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 Safety Alert Not to Use Cue Health COVID-19 Tests

May 13, 2024

Per the notice below, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety alert not to use Cue Health COVID-19 tests due to risk of false results.

Do Not Use Cue Health COVID-19 Tests Due to Risk of False Results: FDA Safety Communication

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication to warn patients, caregivers, and health care providers not to use Cue Health’s COVID-19 Tests due to an increased risk of false results. The FDA issued a Warning Letter to Cue Health after an inspection revealed that the company made changes to these tests and that the changes reduced the reliability of the test to detect SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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This safety communication provides:

Recommendations for patients, caregivers, and health care providers.
Background on the issue and the FDA’s actions to address the issue.
Instructions for reporting problems with Cue COVID-19 tests to the FDA.

Questions?

If you have questions about this safety communication, contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE).

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.