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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2026 Ninth District President

Dr. Bharat Joshi

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!

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

NYSDAPAC

NYSDA’s fully owned and operated Political Action Committee. With your support, NYSDAPAC will strengthen our political influence and ensure your voice is heard statewide and beyond.

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.

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.

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.


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

Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Issues Newsletter

Jun 9, 2026

Weekly Newsletter ONC

SPOTLIGHT

 

6 Days Remain to Submit to the KidneyX Empower Challenge

The KidneyX EMPOWER Challenge is accepting submissions until Monday, June 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET!  We are seeking practical solutions to remove barriers to living kidney donation, addressing the behavioral, economic, and logistical friction points.  Submit your solution today →

Highlights

Comment on the 2026 SVAP Today

The public comment period for the 2026 Standards Version Advancement Process (SVAP) is open through June 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.  The SVAP allows Certified Health IT developers to update their Health IT Modules to newer versions of standards and provide these updates to their customers.
Submit comments →

NEW DATE & TIME – The Future of AI in Clinical Care

Join HHS leadership on June 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET for a discussion on the Department’s request for information on accelerating the adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care.
Register →

USCDI+ Sickle Cell Disease Version 1 – Request for Public Input

The draft data elements for USCDI+ Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Diagnosis and Emergency Care are now available for public comment.  The data element lists aim to improve SCD diagnoses and emergency care and include input from experts and other interested parties.  Please submit all feedback by July 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.
Learn more →

Join Us for the Next ONC Health IT Certification Developer Roundtable

Developers, join the next ONC Health IT Certification Program Developer Roundtable on July 1, 2026.  During this meeting, you’ll hear discussions tailored for the health IT developer community on topics such as Certification Program updates, upcoming certification deadlines, and developer requirements.
Register →

Partner Highlights

Health Sector Publishes Framework AI Cybersecurity Governance

The Cybersecurity Working Group of the Health Sector Coordinating Council has published a guide to help healthcare organizations establish cyber governance frameworks for secure AI implementation.  The guide addresses unique cybersecurity and privacy challenges as the health industry adopts AI across clinical and operational use cases.
Read the guide →

Updated eCQM Specifications and Implementation Resources for 2027 Reporting/Performance Period Available

CMS has posted the electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) specifications for the 2027 reporting/performance period for hospital - inpatient, hospital - outpatient, and eligible clinician quality reporting programs.  CMS updates the specifications annually to align with current clinical guidelines and code systems, so they remain relevant and actionable within the clinical care setting.  Measures will not be eligible for 2027 reporting unless and until they are proposed and finalized through notice-and-comment rulemaking for each applicable program.
Learn more →

TEFCA RCE Monthly Informational Call

Third Tuesday of each month | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Learn more →

HITAC Meetings

Annual Report Workgroup
Wed, June 10 — 10:00 am – 11:30 am EDT  Details
Annual Report Workgroup
Mon, June 22 — 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT  Details
Annual Report Workgroup
Mon, July 20 — 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT  Details
Annual Report Workgroup
Thu, July 30 — 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT  Details
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