Join your dental community for Pennsylvania’s Dental Meeting (PDM) April 17-18, 2026, at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa in Bedford, PA. We have events and sessions to help you “Learn, Grow and Lead” personally and professionally. A few of the planned sessions and events include:

• A look ahead at the ‘Next Era’ of Oral Health with Marko Vujicic, PhD, Chief Economist & Vice President, ADA’s Health Policy Institute;
• Act 31 and Act 124 for license renewal in 2027;
• Restoring implants
• Dental office emergency preparedness;
• Using high strength injectable composite, and          
• Examining “Leadership in Life and Service” with keynote speaker, Major General Sean T. Collins.

And, there are many opportunities to network with colleagues from across the Commonwealth and neighboring states! The opening event is a reception at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 to meet and converse with PDA leaders, followed by an informal gathering by the fire pit (weather permitting) at 8:30 p.m. Friday is the Welcome Reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner to recognize and celebrate members making an impact on our profession. The final event of the meeting is a reception for members of the Pierre Fauchard Academy; the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists, USA Section, District 3 on Saturday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m.

PDM 2026 has a lot to offer and I hope you will join us for continuing education, camaraderie and to experience everything the resort has to offer, like:

• Historic 18-hole golf course
• Springs Eternal Spa
• Fitness center & classes
• Indoor heated pool
• On-site hiking
• Off-road vehicle tours, and more!

       


Theodore (Ted) J. Rockwell, DMD
President, Pennsylvania Dental Association