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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2026 Ninth District President

Dr. Bharat Joshi

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3 EASY WAYS TO PAY 1 ONLINE: nysdental.org/renew 2 MAIL: Return dues stub and payment 3 PHONE: 1-800-255-2100

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2026 Member Benefits Guide

Explore Your Member Benefits — The 2026 Member Benefits Guide is now available! See everything NYSDA offers and get a quick overview with our At-A-Glance one-pager.

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Member Assistance Program (MAP)

Life comes with challenges—but your FREE, confidential Member Assistance Program (MAP) is here to help. Available to you, your household, and your staff, MAP offers one-on-one short-term counseling plus resources for mental health, stress management, financial wellness, and life coaching. Download the app today to get started.

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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.

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!

Don't forget to Register!!

September's General Meeting

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Crowne Plaza Hotel
3 Executive Blvd.
Suffern, NY 10901

(845) 357-4800

Dr. Matthew Malek will present:
"Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Endodontic Inflammation, Infection and Fractures"
"Root Resorption: Types, Diagnosis, and Management"
and
Iatrogenic Incidents: Perforation, Instrument Separation, and Sodium Hypochlorite Accident"

ON-SITE CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 8:00 AM

We Hope to See You There!!

Bharat Joshi, D.D.S.
President

USDOL Issues AI Primer on Job Accommodations

Apr 10, 2026

How AI Can Improve Workplace Accommodations

Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping power workplace accommodations, expanding access to jobs that may have been out of reach for many workers with disabilities. AI tools can translate small physical gestures like nodding or blinking into digital commands, for example, helping workers with limited fine motor control. AI-powered voice models allow people without speech to express themselves in real time. AI systems can also tailor training or learning experiences, adapting the pace of learning and modifying how material is presented, to help people with cognitive limitations acquire skills more effectively and independently. To learn more, check out the USDOL-funded Job Accommodation Network (JAN) new primer on emerging technology and workplace accommodations.

Read the JAN primer

Latest News Around the Ninth

Around the Ninth District

NYSDA Annual Sessions - House of Delegates

June 04, 2026 - June 07, 2026 All Day

Atlantic City, NJ Thursday, June 4, 2026 - Sunday, June 7, 2026

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NY-9DDS-Webinar: What You (& Your Patients!) Need to Know and You Weren't Taught in School

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

The Ninth District Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider approved by the New York State Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Ninth District Dental Association designates this activity for 2 Mandatory Continuing Education credits.

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Westchester & Greenwich Interdisciplinary Study Group

June 10, 2026 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Continuing Education Club of Westchester

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

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NY-9DDS WEB02: "Addendum to the Amended New York State Mandated Child Abuse Training Course"

June 11, 2026 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Only those who have taken the Part I Update are eligible to take the Addendum rather than the full course. You must, therefore, call HQs with your credit card information (914-747-1199) to register. The Ninth District Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider approved by the New York State Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Ninth District Dental Association designates this activity for 1 NYS Mandated Training Requirements continuing education credit.

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NY-9DDS - Web & In-Person – 2607 “Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation with Defibrillator”

June 17, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

New York State requires all dentists to maintain CPR certification. This course offers a 2-Year Certification. The Ninth District Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider approved by the New York State Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Ninth District Dental Association designates this activity for 4.5 NYS Mandated Training Requirements continuing education credits.

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