9th Around the Ninth — Special Report New Dentist Committee Update By Amrita R. Patel, D.D.S. We’ve had a great year so far, and have lots of exciting events and programs in the works for 2019! We held our springtime mixer at a new venue this year- Touro was kind enough to allow us to have it on campus, and Dr’s Eric Wachs and Dean Ronnie Myers presented on ethics issues relevant to new dentists. During the summer, Bank of America hosted an event in White Plains, as they have for the last two years, which gave everyone a chance to come out and meet each other in the nice weather. Our New Dentist Reception was held this year in Chappaqua, at the Kittle House. Despite the weather, we had a great attendance, with new dentists, residents, Touro students, and even NYSDA and NJDA staff and dentists present. We are looking forward to the ADA Annual Session in Octoberand the ADA New Dentist Conference that will be held concurrently with it. 2019 is going to be full and busy year for us, with our events along with the NYSDA New Dentist Conference that will be in Buffalo at the same time as the House of Delegates meeting, in June. Additionally we are also planning a panel discussion for New Dentists in the Spring! Thank you to all for your support and words of wisdom!  About the author: Dr. Amrita Patel is Chair of the 9th's New Dentist Committee and maintains a private General Practice in Brewster and Mt. Vernon, NY. 22 BULLETIN NINTH DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATION