Pennsylvania Dental Association

Financial Wellness Academy 2.0
2026-01-15 00:00 (America/New_York)
Financial Wellness Academy 2.0
Objectives:
Learn basic financial principles in investing and current information about financial tools available to help you meet your financial goals.
– Instructional Strategies: Interactive lecture and discussion
– Intro to investing Asset Allocation
– Mastering the Art of Alternative Investments
– Retirement Plan Design Building a Thriving Practice: From Startup to Success
– Advanced Planning Strategies: Unlock New Revenue Streams with Specialized Expertise
Virtual format – 90-minute sessions
Dates: Every other Thursday evenings 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. January 15 – March 27. The last class will be an all day, in-person course on Friday, March 27 at PDA Central Office

Registration fee: $200 *refundable if the registrant attends all courses.
Registration Deadline: January 7, 2026

Daniel B. Spickard, CLTC and Matthew S. Binstock, CLTC are Financial Representatives with Lifetime Financial Growth, a registered representative and financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Over 90% of Dan and Matt’s Clients are Medical Professionals including physicians and dentists.

The course requires a minimum of 20 registrants and a maximum of 40 registrants.

Date: January 15 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Topic: Unlocking Alpha The Future of Finance & Investing Beyond the Headlines
Presenter: Daniel B. Spickard, CLTC and Matthew S. Binstock, CLTC
Description: Investing Basics
– Intro to investing
– Asset Allocation
– Investment Concepts

Date: January 29 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Topic: Mastering the Art of Alternative Investments

Presenter: Daniel B. Spickard, CLTC, Matthew S. Binstock, CLTC, and Guest Speaker: TBD
Description: Alternative Investments
– Structured Notes
– Private Equity
– Private Credit
– Real Estate Investment Trust
– Unit Investment Trust
– Buffer Assets

Date: February 12 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Topic: Retirement Plan Design / Building a Thriving Practice
Presenter: Daniel B. Spickard, CLTC, Matthew S. Binstock, CLTC, and Guest Speaker: TBD
Description: Qualified Plan Design
– SIMPLE IRA
– 401(k)
– Profit Sharing Plan
– SEP
– Cash Balance Plan
– Captive (831B)
– Alternative Options
Date: February 26 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Topic: Executive Benefits Mastery
Presenter: Daniel B. Spickard, CLTC and Matthew S. Binstock, CLTC
Description: Non-Qualified Plans
– Executive Bonus
– Deferred Comp
– Split-Dollar
Date: March 12 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Topic: Building a Thriving Practice / The Ultimate Exit Strategy
Presenter: Daniel B. Spickard, CLTC and Matthew S. Binstock, CLTC
Description: Exit Planning/Buy In Strategies
– Buy/Sell Agreement
– One Way Buy/Sell
– Executive Bonus Strategy
– Open Discussion
Date: March 27 – In-person course – Harrisburg, PA
Topic: Advanced Planning Strategies
Presenter: Daniel B. Spickard, CLTC, Matthew S. Binstock, CLTC, and Guest Speaker: TBD
Description: Advanced Planning Strategies
– Structuring Your Business Options
– Overhead Expense Protection
– Tax Planning Strategies for Business/Personal

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Medical Management of Caries
2025-10-08 09:00 - 16:30 | Geisinger Medical Center, Henry Hood Center, Danville, 17821, United States
Medical Management of Caries (MMC)
6 CE credits appropriate for dentists, hygientists, assistants and EFDAs
Education Method: powerpoint, lecture, demonstration and discussion
You will learn how, when and why to best employ medical measures for dental disease management before using surgery, sedation or general anesthesia. A first generation of MMC techniques plus devices has been validated worldwide at the highest level but a new and emerging second generation is changing everything. There has NEVER been a more exciting time to be in dentistry!
Presented by John Frachella, DMD and Jonathan Norris, DDS. Dr. Frachella sees the medical management of caries as the new, highly preventive standard of care for the treatment of world-wide populations of patients who desperately need dental services the most. Dr. Norris is an advocate for the practice of minimally invasive dentistry with a focus on non-surgical intervention and reducing pediatric sedations. Neither clinician has any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
At the end of the course, participants should have a greater understanding of:
– the use of glass ionomer materials in caries management
– SMART = Silver Modified Atraumatic Restorative Technique
– managing dental caries in individuals who need more and more restorative work

Date:
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Time:
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.

Location:
Geisinger Medical Center, Henry Hood Center
Snacks provided; meals are on your own

Fees:
$145 – PDA/ADA member dentists
$0 – PDA Retired/Life member dentists
$245 – Non-member dentists
$85 – Non-dentist dental team

CE Credits:
6 CE credits for dentists, hygienists, assistants and EFDAs

Online registration is available to PDA member dentists and non-dentist dental team members. ADA members residing outside PA, non-member dentists and dental team members attending without a dentist will need a username and password so contact PDA before you register. 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.
All 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.

Conflict Resolution and Communication Webinar
2025-10-07 19:00 - 21:00
The PDA New Dentist Committee is pleased to offer “Conflict Resolution and Communication”, a complimentary virtual webinar designed specifically for new dentists. This webinar will be presented by Sarah Walter on Tuesday, October 7 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. This webinar does not include CE credits.

To register, CLICK HERE.
Event Description: Effective conflict resolution is a vital skill for every professional and can act as a catalyst to build a healthy work environment for both team and patients. Learn to successfully navigate challenging work dynamics and create long lasting communication skills that will assist in building a healthy work culture, leading to effective desired results. Increase self-awareness and identify personal areas of self-growth that contribute to cycles of negativity. Learn to identify and build healthy boundaries while increasing emotional awareness and areas of reactivity. Speaker Bio:

Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor. With a background in marriage, family and individual therapy, Sarah is versed in various psychotherapies, including being a trauma-informed EMDR-trained therapist. Sarah helps individuals and families find healing, help and wholeness.
One of Sarah’s long-held beliefs is that individuals and families hold immense untapped potential and growth, and she is passionate about helping others be catalysts for generational change. Believing that people are resilient, able to heal and hope again, Sarah is confident that change is possible for even the most discouraged.
The registration deadline is October 7. Please contact Sara with any questions.

Sukkot
2025-10-06
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CE 42 Direct Composite Restorations: Products To Techniques
2025-10-03 08:30 - 15:30 | Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue, 4100 Presidential Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19131, United States
Lecture and hands-on workshop

Philadelphia County Dental Society & Pennsylvania Dental Association present:
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Hands-on State of the Art Direct Composite Restorations: From Products to Techniques
Presented by: Dr. James M. Braun, who has a private practice specializing in prosthodontics in Saginaw, Michigan. For the past 25 years, Dr. Braun has lectured at dental meetings all around the country and conducted numerous hands-on workshops. He has published a variety of articles on esthetic restorative dentistry and consults for several dental manufacturers on the development of new products. Dr. Braun has no additional relevant financial relationships to disclose.
This combination lecture and hands-on workshop will showcase the best products for successful direct composite restorations. Participants will appreciate the importance of Universal Adhesives and Nano-particle Composite systems. The morning lecture portion will be followed by a hands-on composite workshop with all products and typodonts being furnished. No finishing and polishing will be undertaken as handpieces are not available.
Requirements: attendees need to bring their charged LED magnification eyewear. Masks, gloves and lab coat are optional.
Attendees will have the opportunity to win dental products in addition to being able to take home unused workshop materials with their restored typodont teeth.
Education methods: lecture, slide presentation, discussion and practice with materials. Course attendance is limited.

Date:
Friday, October 3, 2025

Time:
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location:
Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue

Fees:

Pricing reflects hands-on workshop
$275 – PCDS Member
$300 – ADA/PDA Member dentist
$400 – Nonmember dentist
$225 – Non-dentist dental team

CE Credits:
6 hands-on credit hours recommended for dentists, EFDAs and assistants

Cancellation 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.
Full-day course tuition includes lunch and FREE parking.

PDA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
ADA 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.
PDA designates this activity for 6 (six) continuing education credits.

To register online please follow these steps:
Non-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.
1. 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 via email or call (717) 234-5941.
2. 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.
3. 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.

If 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.
If 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.
Repeat the process until all guests are registered.
Please note: if the same email address is used for all registrants, only one “reminder to attend” email will be sent.

4. Click Proceed to Checkout to review your order and enter your credit card information.
5. Click Submit Order to complete your registration. You will receive a confirmation email.
Please contact Rebecca Von Nieda at (717) 234-5941, ext. 117 with any questions about the meeting or online registration.

Financial Wellness Academy 2.0
2025-10-02 19:00 - 20:30
In response to rave reviews to PDA’s first Financial Wellness Academy (FWA), PDA is now offering FWA 2.0. Participants will learn basic financial principles in investing tools to help you meet your financial goals.

Interactive lecture and discussion
Intro to investing Asset Allocation
Mastering the Art of Alternative Investments
Retirement Plan Design Building a Thriving Practice: From Startup to Success
Advanced Planning Strategies: Unlock New Revenue Streams with Specialized ExpertiseVirtual format– 90 minute sessions
Dates: Every other Thursday evenings 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. October 2 – December 11. The last class will be an all day, in-person course on Thursday, December 11 at PDA Central Office.
Registration fee: $200 *refundable if the registrant attends all courses. PDA will make an exception to the attendance requirement for members who are unable to attend due to Yom Kippur.
Registration deadline: September 15, 2025

Yom Kippur
2025-10-01
