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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

NCQA Issues Quality Matters Newsletter

Jul 24, 2025

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has issued its Quality Matters newsletter, which can be read below.

CQL and FHIR®: Myths, Misunderstandings and More
We distinguish fact from fiction regarding Clinical Quality Language and Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources.
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What It Takes to Scale Value-Based Care
Susan Dentzer, CEO of America's Physician Groups, outlines the skills, systems, and mindset key for change.
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A New Look for HEDIS®: Coming August 1
We’re updating HEDIS Volume 2 specifications to align with the digital quality transition.
Learn More
The Importance of Data Quality for HEDIS
NCQA is exploring the potential for automated data quality assessments.
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How to Access HEDIS National Averages
The State of Health Care Quality report is updated and available on our website.
Learn More
Heads Up: Public Comment Opens Soon

NCQA is planning a public comment period in early August.

We’ll be seeking input on:
· Physician and Hospital Quality Certification (PHQ)
· Health Equity Accreditation (HEA) and aligned updates in the following programs:
o Health Plan Accreditation (HPA)
o Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organization Accreditation (MBHO)
o Distinction in Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)
o Accreditation of Case Management for LTSS (CM-LTSS)
o Wellness and Health Promotion Accreditation/Certification (WHP)
We’ll share more details on the NCQA blog in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!
Upcoming Webinars—Register Today!

Achieving Excellence in Virtual Care: Standardizing High-Quality Care with Real-World Insights
July 30, 2025, 1:00pm (ET)

NCQA Fireside Chat with Seema Verma
August 11, 2025, 10:00am (ET)


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