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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.



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

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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