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2026 Ninth District President

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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.

Latest News Around the Tripartite

Governor Hochul Announces Special Election in Assembly District 74 (New York County)

Dec 15, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Special Election in Assembly District 74

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a special election will be held to fill the vacancy in the 74th Assembly District created by the resignation of Harvey Epstein that will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Governor Hochul issued the proclamation on December 15th pursuant to the Public Officers Law.

“Assemblymember Harvey Epstein served as a passionate advocate for the 74th District in Albany, and we wish him well in his next chapter,” Governor Hochul said. “To ensure residents of the 74th District have representation in the State Assembly, there will be a special election on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to fill the seat vacated by Assemblymember Epstein. I look forward to working with his successor.”

Latest News Around the Ninth

Feb 5, 2026

Open applications for elected office have begun

The Nominating Committee will be meeting June 24, 2026 to select nominees to fill open seats on the Ninth’s Executive Committee and the Board of Governors, as well as, open positions for the ADA and NYSDA House of Delegates for 2027.

Around the Ninth District

Give-Kids-a-Smile Event

February 09, 2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

We have been invited to do our GKAS education and screening presentation on Monday, February 9th from 9:30–11:30 am. We plan to do the educational presentation and watch a short video at about 9:30 am with the screenings to follow for about fifty (50) preschool-aged children (3-5). Please call or email HQ if you are available to volunteer on February 9th.

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NY-9DDS - Web & In-Person – 2-12 “Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation with Defibrillator”

February 12, 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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Continuing Education Club of Westchester

February 25, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Who should be included in the "team" to help in achieving the safe, office-based practice? Pre-Op evaluation; Intra-op support; Post-op recovery; Post-op follow-up (the next day). Several examples of cases with undesirable outcomes will be shared to explore the safety features of the anesthesia/surgery management in offices.

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NY-9DDS-Webinar: "3D Printing in Dentistry"

February 25, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

A review of 3D Printing and its applications in various disciplines of dentistry.

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Scarsdale Dental Society

February 26, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This comprehensive course is designed for clinicians seeking to deepen expertise in managing patients, including those with complex systemic disease, head, and neck cancer histories, and those receiving antiresorptive or antiangiogenic therapies.

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NY-9DDS-Webinar: "Who Says You Can't Save Those Teeth?"

February 26, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This course will cover: How teeth with no clinical crowns can easily be saved without posts, buildups, fancy orthodontics or extensive crown lengthening. Why saving many teeth deemed "hopeless" is often superior to placing implants.

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