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On January 7, 2025 the New York State Dental Association released a video message reaffirming support for fluoridation of municipal water supplies and its continued use statewide.  As noted in the release, this stance aligns with the longstanding position of the ADA and the broader healthcare community, which recognize the proven benefits of fluoridated water in preventing tooth decay and cavities as good oral health is the gateway for good overall health!

More than 75 years of extensive research as shown that, when used at recommended levels, fluoride is safe and effective in preventing tooth decay by approximately 25% while reducing dental costs by $38 dollars for each $1 invested.

To view the Press Release and video, click this link:
https://www.nysdental.org/news---publications/news/2025/01/07/video-message-reaffirming-nysda's-support-for-fluoridation-of-municipal-water

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2026 Proposed Slate of Officers

Sep 12, 2025
Ninth District Dental Association
REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE
 (As of 6/25/25)
 
The Nominating Committee (comprised of Past Presidents) is pleased to submit the following slate for consideration at the Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Annual Meeting.
 
 
2026 PROPOSED SLATE

Officers
President – Bharat C. Joshi (w)
President-Elect – Michael R. Smith (d)
Vice President – Monica A. Barrera (r)
Secretary-Treasurer – Alexander J. Pilavsky (o)
Immediate Past President – Renuka R. Bijoor (w)
 
Board of Governors   (Up for election or re-election)
 
Tina Cho (r)
Timothy Leung (w)
Ira Levine (w)
Mary Ellen Lukaswitz (w)
Kole Miller (d)
Samar Tannous (w)
John Symecko (r)

NYSDA House of Delegates (2026-2027)
Delegates (11): Bharat Joshi (w); Michael Smith (d); Monica Barrera (r); Alexander Pilavsky (o); Renuka Bijoor (w);
Paul Kim (r); Timothy Leung (w); Gemini Master-Patel (w); Kole Miller (d); Roberto Rodriguez (w); Duraid Sahawneh (w)
 
                                     
Alternates (4):    William Maloney (w); Samar Tannous (w); B.J. Mistry (w); Frederick Mourad (o)
                                                               

ADA House of Delegates
Delegates (3): Paul Kim (r); Bharat Joshi (w); Roberto Rodriguez (w)    
 
Alternates (3): Michael Smith (d); Monica Barrera (r); Renuka Bijoor (w)

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