Licensure Requirements

To help members meet their CE requirements, PDA and its districts and local societies sponsor educational events throughout the state. PDA regularly offers courses in DuBois, Danville, Greensburg, Philadelphia, Shippensburg and Wellsboro. Our online calendar includes a list of CE courses across the state. You can sort all events by type, or search by keyword such as topic or location.

PA Continuing Education and Training Requirements

Pennsylvania dental licenses renew April 1 of each odd-numbered year. Licensees have the two-year period prior to renewal (period is April 1 of the odd-numbered year to March 31 of the next odd-numbered year) to earn the required continuing education (CE) credits. CE credit hours must be completed in subject areas directly related to the maintenance of the clinical competence of a dentist, dental hygienist or expanded function dental assistant (EFDA).
In June of each odd-numbered year, PDA distributes a CE tracking folder to all active PDA member dentists. This folder helps members track the CE credits they have earned toward re-licensure.


Read more about individual requirements or view and print the document below in its entirety.

ACLS / PALS / BLS

  • Unrestricted and restricted permit I anesthesia permit holders are required to maintain certification in ACLS (if treating adults) and PALS (if treating anyone under the age of 18).
  • Appropriately trained auxiliary personnel working directly with an anesthesia permit holder must maintain certification in BLS.
 

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