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 Reorganizes CDRH

Jul 15, 2024

Per the notice below, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reorganizing its Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Organizational changes within the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing organizational changes within the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) to help strengthen and better position the Center to meet our mission to protect and promote the public health. First, CDRH is elevating the Office of Communication and Education (OCE) into a Super Office. OCE’s name has changed to the Office of Communication, Information Disclosure, Training and Education (OCITE) to better represent the broad spectrum of their expertise and creating a new Division of Digital Communication and Marketing.

The new Super Office will be responsible for delivering clear, meaningful, insights-based communications, education, and disclosures about medical devices and radiation-emitting products.

In addition, CDRH is making structural changes within the Office of Product Evaluation and Quality (OPEQ) in both the Office of Clinical Evidence and Analysis (OCEA) and the Office of Health Technology 4 (OHT4): Surgical and Infection Control Devices to help improve efficiencies within the offices and better meet the needs of our customers.

OCEA provides policy and program support regarding clinical trials, biostatistics, real-world evidence, epidemiological analysis and outreach and collaboration with hospitals and other external stakeholders.
OHT4 is responsible for the Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) review of surgical and infection control medical devices.

This new reorganization across offices will increase organizational agility and advance our efforts to meet commitments under the Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA) V reauthorization, as well as our 2022-2025 Strategic Priorities.

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Questions?

If you have questions about this, contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education.

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.