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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.



Have Fun Bowling and Socializing with Other New Dentists!

Don't Forget to Register!!  OPEN TO ALL NEW DENTISTS!

 

Second Annual New Dentist Bowling Event!

Monday, April 7th 6:30-8:30pm 

BOWLERO WHITE PLAINS
47 Tarrytown Road
White Plains, NY 10607

 

A FREE fun event, enjoy laughs bowling and food and drinks!  Come mingle and meet other 9th District New Dentists!
Please spread the word to other new dentists. 
     

CO-SPONSORED BY

Bota Consulting Group
MLMIC Insurance Company


To Register please email or call HQ 914-747-1199.
We Hope to See You There!!
Lana Hashim, DDS
Chair, New Dentist Committee


Renuka Bijoor, DDS
President
 

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FDA Issues Safety Alert on Inhaling Nitrous Oxide Products

Mar 14, 2025

Per the notice below, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety alert not to inhale nitrous oxide products.

MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program

TOPIC: FDA Advises Consumers Not to Inhale Nitrous Oxide Products.  Due to Potential for Severe Adverse Events if Used for Recreational/Non-Food Purposes

AUDIENCE: Consumer, Health Professional, Pulmonology

ISSUE: FDA advises consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide products from any size canisters, tanks, or chargers.  These products are marketed as both unflavored and flavored nitrous oxide canisters and are sold as a food processing propellant for whipped cream and culinary food use.  Intentional misuse or inhalation of contents can lead to serious adverse health events, including death.  These products are being sold online and at retailers, including, but not limited to: Amazon.com, Ebay, Walmart, and at smoke/vape shops and gas stations.  For more information about this alert, click on the red button "Read Alert" below.

BACKGROUND:

  • Inhaling nitrous oxide can result in a range of symptoms and serious health problems, from abnormal blood counts, asphyxiation, blood clots, frostbite, headache, impaired bowel and bladder function, lightheadedness, limb weakness, loss of consciousness, numbness, palpitations, paralysis, psychiatric disturbances (delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, depression), tingling, trouble walking, vitamin B12 deficiency, and in some cases, death.
  • For some individuals who regularly inhale nitrous oxide, this habit can lead to prolonged neurological effects, including spinal cord or brain damage, even after stopping use.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • The FDA advises consumers to not misuse or inhale nitrous oxide products.  These products can result in serious adverse health effects, including death, when inhaled.
  • Contact your health care providers if you have recently used these products and are concerned about your health.
Health care professionals and consumers are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
  • Complete and submit the report online.
  • Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.
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