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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 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 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

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

Record-Setting Events Expand Access to Underserved Children

Mar 5, 2025

Record-setting Give Kids A Smile events have resulted in vital access to oral health care for thousands of children in underserved communities across the state this February. Together with the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA), dental societies across the state host these free events annually as part of Children’s Dental Health Month.

Give Kids A Smile events provide oral hygiene and nutrition education to children. The events also feature onsite clinical exams with screenings, preventive and restorative treatments, with additional services available for children who display acute dental issues.

Record attendance at Give Kids A Smile events across the state included the following:

Nassau County Dental Society: 300-plus volunteers provided care to more than 1,500 students, ranging from kindergarten to second grade from 15 participating schools.

New York County Dental Society: More than 200 volunteers served over 1,000 students from 10 participating schools in East Harlem.

Western New York – Eighth District Dental Society: Together with the University at Buffalo, NYSDA’s Eighth District Dental Society in Western New York supported an event for 70 students at the Tuscarora Indian Reservation Elementary School.

“Give Kids A Smile events are important not only because of their wide-ranging impact, but because of the care and habits our members impart on the children who need it the most in underserved communities across our state,” said Prabha Krishnan, DDS, NYSDA President. “These events are critical to closing the gap in access to care and securing dental homes for children and their families. Teaching good oral health habits early and educating on the importance of preventative and routine care are essential to overall health.”

NYSDA looks forward to supporting the upcoming Give Kids A Smile events, hosted by the Suffolk County Dental Society and Ninth District Dental Association, on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley region of New York: