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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2026 Ninth District President

Dr. Bharat Joshi

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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.
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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 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

United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Issues Regulatory Update

Jun 25, 2026

Administrator Engels Visits Partners Across Wisconsin and Colorado

This month, Administrator Tom Engels traveled to Wisconsin and Colorado to speak with key stakeholders and connect with grantees and community partners, with the goal of expanding access to care and improving health outcomes across primary care, behavioral health services, and rural health.  In Eau Claire, Wis., Administrator Engels joined Secretary Kennedy and other HHS leaders at Perrigo Company – a self-care product and infant formula manufacturing company – and NorthLakes Community Clinic Eau Claire for a roundtable discussion about behavioral health and nutrition services.  In Milwaukee, he spoke with legislators and policymakers at the National Conference of State Legislatures and visited programs supporting behavioral health services, substance use disorder treatment and recovery, and HIV care.
In Denver, Administrator Engels spoke about HRSA’s commitment to modernizing the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network at the Opening Ceremony of the Transplant Games of America.  He also toured a HRSA-funded health center, a Black Lung Clinic Program site, and a health center serving individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.  These visits highlighted the impact of HRSA-funded programs in strengthening the health workforce, expanding access to high-quality care, and supporting healthier communities across the country.
HRSA recently announced several funding opportunities across maternal and child health, HIV care, rural health, telehealth, primary care, and the health workforce.

Loan Repayment Opportunity: Faculty Loan Repayment Program

The Faculty Loan Repayment Program (FLRP) is accepting applications now through July 9.  FLRP provides funding to help health professions faculty pay down up to $40,000 of their student loan debt.  In return, each awardee must serve for two years as a full or part-time faculty member at an eligible health professions school.
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HRSA In Focus

HRSA Advances Nutrition Education for Health Professionals

On June 18, HRSA issued a Dear Colleague Letter encouraging HRSA-supported workforce training programs to strengthen nutrition education across their curricula to better prepare future health professionals to incorporate nutrition into patient care.  Strengthening nutrition education for health professionals can help improve prevention, support earlier intervention, and promote better health outcomes for the communities HRSA serves.
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HRSA and Partners Celebrate 150,000 Blood Stem Cell Transplants

HRSA, the National Marrow Donor Program, and partners across the transplant community celebrated a historic milestone: 150,000 blood stem cell transplants facilitated through the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program.  The celebration was a reminder of the lives transformed through the generosity of donors and the impact of a successful public-private partnership dedicated to bringing life-saving care to patients nationwide.  As Administrator Tom Engels noted, "This milestone reflects the accountability born out of a true and successful public-private partnership, built from a trusted system and carried forward by an unwavering dedication to doing this work with integrity every single time, so that every donated product reaches its life-saving potential.” 

HRSA Releases New MIECHV Data Showing Record Reach, Expanded Services, and Positive Outcomes for Families Nationwide

HRSA released updated data on the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program, highlighting the highest annual number of home visits in program history, expanded reach, and strong outcomes for children and parents across the country.  As Administrator Tom Engels said, “The program is delivering critical services when families need them most—supporting healthy pregnancies, early childhood development, and family well-being in communities across America.”

National HIV Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day (June 27) encourages people to get tested, know their HIV status, and connect to care.  Individuals who test positive can access HIV care, support services, and medication through HRSA’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) and HRSA-funded health centers.

Register Today: 2026 National Ryan White Conference

Registration for the 2026 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment (August 4–7, 2026) is open!  The conference will be held at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, and will feature engaging sessions and presentations focused on Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program updates, HIV care best practices, and training and technical assistance.  A virtual attendance option is also available.  While virtual participation is unlimited, in-person attendance is subject to capacity limits.  If you have questions about attendance or which members of your grant recipient team should participate, please contact your HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau Project Officer.

Key Updates

Men's Health Month: Telehealth Resources

This Men’s Health Month, explore resources on Telehealth.HHS.gov, including a patient tip sheet that highlights how telehealth can support preventive care, chronic disease management, behavioral health, sexual and reproductive health, and other men’s health needs.  The resources also offer practical strategies to empower patients, improve access to care, and help men receive timely, convenient health services through telehealth.

Latest News Around the Ninth

Around the Ninth District

NY-9DDS - Web & In-Person – 2608 “Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation with Defibrillator”

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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Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning

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 Mandatory Continuing Education Credits. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the commission for continuing education provider recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org
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