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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.



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

Location: Webinar

Address: 887 US Route 6, Mahopac, NY, US

Contact: Diane Darby

Email: diane@ninthdistrict.org

Phone: 914-747-1199

Webinar: "Evaluating Third Molars"

Instructor:  Jason S. Baker, D.M.D.
                        Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, partner at SBOMS in Mt. Kisco & Attending, Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center.

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Synopsis:  To Extract or not to extract . . . that is the question.  Third molars are the most commonly impacted teeth.  This lecture will focus on the systematic clinical and radiographic evaluation of third molars to determine the best course of treatment.  There will be a focus on the risks, options, and benefits of extracting third molars versus leaving them in place.

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.