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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 9^th 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.

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AHRQ Issues Final CDSiC Newsletter

Sep 16, 2025

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued its final Clinical Decision Support Innovation Collaborative (CDSiC) newsletter.

Issue Number 34 | September 16, 2025

After four years of groundbreaking research, the AHRQ CDSiC will conclude in September 2025. Together, the project's many resources have meaningfully advanced the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient-centered clinical decision support (PC CDS), laying the foundation for further advancements in this innovative, patient-focused field. In this final edition of the Insider, we highlight the AHRQ CDSiC's key accomplishments, new resources that serve as quick guides for using the AHRQ CDSiC's resources, and where to find these resources moving forward.

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AHRQ CDSiC: Key Project Accomplishments

Since its launch in 2021, the AHRQ CDSiC has been at the forefront of advancing PC CDS. To drive meaningful progress in this evolving field, the AHRQ CDSiC has developed 71 innovative resources and conducted 5 real-world pilot projects of PC CDS tools. The AHRQ CDSiC's resources and projects have explored multiple cutting-edge topics – from patient engagement and shared decision making to evaluation and implementation – that support the effective development, use, and measurement of PC CDS. To learn more about all of the AHRQ CDSiC's accomplishments, check out our full project summary. The summary provides a useful overview of the resources developed by the project over the past four years, organized by six key topics:

Standards
Patient trust, engagement, and preferences
Measurement
PC CDS implementation
Use of artificial intelligence in PC CDS
PC CDS pilot projects

AHRQ CDSiC Resources Support PC CDS Measurement, Patient Empowerment and Collaboration

To streamline the use of the AHRQ CDSiC's many products, we have developed three brief How-To Guides that summarize the project's resources on key PC CDS topics. The guides provide the full suite of AHRQ CDSiC resources for users seeking to address a particular aspect of PC CDS: effective PC CDS measurement, patient empowerment through PC CDS, and collaboration with patients on PC CDS. Check out the three How-To Guides here:

How to Stay Engaged with the AHRQ CDSiC's Work

All AHRQ CDSiC-developed resources – including reports, guides, tools, and infographics – are available on the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Bookshelf in the CDSiC Collection and AHRQ's Digital Healthcare Research website.
The AHRQ CDSiC will lead a panel presentation at the 2025 Patient Insight Congress in Bethesda, Maryland. The session, titled Centering Patient Voices and Experiences: A Panel Discussion Focused on Patient Communication, will take place at 10:00 AM on November 7, 2025. We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, feedback, or follow-ups on the AHRQ CDSiC, please contact the AHRQ team at: ClinicalDecisionSupport@ahrq.hhs.gov.

The Clinical Decision Support Innovation Collaborative (CDSiC) is a community of broad, diverse stakeholders at the forefront of using technology to better support care teams, patients, and caregivers. The CDSiC is working toward healthcare decisions that are driven by both patient-centered and patient-specific information and that align with patient needs, preferences, and values. The CDSiC is funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) as part of a multi-component initiative to help advance patient-centered outcomes research into practice through CDS. For any inquiries regarding the CDSiC you may contact the project team at: CDSiC@norc.org.

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Latest News Around the Ninth

Around the Ninth District

NY-9DDS - Web & In-Person – 2603 “Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation with Defibrillator”

March 03, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

New York State requires all dentists to maintain CPR certification. This course offers a 2-Year Certification.

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Golf Simulator New Dentist Event!

March 09, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Whether you’re a golf pro or have never picked up a club, this is the perfect chance to relax, make new connections, and enjoy a laid-back evening with fellow dentists in the Ninth District.

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Westchester South Dental Society

March 10, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

An overview of modern concepts and techniques in implant emergence profile design and implant restorations with a focus on esthetics, soft tissue health, and predictable clinical outcomes.

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NY-9DDS-Webinar: "Evaluating Third Molars"

March 10, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Objectives: 1. To clinically and radiographically evaluate third molars 2. To determine the level of risk associated with extracting or leaving third molars. 3. To become fluent in communicating with the patient and specialist when dealing with third molars.

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NY-9DDS: In-Person/On-Site: "Hands-On Course on Effective, Non-Surgical Scaling"

March 12, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The course will be given in Dr. Sternberg’s office setting where all the technology and equipment are available and will be demonstrated during the scaling procedures performed by the participants. *A recording of the 10-30-25 course is available and should be viewed before attending this follow-up.

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