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.

USDOL Issues Employment Law Update

Feb 1, 2024

The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) has issued three new resources on employment law issues. You can read about and access the new resources below.

Supporting Employees with Substance Use Disorders

The January 2024 edition of the USDOL Job Accommodation Network (JAN) newsletter features the Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit—guidance and resources from a federal interagency workgroup to help employers from all sectors support employees with substance use disorders.

ADA Accommodations: Beyond Compliance

The USDOL Job Accommodation Network’s (JAN) Webcast “ADA and Beyond Compliance Considerations: Medical Documentation” helps employers meet the needs of employees with disabilities by encouraging flexibility in the medical documentation process. By bridging the gap between employees’ functional limitations and what is technically allowable under the ADA, everybody wins.

Watch JAN’s webcast

EARN’s Small Business Toolkit: How to Hire Workers with Disabilities and Build Talent

USDOL’s Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) recently released its Small Business Toolkit, a comprehensive guide to help small businesses recruit, hire, retain, and advance workers with disabilities. The toolkit addresses the myriad benefits of building a disability-inclusive workforce, including a deeper talent pool, expanded business reach, reduced workforce turnover, and insight into the large disabled customer base.

Explore EARN’s Small Business Toolkit

Suburban Dental Society

February 05, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Dentin hypersensitivity has traditionally been treated with over-the-counter dentifrice compounds. Treatment times/relief factors varied. Mr. Calderon will discuss the latest treatment modalities available.