April 17-18, 2026 • Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa • 2198 Sweet Root Rd, Bedford, PA 15522

 

Agenda & Schedule of Events


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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Meet Your PDA Leaders Reception
Hosted by PDA president, Ted Rockwell; PDA president-elect, Jim Mancini and ADA Trustee, Jim Tauberg

 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Fire Pit Gathering (weather permitting)
Join us at the fire pit for camaraderie and s’mores. Drinks are available for purchase at Frontier Tavern.

 8:30 p.m.
 

Friday, April 17, 2026


Keynote Address

Leadership in Life and Service
Presented by Major General Sean T. Collins, Air National Guard

 7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.  
     
Exhibit Area
 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.   
     
CE - 3 credits

Restoring Dental Implants—A Practical Approach to Clinical Success
Presented by Mark E. Hyman, DDS

 9:00 a.m. - Noon  
     
PDA Board of Trustees Meeting 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  
     
Luncheon and Address  12:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.   
Looking Ahead to the ‘Next Era’ of Oral Health: Opportunities and Challenges
Presented by Marko Vujicic, PhD, Chief Economist & Vice President, ADA’s Health Policy Institute		    
     
CE - 2 credits
Act 124 – Evidence-based Analgesia for Post-Surgical Dental Pain

Presented by Katherine N. Theken, PharmD, PhD

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  
     
Welcome Reception
Mix & mingle with friends and colleagues from across the Commonwealth. Open to everyone; not just those attending CE (ticketed event). 		 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.   
     

Members' Celebration and Awards Dinner
Open to everyone; please join us as we honor those making an impact on our profession (ticketed event).

 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  

   

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Council of Trustee Regions Meeting  (CTR members only)

 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
     

CE - 2 credits

Act 31 – Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals

Presented by Angela M. Stout, DMD, MPH (breakfast provided)

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.  
     
Exhibit Area 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.   
     

Breakfast and PDA's Business Meeting
Legislative Updates
Officer Reports
PERC Update
New Dentist Outstanding Achievement Awards
Leadership Academy Graduation
Town Hall Open Forum

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

  


CE - 1.5 credits
Emergency Preparedness in the Dental Office

Presented by Ross P. Karlin DMD, FAGD

 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.  
     
PDA Former Presidents' Luncheon 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.


Luncheon
Noon – 1:15 p.m.
   
PDA Board of Trustees Meeting
Pennsylvania Dental Foundation Meeting		 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
   
CE - 1 credit
Student and Resident Poster Contest – vote and help determine the contest winners		 12:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
   
CE - 3 credits

Restoring Teeth with High Strength Injectable Composite

Presented by Robert D. Marus, DDS, AAACD, FICD

1:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
   

Reception for Members of the Pierre Fauchard Academy;
The American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists, USA Section, District 3 (ticketed event)

 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.