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.

HHS Issues Latest Health Care Press Releases

Apr 29, 2024

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued its latest press releases on health care topics, which you can read and access below.

Actions to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance happens when germs like bacteria and fungi develop the ability to resist the drugs designed to kill them. Germs that are not killed continue to spread and cause infection. Antimicrobial resistance has been found in every U.S. state and country. Find out how you can help.

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Secretary Becerra Statement on the Proposed Menthol Cigarette Rule

April 26, 2024

This rule has garnered historic attention, and the public comment period has yielded immense feedback, including feedback from various elements of the civil rights and criminal justice movement.

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HHS Issues New Rule to Strengthen Nondiscrimination Protections and Advance Civil Rights in Health Care

April 26, 2024

On Friday, April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) advancing protections against discrimination in health care.

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WHIAANHPI and SmithsonianAPA Unveil Joint Theme for 2024 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: ‘Bridging Histories, Shaping Our Future’

April 24, 2024

On April 24, 2024, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center were proud to present their joint 2024 theme for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month: “Bridging Histories, Shaping Our Future.”

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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Historic Action to Increase Access to Quality Care, and Support to Families and Care Workers

April 22, 2024

On April 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), issued three final rules to fulfill President Biden’s commitment to support family caregivers, boost compensation and job quality for care workers, expand and improve care options, and improve the safety and quality of care in federally-funded nursing homes.

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The Biden-Harris Administration Issues New Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy Under HIPAA

April 22, 2024

On April 22, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration, through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a Final Rule, entitled HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy.

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ONC Releases Common Agreement Version 2.0, Paving the Way for TEFCA Exchange via FHIR

April 22, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and its Recognized Coordinating Entity® (RCE™), The Sequoia Project, Inc., announced on April 22, 2024, that Common Agreement Version 2.0 (CA v2.0) has been released.

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Overdose Prevention

Drug overdose deaths can be prevented. In more than 3 out of 5 overdose deaths, there was at least one potential opportunity to link the individual to care before the fatal overdose or to implement lifesaving actions when the fatal overdose occurred. See how the CDC is working to prevent overdoses and other harms related to substance use, and how you can implement some of their strategies.

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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.