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Excellence Begins with Mentorship

It's easy to be paired with a mentor at PDA. A guiding hand to help you on your dental career journey. Learn more here.

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An Amazing Member Benefit.

Members can receive a complimentary 60-minute legal consultation with PDA's law firm. Click here to learn more and how to take advantage of this benefit.

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Fall into CE

From Dubois to Wellsboro and Philadelphia - innovative courses are being offered. Plan for it today!

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Looking to Practice in PA?

Find your next dental career move to our great Commonwealth in an abundant classified section of this site.

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The Dental Profession Needs You!

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

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

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Pennsylvania Dental Journal

See the latest issue of this award-winning publication.

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🎉Happy Semiquincentennial!🎉

Whether it's FIFA, baseball, picnics, swimming or historic-themed parties that have you celebrating today, take a minute to see what PDA has done in the last 250 years. There is so much more that isn't mentioned, but we'll tell you how to get all the info. Click and watch!

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For the Public

PDA is a member association for dentists in PA. If you have a complaint, please contact the State Board of Dentistry (SBOD). 

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In the News

A Proactive Pro Tip

It’s a good business practice to review your Google Business Profile every year to ensure that your practice information is accurate. We

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October 9, 2026 No Comments

News explores workforce shortages

Erie Times-News explores workforce shortages The Erie Times-News published an article (“Dentist shortages, dental insurance create challenges in northwest PA”) discussing dental

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October 9, 2026 No Comments

PDA Voices Opposition

PDA Voices Opposition to Delta Dental Fee PDA sent a letter to Delta Dental, strongly opposing its new policy to charge participating dentists a

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August 18, 2026 No Comments

Improved Member Benefit

The PALMM program for members has received an upgrade! Now, members may receive a 60-minute complimentary consultation from PDA’s law firm, Eckert

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August 7, 2026 No Comments

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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