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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2025 Ninth District President

Dr. Renuka Bijoor

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3 EASY WAYS TO PAY 1 ONLINE: nysdental.org/renew 2 MAIL: Return dues stub and payment 3 PHONE: 1-800-255-2100

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New Exclusive NYSDA Member Benefit

Life comes with challenges, but your new Member Assistance Program (MAP) is here to help. This free, confidential benefit is available to you and your household, offering resources and services to support mental health, reduce stress, and make life easier.

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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.

Have Fun Bowling and Socializing with Other New Dentists!

Don't Forget to Register!! OPEN TO ALL NEW DENTISTS!

Second Annual New Dentist Bowling Event!

Monday, April 7th 6:30-8:30pm

BOWLERO WHITE PLAINS
47 Tarrytown Road
White Plains, NY 10607

A FREE fun event, enjoy laughs bowling and food and drinks! Come mingle and meet other 9th District New Dentists!
Please spread the word to other new dentists.

CO-SPONSORED BY
Bota Consulting Group
MLMIC Insurance Company

To Register please email or call HQ 914-747-1199.

We Hope to See You There!!

Lana Hashim, DDS
Chair, New Dentist Committee

Renuka Bijoor, DDS

President

Latest News Around the Tripartite

HRSA Issues Regulatory Update

Mar 20, 2025

The United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has issued an update on its regulatory activities. You can read the complete HRSA regulatory update, with links to additional resources, below.

March 20, 2025

HRSA Meets with State and Territorial Health Officials

On Monday, March 10, Administrator Engels and HRSA senior leaders met with state and territorial health officials during the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Spring Leadership Forum. The group discussed how HRSA and state and territorial health departments can work together to Make America Healthy Again and the positive impact that HRSA programs make across the country. Administrator Engels reaffirmed that HRSA’s programs will continue to prevent and manage chronic disease, integrate mental health and substance use disorder treatment into primary care, improve health outcomes in rural communities, and advance telehealth services where they are most needed.

HRSA Honors National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: March 20

HRSA honors National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to recognize the resilience and strength of American Indian and Alaska Native communities in the fight against HIV. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program served over 3,100 American Indian and Alaska Native clients in 2023, with 88.8 percent achieving viral suppression. This observance highlights the importance of ensuring access to quality HIV care and supporting the well-being of all communities.

March is National Kidney Month

Our kidneys play a vital role in keeping us healthy and strong, helping to remove waste from our bodies, regulate blood pressure, and support red blood cell production. Of the more than 100,000 people on the National Transplant Waiting List, 85 percent are waiting for a kidney. Kidney transplants can come from both living and deceased organ donors, offering hope to those in need. This National Kidney Month, help raise awareness about kidney health and the power of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Learn more at organdonor.gov.

HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Response Program Grantee Recognized as “Innovation Tank” Winner

HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Grantee, Summit Healthcare Association, was the “Innovation Tank” winner at a competition of peers held during a 650+ participant gathering of HRSA’s RCORP in Washington, DC earlier this month. The grantee was selected by fellow RCORP grantees for their creative and replicable strategies to address substance use disorder in their rural communities. Learn more about the RCORP program and current funding opportunities.

Loan Repayment for Nurses Available

The Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program application is open! The program provides funds to Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses working in an eligible public or private critical shortage facility, or nurse faculty at an eligible school of nursing. Apply by Thursday, April 17, 7:30 p.m. ET.

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program Application Now Open

Eligible health professionals may now apply to the National Health Service Corps’ three loan repayment programs. This year’s programs have increased funding for eligible clinicians, including an increase of 50 percent in the two-year NHSC Loan Repayment Program award amount to $75,000 for full-time primary care participants. Compare programs and learn more about eligible disciplines, site types, and service commitment. Apply by Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. ET.

March

National Nutrition Month
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
National Poison Prevention Week (16-22)
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (17-23)
National Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (20)

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Latest News Around the Ninth

Around the Ninth District

Executive Committee Meeting

April 01, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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NY-9DDS-Webinar "Understanding the MATE Act, Substance Abuse and Acute Pain Management"

April 02, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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In-Person: "Never Sell Dentistry Again! Improve Your Case Presentation and Treatment Acceptance"

April 03, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Free Dinner for All Attendees

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Webinar: "N.Y.S. Mandated Infection Control" Beginning at 6:00 pm

April 08, 2025 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Credits: 4 MCE - 4-Year Certification

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Dutchess County Dental Society

April 08, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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IN-PERSON: "Yoga-Mindfulness Tools to Reduce Stress, Burnout, and Ergonomic Issues for Well-Being & Work-Life Balance”

April 16, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Westchester South Dental Society

April 22, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Objectives: 1. Understand the misconceptions that increase your risk for patient injury and litigation. 2. Learn the essential of medical emergency readiness for any dental or oral surgery practice. 3. Discover how to objectively score your practice's risk and ways to improve your score.

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