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 Roster for Digital Health Advisory Committee

Aug 1, 2024

Per the notice below, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued the roster for its new Digital Health Advisory Committee.

Update on the FDA’s Digital Health Advisory Committee

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the roster of the Digital Health Advisory Committee. The Digital Health Advisory Committee will advise the FDA on issues related to digital health technologies (DHTs), providing relevant expertise and perspective to enhance the agency’s understanding of the benefits, risks, and clinical outcomes associated with the use of DHTs.

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Save the date: On November 20-21, 2024, the FDA plans to hold the inaugural Digital Health Advisory Committee meeting in person in Gaithersburg, MD, with simultaneous Webcast. Topics planned to be addressed include how the use of Generative AI may impact safety and effectiveness of medical devices enabled with this technology. In upcoming weeks, further details about this meeting will be announced in the Federal Register in accordance with the FDA’s policies and procedures for Advisory Committee Meetings.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Digital Health Advisory Committee, contact James Swink at james.swink@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.