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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2025 Ninth District President

Dr. Renuka Bijoor

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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.

MANDATED

CHILD ABUSE COURSE!

N.Y.S. Mandated Child Abuse and Maltreatment Training"

WEBINAR

Jennifer Hoover
Facilitator
The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA)

Synopsis: Studies conclude that professionals that have contact with children report only half of the incidents that may be abuse maltreatment/neglect (Research foundation, 2011). The reason for this low report rate was due to the confusion or misunderstanding about the laws and procedures and a lack of knowledge or awareness of warning signs. The study also found the professionals are often influenced by their professional beliefs, values, and past experiences (Research foundation, 2011). This prompted the state of New York to require mandated reporter training.

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

Effectively report child abuse or maltreatment/neglect to New York State Central Register (SCR) of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. The SCR is also referred to as the “Hotline.”
Evaluate situations to determine the reasonable cause to suspect child abuse and maltreatment/neglect.
Identify physical and behavioral indicators associated with child abuse and maltreatment/neglect.
Describe legal frameworks for mandated reporters and the New York State Child Protective Services.

If You Were Unable to Attend the November 7th Webinar, Don't Forget to Register for This Mandated Course Being Offered Again on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm. NY State Mandate requires completion by April, 2025.

Latest News Around the Tripartite

HHS Secretary Issues Newsletter

Jan 9, 2025

The Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued his personal health care newsletter, which can be read below.

Photo of Secretary Becerra with text reading 'Secretary Spotlight'

Good afternoon.
This week, Secretary Becerra celebrated two groups that are working to advance public health for all Americans: the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service.

The Week in Review

Here's what the Secretary and HHS have been up to over the past week:

Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service

On the occasion of the 136th birthday of the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service, Secretary Becerra posted a video celebrating their incredible work since 1889.
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Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

Secretary Becerra thanked the commissioners of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders for their tireless work to strengthen the health of the American people.
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