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SUMMARY:Denture Technology
DESCRIPTION:Register for this Event \n\n\nDenture Technology – Analog vs. Digital Denture Technology and Protocol\, Procedure and Patient Acceptance with Implant Dentures\nSix CE credits recommended for dentists\, hygienists and dental assistants \nEducation Methods: lecture\, slides and discussion \nThe lecture will feature the latest in full denture digital technology and a step-by-step workflow analysis on printed and milled dentures. Material choices\, design\, case planning and comprehensive successful techniques also will be discussed. Protocol and fabrication of implant dentures\, including overdentures and fixed hybrid dentures\, ranging from a simplified design to a more advanced bar design\, will be discussed. \nAt the conclusion of the course\, participants should be able to:\n— discover scanning strategies and software options.\n— navigate 3D print resins–find the right resin for your workflow.\n— understand proper protocol for all on x and overdentures.\n— understand intra-oral attachment processing vs. laboratory processing.\n— utilize techniques to preserve aesthetics and occlusion.\n— leverage digital technology to increase patient loads. \nPresented by Dennis Urban\, CDT\, a seasoned dental laboratory expert with more than 45 years of expertise in the dental technology field including lab management\, technical training\, sales and marketing\, product development\, quality assurance\, teaching\, writing and lecturing. Dr. Slutsky has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. \n\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nFriday\, September 18\, 2026\n\n\nTime:\n9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nRegistration at 8:30 a.m. Snacks provided; Meals are on your own\n\n\nLocation:\nTokishi Training Center\, 124 Nypum Dr\, Wellsboro\, PA16901\n\n\nFees:\n$150 – PDA/ADA Member dentist\n$0 – PDA Retired/Life Member or Member w/ Volunteer License\n$250 – Nonmember dentist\n$90 – Non-dentist dental team\n\n\nCE Credits:\n 6 continuing education credits\n\n\n\n  \nCancellation policy: A refund\, less a 10% administrative fee\, will be issued if the registration is cancelled in writing seven days prior to the program you are attending. Refunds are not issued for no shows. \n\n \nPDA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider\nADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors\, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.\nPDA designates this activity for 6 (six) continuing education credits. \n  \nOnline registration is available to PDA member dentists and their non-dentist team members. PDA member dentists have a user id and password for PDA’s website. To register online\, sign in with your user id (for most members\, the default user id is your first initial\, last name and 4 digit year of birth with no spaces or punctuation) and password (default is lowercase letters ada and your ADA membership number with no spaces or punctuation). \nADA dentists outside PA\, non-member dentists and dental team members who are not attending the meeting with a PDA member dentist\, should contact PDA at (717) 234-5941\, ext. 117 or email Rebecca at rvn@padental.org. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/cewell2_26-denture-technology/
LOCATION:Tokishi Training Center\, 124 Nypum Dr\, Wellsboro\, PA\, 16901\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Nutrition and Oral Care Products -- Personalized Oral Health
DESCRIPTION:Register for this Event \n\nNutrition and Oral Care Products: Demystifying This Dynamic Duo to Build a Personalized Approach to Oral Health\nSix CE credits recommended for dentists\, hygienists\, dental assistants and EFDAs\nEducation Methods: lecture\, slides and discussion\nThis comprehensive lecture delves into the powerful partnership between nutrition and oral care products for optimal oral health. Attendees will gain knowledge of the ever-evolving landscape of over the counter (OTC) dental solutions. Many patients use dietary supplements as a replacement for properly balanced diets and dental professionals need to understand the effects supplements have on the oral environment. By exploring the intersection of dietary choices and the latest advancements in oral care products\, participants will understand how to incorporate both nutritional advice and the effective use of OTC products into patient guidance.\nProducts used in dentistry and oral home care have a wide-ranging array of ingredients. The course also will explore how allergies and sensitivities factor into decision making for product choices in our practice and recommendations for patients.\nAttendees can expect to be able to:\n— Recognize the connection between nutritional factors and oral health conditions\, including symptoms of deficiencies and supplement excesses.\n— Understand various dietary supplements and oral probiotics\, their uses\, and the impact of “food fads” on oral health.\n— Discuss critical pH and guide patients on beverage choices.\n— Gain an understanding of medicinal herbals\, antioxidants\, vitamins\, dietary supplements and essential oils.\n— Evaluate positive and negative attributes of oral home care product ingredients.\n— Recognize risks associated with e-cigarette vapor ingredients\, stay informed on trends like Sodium Laurel Sulfate\, BPA and Triclosan.\n— Describe the science behind new and unique oral care products in the market.\n\n \nPresented by Linda Straub-Bruce\, DHA\, MHSA\, RDH\, FADHA\, operations and finance director for a dental practice in Erie\, PA. She recently earned her Master’s degree in Health Services Administration and her Doctor of Healthcare Administration from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is a part-time clinical faculty member at the LECOM Dental Outreach Clinic in Erie\, where she works with 4th year dental students to facilitate their achievement of clinical copetency in procedures within her scope of practice. Dr. Straub-Burce has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Date: \n Friday\, September 18\, 2026\n Time:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nRegistration opens at 8:30 a.m.\n\n\n Location: \n\nThe Conference Center at Shippensburg University\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition includes continental breakfast and lunch\n Fees: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$170 – PDA/ADA member dentists\n$95 – PDA Retired/Life member dentists\n$270 – Non-member dentists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$95 – Non-dentist dental team\n CE Credits: \n 6 CE credits for dentists\, hygienists\, assistants and EFDAs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is available to PDA member dentists and non-dentist dental team members. Anyone registering online will need a username and password. Contact PDA before you register. Do NOT create your own username and password as you may be charged the wrong fee. Call (717) 234-5941\, ext. 117 or email rvn@padental.org Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\nAll PDA member dentists have a username and password for PDA’s website. For many dentists\, your username will be your first initial\, last name and 4 digit year of birth with no spaces or punctuation. The default password is lowercase letters ada followed by your ADA membership number (no spaces or punctuation). Contact PDA via phone or email rvn@padental.org if you need assistance to register. \nRegister for this Event
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/ceship1_26-nutrition-and-oral-care-products-personalized-oral-health/
LOCATION:The Conference Center At\, The Conference Center At\nShippensburg University\, Shippensburg\, 17257
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Nitrous Oxide; Pulp Therapy and Metabolic Bone Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Nitrous Oxide in Dentistry; Dental Manifestations of Metabolic Bone Disorders and Pulp Therapy in Primary and Permanent Teeth\nSix CE credits recommended for dentists\, hygienists\, dental assistants and EFDAs\nEducation Methods: lecture\, slides and discussion\nThis multidisciplinary lecture will provide the attendee with the fundamentals and best practice methods for the use of nitrous in dentistry; increase awareness of genetic and metabolic bone disorders\, such as X-linked hypophosphatemia and offer a comprehensive overview of pulp therapy procedures in both primary and permanent dentition.\nAttendees can expect to be able to:\n— Understand the pharmacology basis of nitrous oxide.\n— Learn the indications and contra-indications for the use of nitrous oxide.\n— Discuss practical tips for successful use of nitrous oxide in dentistry.\n— Learn more about XLH and recognize the dental manifestations of XLH.\n— Assess and diagnose XLH.\n— Differentiate between pulp conditions and formulate appropriate diagnoses.\n— Select and justify suitable pulp therapy procedures based on clinical findings\, patient age and evidence-based guidelines.\n— Demonstrate understanding of current materials and techniques used in vital and non-vital pulp therapy.\n— Evaluate outcomes and complications associated with pulp therapy and propose strategies for prevention and management.\n \nPresented by Juan F. Yepes\, DDS\, MD\, MPH\, MS\, DrPH\, the Paul E. Starkey Endowed Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and the associate dean for graduate education at Indiana University School of Dentistry. He also is an attending at Riley Children Hospital in Indianapolis\, Indiana. Dr. Yepes is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry; the American Board of Oral Medicine and the American Board of Dental Public Health. Dr. Yepes has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. \n   \n\n\n\n Date: \n Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\n\n\n Time:\n \n             9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\n             Registation opens at 8:30 a.m.\n            \n\n\n Location: \n \n             Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\n             Snacks provided; meals are on your own\n            \n\n\n Fees: \n \n             $150 – PDA/ADA member dentists\n             $0 – PDA Retired/Life member dentists\n             $250 – Non-member dentists\n             $90 – Non-dentist dental team\n\n\n CE Credits:  \n 6 CE credits for dentists\, hygienists\, assistants and EFDAs\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is available to PDA member dentists and non-dentist dental team members. Anyone registering online will need a username and password. Contact PDA before you register. Do NOT create your own username and password as you may be charged the wrong fee. Call (717) 234-5941\, ext. 117 or email rvn@padental.org Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\nAll PDA member dentists have a username and password for PDA’s website. For many dentists\, your username will be your first initial\, last name and 4 digit year of birth with no spaces or punctuation. The default password is lowercase letters ada followed by your ADA membership number (no spaces or punctuation). Contact PDA via phone or email rvn@padental.org if you need assistance to register. \nRegister for this Event
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/cedan1_26-nitrous-oxide-pulp-therapy-and-metabolic-bone-disorders/
LOCATION:Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\, Danville\, 17821\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Oral Pathology - Recognition\, Diagnosis and Management
DESCRIPTION:Practical Oral Pathology from Recognition to Action\nSix CE credits recommended for dentists\, hygienists\, dental assistants and EFDAs\nEducation Methods: lecture\, slides and discussion\nThis course focuses on practical approaches to differential diagnoses\, triage\, and biopsy of the most commonly enountered infections\, inflammatory conditions and neoplastic lesions. Attendees can expect to be able to:\n— Formulate a differential diagnosis of common hard and soft tissue pathologies.\n— Stratify risk potential of lesions and determine the best course of actions.\n— Review the most commonly prescribed medications for oral infections or inflammatory conditions.\n— Learn basic biopsy indications\, armamentarium and technique.\n— Understand when and where to refer to definitive treatment if necessary.\n \nPresented by Austin J. Shackelford\, DMD\, an associate in laboratory and clinical oral pathology at Geisinger Wilkes-Barre and Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Dr. Shackelford is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology who strives to make the specialty of oral pathology more accessible and practical for all dental professionals. Dr. Shackelford has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. \n   \n\n\n\n Date: \n Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026\n\n\n Time:\n \n             9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\n             Registation opens at 8:30 a.m.\n            \n\n\n Location: \n \n             Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\n             Snacks provided; meals are on your own\n            \n\n\n Fees: \n \n             $145 – PDA/ADA member dentists\n             $0 – PDA Retired/Life member dentists\n             $245 – Non-member dentists\n             $85 – Non-dentist dental team\n\n\n CE Credits:  \n 6 CE credits for dentists\, hygienists\, assistants and EFDAs\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is available to PDA member dentists and non-dentist dental team members. Anyone registering online will need a username and password. Contact PDA before you register. Do NOT create your own username and password as you may be charged the wrong fee. Call (717) 234-5941\, ext. 117 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After hours or holidays email rvn@padental.org.\nAll PDA member dentists have a username and password for PDA’s website. For many dentists\, your username will be your first initial\, last name and 4 digit year of birth with no spaces or punctuation. The default password is lowercase letters ada followed by your ADA membership number (no spaces or punctuation). Contact PDA via phone or email rvn@padental.org if you need assistance to register. \nRegister for this Event
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/dedan2_26-oral-pathology-recognition-diagnosis-and-management/
LOCATION:Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\, Danville\, 17821\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Identification and Beyond: Exploring Forensic Odontology
DESCRIPTION:Register for this Event \n\nIdentification and Beyond: Exploring the Many Faces of Forensic Odontology\nSix CE credits recommended for dentists\, hygienists and dental assistants\nEducation Methods: lecture\, slides\, case studies and discussion \nThis comprehensive lecture provides an in-depth overview of forensic odontology–its vital role in human identification\, its expanding scope within medical and legal contexts\, and the evolving technology shaping the field. Participants will explore the latest research\, innovative software tools\, and the use of national databases and international standards that are transforming modern forensic dentistry. The course will highlight other essential areas of practice such as bite mark analysis\, dental age estimation\, and the forensic odontologist’s involvement in civil and criminal investigations. Whether new to the field or an experienced practitioner\, participants will come away with a deeper understanding of the art\, science and expanding professional responsibilities of forensic odontology. \nAt the conclusion of the course\, participants should be able to:\n— recognize how emerging research\, technologies and software are advancing the field and shaping best practices in forensic odontology.\n— gain insight into the processes of bite mark anaylsis and dental age assessment.\n— understand the professional pathways for deeper involvement and certification in forensic dentistry. \nPresented by Kenneth Aschheim\, DDS\, D-ABFO\, a board certified Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Odontology who serves as the Assistant Chief Forensic Odontologist for New York City’s Office of Chief Medical Examiner. Renowned for integrating forensic odontology with advanced computer science and artificial intelligence\, he developed the UDIM dental module for New York City’s Unified Victim Identification System (UVIS) and co-created the OdontoSearch website with Dr. Bradley Adams. Expanding into AI\, he has partnered with industry leaders to develop AI-based dental identification software\, led a machine learning project on dental age estimation and co-led an oral pathology initiative with the ITU and World Health Organization. Dr. Aschheim has no additional relevant financial relationships to disclose. \n\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nFriday\, October 16\, 2026\n\n\nTime:\n9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nRegistration at 8:30 a.m. Snacks provided; Meals are on your own\n\n\nLocation:\nTokishi Training Center\, 124 Nypum Dr\, Wellsboro\, PA16901\n\n\n\nFees:\n\n$150 – PDA/ADA Member dentist\n$0 – PDA Retired/Life Member or Member w/ Volunteer License\n$250 – Nonmember dentist\n$90 – Non-dentist dental team\n\n\nCE Credits:\n 6 continuing education credits\n\n\n\n\n  \nCancellation policy: A refund\, less a 10% administrative fee\, will be issued if the registration is cancelled in writing seven days prior to the program you are attending. Refunds are not issued for no shows. \n\n \nPDA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider\nADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors\, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.\nPDA designates this activity for 6 (six) continuing education credits. \n  \nOnline registration is available to PDA member dentists and their non-dentist team members. PDA member dentists have a user id and password for PDA’s website. To register online\, sign in with your user id (for most members\, the default user id is your first initial\, last name and 4 digit year of birth with no spaces or punctuation) and password (default is lowercase letters ada and your ADA membership number with no spaces or punctuation).\nADA dentists outside PA\, non-member dentists and dental team members who are not attending the meeting with a PDA member dentist\, should contact PDA at (717) 234-5941\, ext. 117 or email Rebecca at rvn@padental.org. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/cewell326-identification-and-beyond-exploring-forensic-odontology/
LOCATION:Tokishi Training Center\, 124 Nypum Dr\, Wellsboro\, PA\, 16901\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T163000
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SUMMARY:Pediatric Dentistry Fundamentals and Local Anesthesia
DESCRIPTION:Register for this Event\n\nPediatric Dentistry Fundamentals and Practical Considerations of Local Anesthesia\nSix CE credits for dentists\, hygienists\, assistants and EFDAs. Educational Methods: lecture\, slides\, demonstration and discussion\nPediatric Dentistry Fundamentals presented by Drew J. Carlin\, DMD\, Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and part of a group practice offering comprehensive care in Erie\, PA.\nThis portion of the course will discuss the benefits of introducing young patients into your practice early; provide the learner with tips to have the best possible outcomes when working with young children and address the role of ultra-processed foods on pediatric health and early childhood caries. \nPractical Considerations of Local Anesthesia\npresented by Craig McKenzie\, DMD\, MSED\, an Assistant Professor of dental anesthesiology and the director of the Center for Patients with Special Needs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine an in-depth guide to the 2017 periodontal classification recommendations\, including a multidimensional staging and grading system. The course will discuss how to appropriately determine stage and grade. Case studies will be examined and best practices to create a patient-centered treatment plan based on the stage and grade will be discussed. The course will analyze techniques and technology for performing phase I periodontal therapy\, as well as biofilm control\, motivating and discussing findings with patients and anticipated treatment outcomes. \nAttendees can expect to learn more about: \n\nDetermining the extent\, stage and grade of Periodontitis using the current AAP/EFP guidelines and “simplified” BSP method.\nUsing the classification to develop an appropriate treatment plan.\nBest practices for performing phase-1 periodontal therapy.\nReal-world scenarios including best practices for documentation\, patient discussion\, treatment outcomes and more.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nFriday\, October 30\, 2026\n\n\nTime:\n9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nRegistration at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and lunch provided\n\n\nLocation:\nDuBois Country Club\n\n\n\nFees:\n\n$175 – PDA/ADA Member dentist\n$100 – PDA Retired/Life Member\n$275 – Nonmember dentist\n$95 – Non-dentist dental team\n\n\nCE Credits:\n 6 continuing education credits\n\n\n\n\n  \nCancellation policy: A refund\, less a 10% administrative fee\, will be issued if the registration is cancelled in writing seven days prior to the program you are attending. Refunds are not issued for no shows. \n\n \nPDA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider\nADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors\, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.\nPDA designates this activity for 6 (six) continuing education credits. \nOnline registration is available to PDA member dentists and their non-dentist team members. PDA member dentists have a user id and password for PDA’s website. To register online\, sign in with your user id (default is your first initial\, last name and 4 digit year of birth with no spaces or punctuation) and password (default is lowercase letters ada and your ADA membership number with no spaces or punctuation). \nADA dentists outside PA\, non-member dentists and dental team members who are not attending the meeting with a PDA member dentist\, should contact PDA at (717) 234-5941\, ext. 117 or email Rebecca at rvn@padental.org. \n\n 
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/ce8reg3_26-pediatric-dentistry-fundamentals-and-local-anesthesia/
LOCATION:DuBois Country Club\, DuBois Country Club\n10 Lakeside Ave\, DuBois\, 15801
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T153000
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SUMMARY:AI and Diagnostically Driven Dentistry
DESCRIPTION:Register for this Event \n\nPhiladelphia County Dental Society & Pennsylvania Dental Association present:\n \n8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — AI and Diagnostically Driven Dentistry\nPresented by: Lou Graham\, DDS\, founder of Catapult Education; published author and the former Dental Director of the University of Chicago’s Department of Dentistry. Dr. Graham has practiced dentistry in Chicago\, Illinois for more than 35 years.\n\nPresented in cooperation with Catapult Education. Decades of studies have shown that using traditional diagnostics in dentistry is like flipping a coin. We need to determine the patient’s risk factors for caries and periodontal disease. \nFollowing this lecture\, attendees can expect to: \n– Learn why 2D AI is superior to your naked eye and how it creates growth for every practice.\n– Understand why transillumination and fluorescence should be part of your exams.\n– Know why exams will incorporate salivary and genetic diagnostics to understand their patients’ risk factors for caries and periodontal disease.\n– Stop the cycle of watching\, drilling and waiting for failure.\n– “Up” your game in long-term maintenance of your periodontal patients via integrating lasers\, oxygenation and more. \n\nEducation methods: lecture\, slides\, discussion and Q&A.\n \n\n\n\nDate:\nWednesday\, November 11\, 2026\n\n\nTime:\n8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nLocation:\nCourtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue\n\n\n\nFees:\n\n$175 – Member dentist\n$250 – ADA Member dentist\n$95 – Non-dentist dental team employed by PCDS/ADA/PDA Member\n$300 – Nonmember dentist\n$125 – Non-dentist dental team employed by nonmember\n\n\n\nCE Credits:\n 6 credit hours recommended for dentists\, hygienists\, EFDAs and assistants\n\n\n\n\n  \nCancellation policy: No refunds on courses purchased as part of the CE package. Refunds for courses purchased individually will be issued less a 10% administrative fee if the registration is cancelled in writing seven days prior to the program you are attending. Refunds are not issued for no-shows.\n\nFull-day course tuition includes lunch and FREE parking.\n\n\n \nPDA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider\nADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors\, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.\nPDA designates this activity for 6 (six) continuing education credits. \n  \nTo register online please follow these steps:\nNon-dentist dental team members who are not attending the course with a dentist\, PCDS associate members and non-member dentists should email Rebecca to request a registration form.\n1. Sign in to the website. Every PDA member dentist has a record. For most dentists\, your website default username is your first initial\, last name and four-digit year of birth with no spaces\, no punctuation. The default password is lowercase ada and your ADA number. If you don’t remember your username and password\, please contact PDA’s membership department. \n2. Click the Register Myself button. Pricing will be applied based on your member status. The Register Myself button will not appear if your name is not listed at the top of website page. \n3. To register non-dentist (hygienists\, assistants or non-licensed guests) for the course the dentist is attending\, click +Add a Guest under “My Registration Status:” to add your guest. \n\nIf you have previously attended a PDA program with a non-dentist guest\, that person may appear as an existing contact. If the Select an existing contact option appears and the correct guest’s name is displayed when clicking in the box\, please select his or her name. If a unique email address is not listed for this guest\, please add it. Click Save & Close.\nIf the Select an existing contact option does not appear\, please enter the name of the guest\, his or her designation (RDH\, EFDA) and a unique email address; click Save & Close.\nRepeat the process until all guests are registered.\nPlease note: if the same email address is used for all registrants\, only one “reminder to attend” email will be sent.\n\n\n4. Click Proceed to Checkout to review your order and enter your credit card information. \n5. Click Submit Order to complete your registration. You will receive a confirmation email.\n\nPlease contact Rebecca Von Nieda at (717) 234-5941\, ext. 117 with any questions about the meeting or online registration. \n\n 
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/ce47_3_26-ai-and-diagnostically-driven-dentistry/
LOCATION:Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue\, 4100 Presidential Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260812T161710Z
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SUMMARY:Cosmetic Dentistry for the Restorative Practice
DESCRIPTION:  \nCosmetic Dentistry for the Restorative Practice\nSix CE credits recommended for dentists\, dental assistants and EFDAs\nEducation Methods: lecture\, slides and discussion\nPDA has received commercial support from GC America for this lecture\nImprovements in composite polymerization shrinkage\, reduction of internal stress and occlusal wear\, have made composite material a great aesthetic option. This lecture will demonstrate a simplified method of restoring the fractured maxillary anterior central incisor with composite resin using the intraoral composite mock-up technique creating an imperceptible restoration. The lecture also will demonstrate step by step how to place posterior composites quickly and easily so that an aesthetic result with a high success rate and predictable outcome can be achieved.\nAttendees can expect to be able to:\n— Use a simplified method to restore the fractured maxillary anterior central incisor with composite resin and create an imperceptible restoration.\n— Incorporate a simplified unishade composite system in your practice.\n— Place sensitivity-free posterior composites quickly with sealed sub-gingival margins.\n— Use high-strength\, low-wear injectable composite to treat incisal and occlusal wear.\n— Place composite in cervical (abfraction) lesions so they do not fall out.\n— Predictably cement all Zirconia restorations.\n— Learn many clinical tips and advanced skills in anterior and posterior composite placement that will promote your practice.\n\n \nPresented by Robert D. Marus\, DDS\, AAACD\, FICD\, who is one of 5 dentists in PA to receive accreditation by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He maintains a private practice in Yardley\, PA\, and lectures on techniques in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He has also been published in numerous national and international publications. Dr. Marus is a paid consultant and advisor to GC America and Kulzer. These financial relationships have been mitigated. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Date: \n Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026\n Time:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nRegistation opens at 8:30 a.m.\n\n\n Location: \n\nGeisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\n\n\n\n\nSnacks provided; meals are on your own\n Fees: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n$150 – PDA/ADA member dentists\n$0 – PDA Retired/Life member dentists\n$250 – Non-member dentists\n\n\n\n\n$90 – Non-dentist dental team\n CE Credits: \n 6 CE credits for dentists\, hygienists\, assistants and EFDAs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is available to PDA member dentists and non-dentist dental team members. Anyone registering online will need a username and password. Contact PDA before you register. Do NOT create your own username and password as you may be charged the wrong fee. Call (717) 234-5941\, ext. 117 or email rvn@padental.org Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\nAll PDA member dentists have a username and password for PDA’s website. For many dentists\, your username will be your first initial\, last name and 4 digit year of birth with no spaces or punctuation. The default password is lowercase letters ada followed by your ADA membership number (no spaces or punctuation). Contact PDA via phone or email rvn@padental.org if you need assistance to register. \nRegister for this Event
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/cedan3_26-cosmetic-dentistry-for-the-restorative-practice/
LOCATION:Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\, Danville\, 17821\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260820T162756Z
CREATED:20260817T191843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T162756Z
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SUMMARY:Act 31 and Medical Emergencies
DESCRIPTION:Register for this Event \n\nAct 31 Recognizing and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse in Pennsylvania and Medical Emergencies Encountered with Conscious Sedation and General Anesthesia\n \n\nSix CE credits recommended for the entire dental team.\nAct 31 is a PA license renewal requirement for dentists\, hygienists\, and EFDAs\n\nEducation Methods: lecture\, slides\, case presentations and discussion \nAct 31: This lecture will educate mandated reporters on how to recognize the signs of child abuse and how and when to make a report.\nPresented by Michelle Hager\, a dedicated Compliance Consultant with Clym Environmental Services specializing in dental practice safety\, regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Ms. Hager is employed by Clym Environmental Services and all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. \nMedical Emergencies: Preparation for medical emergencies is extremely important and a team approach ensures that all members of the dental team are prepared to handle emergency situations effectively. \nPresented by R. John Brewer\, EMT-P\, a paramedic with more than 40 years of experience in an urban/suburban area south of Pittsburgh. He has worked extensively with the dental community as a dental anesthesia assistant in several offices in the Pittsburgh area. Mr. Brewer also provided recertification courses in BLS\, ACLS and PALS. He has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.\n\nAt the conclusion of the courses\, attendees can expect to be able to:\n— Distinguish between mandated and permissive reporters.\n— Recognize child abuse and know how to make a report.\n— Understand the responsibilities of reporters; protection for reporters and penalties for failure to report suspected child abuse.\n— Discuss the most common medical emergencies\, including drug-related emergencies.\n— Identify drugs and supplies required for the dental office emergency kit.\n— Review medical history and identify patients at risk for medical emergencies.\n— Systematically approach the management of an in-office emergency.\n \n\nDate:  Friday\, November 20\, 2026\nLocation: The Conference Center at Shippensburg University \nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nRegistration opens at 8:30 a.m. \nTuition includes continental breakfast and lunch  \nFees:\n$170 – PDA/ADA member dentists\n$95 – PDA Retired/Life member dentists\n$270 – Non-member dentists\n$95 – Non-dentist dental team \nCE Credits:  6 CE credits for dentists\, hygienists\, assistants and EFDAs \nOnline registration is available to PDA member dentists and non-dentist dental team members. Anyone registering online will need a username and password. Contact PDA before you register. Do NOT create your own username and password as you may be charged the wrong fee. Call (717) 234-5941\, ext. 117 or email rvn@padental.org Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nAll PDA member dentists have a username and password for PDA’s website. For many dentists\, your username will be your first initial\, last name and 4 digit year of birth with no spaces or punctuation. The default password is lowercase letters ada followed by your ADA membership number (no spaces or punctuation). Contact PDA via phone or email rvn@padental.org if you need assistance to register. \nRegister for this Event
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/ceship2_26-act-31-and-medical-emergencies/
LOCATION:The Conference Center At\, The Conference Center At\nShippensburg University\, Shippensburg\, 17257
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260226T190513Z
CREATED:20260118T040600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T190513Z
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SUMMARY:Child Abuse Act 31\, Drug Interactions\, Act 124 Dental Pain
DESCRIPTION:Register for this Event \n\nPhiladelphia County Dental Society & Pennsylvania Dental Association present:\n8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals (Act 31) withThree Serious Drug Interactions That Every Dentist Should Know and Evidence-based Analgesia for Post-Surgical Dental Pain (Act 124)\nPresented by Angela M. Stout\, DMD\, MPH\, a pediatric dentist in private practice in Erdenheim\, PA\, Elliot V. Hersh\, DMD\, MS\, PhD\, a Professor of Pharmacology/Oral Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and Katherine N. Theken\, PharmD\, PhD\, an Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. \nChild Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals will fulfill the Act 31 CE requirement for dentists\, hygienists and EFDAs renewing a dental license in March 2027. Attendees may register to attend just the Act 31 course or register for the full day of CE that includes the lectures on Act 124 and Adverse Drug Interactions.\nEducational Methods: lecture\, slides\, case presentations and discussions. \n\n\n\nDate:\nFriday\, December 4\, 2026\n\n\nTime:\n8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\nRegistration opens at 8:00 a.m.\n\n\n\nLocation:\nCourtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue\n\n\n\nFees:\n\n$175 – PCDS Member\n$250 – ADA/PDA Member dentist\n$95 – Non-dentist dental team employed by PCDS/ADA/PDA Member\n$300 – Nonmember dentist\n$125 – Non-dentist dental team employed by nonmember \n\n\nCE Credits:\n 6 credit hours recommended for dentists\, hygienists\, EFDAs and assistants\n\n\n\n\n  \nCancellation policy: No refunds on courses purchased as part of the CE package. Refunds for courses purchased individually will be issued less a 10% administrative fee if the registration is cancelled in writing seven days prior to the program you are attending. Refunds are not issued for no shows.\n\nFull-day course tuition includes lunch and FREE parking.\n\n\n \nPDA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider\nADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors\, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.\nPDA designates this activity for 6 (six) continuing education credits. \n  \nTo register online please follow these steps:\nNon-dentist dental team members who are not attending the course with a dentist\, PCDS associate members and non-member dentists should email Rebecca to request a registration form.\n1. Sign in to the website. Every PDA member dentist has a record. For most dentists\, your website default username is your first initial\, last name and four-digit year of birth with no spaces\, no punctuation. The default password is lowercase ada and your ADA number. If you don’t remember your username and password\, please contact PDA’s membership department. \n2. Click the Register Myself button. Pricing will be applied based on your member status. The Register Myself button appears if your name is displayed at the top of the website page. \n3. To register non-dentist (hygienists\, assistants or non-licensed guests) attendees for the same course that you are attending\, click +Add a Guest under “My Registration Status:” to add your guest. Click Add to select the program they will attend. \n  \n\nIf you have previously attended a PDA program with a non-dentist guest\, that person may appear as an existing contact. If the Select an existing contact option appears and the correct guest’s name is displayed when clicking in the box\, please select his or her name. If a unique email address is not listed for this guest\, please add it. Click Save & Close.\nIf the Select an existing contact option does not appear\, please enter the name of the guest\, his or her designation (RDH\, EFDA) and a unique email address; click Save & Close.\nRepeat the process until all guests are registered.\nPlease note: if the same email address is used for all registrants\, only one “reminder to attend” email will be sent.\n\n\n4. Click Proceed to Checkout to review your order and enter your credit card information. \n5. Click Submit Order to complete your registration. You will receive a confirmation email.\n\nPlease contact Rebecca Von Nieda at (717) 234-5941\, ext. 117 with any questions about the meeting or online registration. \n 
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/ce48_4_26-child-abuse-act-31-drug-interactions-act-124-dental-pain/
LOCATION:Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue\, 4100 Presidential Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260714T213553Z
CREATED:20260619T081837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T213553Z
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SUMMARY:Drug Interactions\, Radiation Safety and HIPAA Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Three Serious Drug Interactions PLUS Radiation Safety and HIPAA Compliance \n6 CE credits appropriate for dentists\, hygienists\, assistants and EFDAs.\nEducation Method: powerpoint\, lecture and discussion \nRadiation Safety – This course meets the training requirements for every dental x-ray operator as outlined in Pennsylvania Code\, Title 25\, Section 221.11.\nHIPAA in the Dental Office – This course covers the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the requirements that dental offices have under that Act.\nPresented by Autumn Bupp\, manager of the Western PA branch of Clym Environmental Services\, where she oversees the areas of compliance\, medical waste management\, and confidential document destruction. Autumn provides compliance training\, safety audits and compliance consultation services to dental and medical professionals. Ms. Bupp has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. \nThree Serious Drug Interactions – It is important for clinicians to understand the theoretical basis behind these often predictable interactions\, and comprehend the evidenced-based-science that supports their existence. Serious drug interactions may occur in the dental patient because of drugs the dentist prescribes or administers. The dentist may also experience adverse drug interactions from medications they are taking for various medical conditions. their associated vasoconstrictors have had a long history of safety and efficacy in dental practice. However\, pediatric dental patients are especially vulnerable to overdose reactions with this group of drugs. The speaker will illustrate how to perform these dosage calculations including “The Rule of 25.” A potentially serious drug interaction between epinephrine containing local anesthetic solutions and non-selective beta-adrenergic blocking agents also will be highlighted. Research evaluating the efficacy and safety of phentolamine mesylate will be discussed along with the limitations of the intranasal tetracaine plus oxymetazoline mist.\nPresented by Elliot V. Hersh\, DMD\, MS\, PhD\, Professor of Pharmacology/Oral Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He has published more than 175 scientific articles\, abstracts and book chapters in the areas of dental pharmacology\, drug interactions\, analgesics and local anesthetics. Dr. Hersh has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. \nAt the end of the course\, participants will be able to:\n– summarize regulations for x-ray operators.\n– review image recording and processing as well as patient exposures and positioning.\n– explain the responsibilities of covered entities under HIPAA including the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule.\n– Identify the common characteristics shared among most drugs involved in the most serious adverse drug interactions.\n– Identify a common food product that greatly increases blood levels of simvastatin and atorvastatin. \n\n\n\n Date: \n Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026\n\n\n Time:\n\n9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nRegistration opens at 8:30 a.m.\n\n\n Location: \n\nGeisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\nSnacks provided; meals are on your own\n\n\n Fees: \n\n$145 – PDA/ADA member dentists\n$0 – PDA Retired/Life member dentists\n$245 – Non-member dentists\n$85 – Non-dentist dental team\n\n\n CE Credits: \n 6 CE credits for dentists\, hygienists\, assistants and EFDAs\n\n\n\nOnline registration is available to PDA member dentists and non-dentist dental team members. Anyone registering online will need a username and password. Contact PDA before you register. Do NOT create your own username and password as you may be charged the wrong fee. Call (717) 234-5941\, ext. 117 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After hours or holidays email rvn@padental.org.\nAll PDA member dentists have a username and password for PDA’s website. For many dentists\, your username will be your first initial\, last name and 4 digit year of birth with no spaces or punctuation. The default password is lowercase letters ada followed by your ADA membership number (no spaces or punctuation). Contact PDA via phone or email rvn@padental.org if you need assistance to register. \nRegister for this Event
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/cedan4_26-drug-interactions-radiation-safety-and-hipaa-compliance/
LOCATION:Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\, Danville\, 17821\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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