Meet PDA's New Endorsed Partners

Members now have access to discounted assistance with transitions and embezzlement issues. Click for more information.

Our Call to Action

View PDA's new Call to Action Report - a great tool to have when talking with legislators!

Pennsylvania's Dental Meeting 2026

Registration is now open for PDA's signature event --- April 17 and 18
This year we will gather at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa in Bedford, PA. Click to learn more and register!

February is National Children's Dental Health Month

Click or tap to download our free resources and learn about our annual poster contest!

You're Invited!

Bridging the Info Gap webinars are now open to the entire membership.
Look for your invitation by email or the PDA Go app.

PDAIS is Now Officially Alera Group

Your PDA Endorsed Insurance Agency. Get Your Quote Today!

Pennsylvania Dental Journal

See the latest issue of this award-winning publication.

The Dental Profession Needs You!

Consider dentistry! It's a top ten ranked profession with a HOT job market.

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In the News

January/February 2026 Pennsylvania Dental Journal Available

February 18, 2026

Get ahead of the pony express and read the Journal on your pc, phone or tablet.

New HIPAA rules

February 18, 2026

https://www.ada.org/resources/practice/legal-and-regulatory/hipaa Beginning Feb. 16, HIPAA-covered practices must include information in their Notice of Privacy Practices describing how substance use disorder records protected under title 42

Election Results

February 4, 2026

Meet your President-Elect and see who will be representing you at the ADA HOD in Indianapolis this fall.

Polishing the Details

January 23, 2026

Following a recent transition to a new web platform, we identified a few areas that need refinement. We’re taking a full pass

Lead Apron Update

October 19, 2025

Additional updates to Lead Shielding Guidance can be found here.

Who we are

The Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) was organized in 1868 and exists to support member dentists, promote the art & science of dentistry and uphold the dental profession.

We are the trusted voice of dentistry in Pennsylvania.

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