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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2025 Ninth District President

Dr. Renuka Bijoor

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

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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

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

 


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VA Recruiting Dentists

Jun 26, 2025

Per the notice below, the United States Veterans Administration (VA) is recruiting dentists to work for the VA.

Brighten a Veteran’s Smile with a VA Dentist Career

Improve a Veteran’s overall health with dental care.

Appears In VA Careers

Did you know approximately 806,000 Veterans received dental care at a VA facility last fiscal year?  From routine care to advanced procedures, VA dentists provide essential dental services that support not only the oral health, but also the overall well-being of those who so bravely served.  Keep reading to learn more about the impact you’ll have as a VA dentist.

Dental care on a mission

As a VA dentist, you’ll care for a unique patient population, delivering comprehensive dental services in an environment built on respect, teamwork and clinical excellence.  Whether you’re working in general dentistry, prosthodontics, oral surgery or another specialty, your expertise directly impacts the quality of life for Veterans across the country.

Innovative oral care

Health care teams across VA are leveraging cutting-edge tools and best practices to make care more personalized and effective, and this includes dentistry.  VA dentists use the latest dental procedures and pain control techniques to better serve our Veterans.  Located throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Philippines, VA dentists provide dental care in state-of-the-art clinics where hygiene is the utmost priority.

Work at VA

Are you ready to make a difference, one smile at a time?  Read more at VA Careers to learn how to combine your clinical skills, compassion and commitment into a career that’s All About Veterans.

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