals, HRSA has resources and tips on oral health during pregnancy and how nutrition impacts oral health.  This National Children’s Dental Health Month, explore resources to learn about brushing, flossing, and the importance of regular dental visits for all children.  Learn more about oral health for young children.

Patient Information: Telehealth and Chronic Conditions

older adult male at computerMore than half of Americans have at least one chronic condition.  Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are examples of chronic conditions.  There are many benefits in using telehealth to treat these common health problems, such as:
  • Comfort and convenience
  • Access to specialists
  • Confidence and control
Learn more about how telehealth can help manage chronic health conditions and how to prepare for telehealth appointments.

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February

  • American Heart Month 
  • National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month 
  • National Children's Dental Health Month 
  • National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (2/24 - 3/2)

Funding Opportunities

 
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