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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2026 Ninth District President

Dr. Bharat Joshi

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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 1200 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 9th Board approved creating a High School Career Day video to promote the dental field as a whole! Here's the link: 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kk10wFBk5MXT4CeitvzzCSXKPrVFzz73/view?usp=drive_link

 

Please share it with any Principal or Guidance Counselor you may have a relationship with!

Come join your colleagues! 

New Dentist Reception
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Captain Lawrence Brewery
444 Saw Mill River Rd
Elmsford, NY  10523
914-741-2337

To register, email:
stephan@ninthdistrict.org

Or call 914-747-1199

Co-Sponsors (names are links to their website)

DDSMatch
MLMIC Insurance Company
Singular Anesthesia Services
Southridge Technology


Governor Hochul Issues Funding for Health Care Projects, Including Dental Items

Aug 11, 2025

Per the notice below, Governor Hochul has issued approximately $300 million in funding for health care projects, including items for dentistry.

Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $300 Million to Strengthen Access to High-Quality Health Care Across New York State

Over 50 Projects Funded Through Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV

Statewide IV Projects To Expand Access for Inpatient, Primary, Behavioral Health and Long-Term Care Services

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $300 million in new state funding to support health care transformation projects across New York.  The awards, made through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV, will support more than 50 projects aimed at expanding access to inpatient, primary, behavioral health and long-term care services.

“This targeted investment will help ensure that every New Yorker — regardless of ZIP code — can access safe, high-quality health care,” Governor Hochul said.  “By supporting providers that serve vulnerable and underserved populations, we’re strengthening the foundation of our health care system and building a healthier future for all.”

New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, “These awards will help providers deliver more effective, modern, and patient-centered care.  We are focused on expanding access and improving outcomes while ensuring the sustainability of vital health services across the state.”

This funding prioritizes projects that:

  • Improve access to primary, inpatient, behavioral health, and long-term care services;
  • Support financially distressed and community-based providers;
  • Expand patient-centered models of care; and
  • Modernize critical infrastructure.

Awardees include hospitals, diagnostic and treatment centers, behavioral health organizations, and long-term care providers in every region of the State.  A full list of awardees, project descriptions, and award amounts is available here.  Funds are administered by the New York State Department of Health and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).  This investment builds on Governor Hochul’s continued efforts to strengthen New York’s health care delivery system.  In 2023, the Governor announced over $650 million in transformation funding through earlier rounds of the program.  Since 2017, the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program has awarded more than $4.7 billion to providers working to improve access, equity, and quality of care across New York.  The State will make additional funding awards for Health Care IT projects under Statewide IV and V, and for additional projects under the Safety Net Transformation Program.


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