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.

FDA Issues Update on Breakthrough Medical/Dental Devices

Apr 8, 2024

Per the notice below, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an update on its breakthrough medical/dental devices.

FDA Updates Breakthrough Devices Program Metrics and Marketing Authorizations List

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) updated the Breakthrough Devices Program webpage to update the device designations data and the marketing authorizations list. From launch of the Breakthrough Devices Program through December 31, 2023, in total, the FDA:

granted 933 Breakthrough Devices designations, and
authorized 95 Breakthrough Devices for marketing

The Breakthrough Devices Program is intended to provide patients and health care providers with timely access to certain medical devices by speeding up development, assessment, and review for premarket approval, 510(k) clearance, and De Novo marketing authorization. Through the program, manufacturers can interact with the FDA’s experts to receive feedback on device development, receive help navigating the path to the FDA’s marketing authorization, and obtain prioritized review on regulatory submissions.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Breakthrough Devices Program, contact: BreakthroughDevicesProgram@fda.hhs.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.