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.

EHC Issues Two New Health Care Resources

Apr 5, 2024

Per the notice below, the Effective Health Care (EHC) Program is holding a virtual grand rounds on the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report on making health care safer and issues a draft report on cannabis and other plant-based treatments for pain.

A virtual Grand Rounds on April 29^th from noon to 2 p.m. ET will highlight findings in AHRQ’s Making Healthcare Safer IV Report, a suite of rapid evidence reports on patient safety harms and practices. The Grand Rounds series highlights the work of AHRQ’s Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Program, which promotes and facilitates the use of evidence in healthcare decisions. The Grand Rounds will focus on awareness and implementation of findings in three reports:

Register now for the event, which will feature presentations from report authors and industry experts. Access previous Grand Rounds on topics including pain management, maternal health and telehealth.

Opportunity to Comment on Draft Report

We encourage the public to participate in the development of our research projects. Comments can be submitted for:

Living Systematic Review on Cannabis and Other Plant-Based Treatments for Chronic Pain: 2024 Update
(Available for comment until April 30, 2024)

The purpose of the review is to update the evidence on benefits and harms of cannabinoids and other plant-based compounds to treat subacute and chronic pain in adults and adolescents using a living systematic review approach.

About us: AHRQ’s Effective Health Care Program is committed to providing the best available evidence on the outcomes, benefits and harms, and appropriateness of drugs, devices, and health care services and by helping health care professionals, patients, policymakers, and health care systems make informed health care decisions. The program partners with research centers, academic institutions, health professional societies, consumer organizations, and other stakeholders to conduct research, evidence synthesis, evidence translation, dissemination, and implementation of research findings.

To learn more: https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/.

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.