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 New Recommendations on Electronic Medical Devices and X-Ray Imaging

Oct 15, 2024

Per the notice below, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new recommendations on the use of x-ray imaging when a patient has an electronic medical device.

New FDA Recommendations for Preventing Damage to Electronic Medical Devices Caused by Interference from Radiation During X-ray Imaging and Radiation Therapy

Three healthcare professionals standing next to a CT machine.

The FDA has new recommendations for how to prevent the risk of damage caused by electronic interference with wearable devices including:

Wearable diabetes devices
Cardiac implantable devices
Neurostimulators

Medical radiation procedures — such as CT scans — are safe and effective for most people. However, we have received a few reports of problems linked to possible interference between certain imaging technologies and electronic medical devices. Read the recommendation for people with these devices and physicians who monitor these devices on FDA.gov.

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Questions?

If you have questions about the new recommendations, 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.