Pennsylvania Dental Association

ADA 2026 Scientific Session
2026-10-08 - 2026-10-10 | Indianapolis, Indianapolis
For more information, visit https://www.ada.org/education/scientific-session.

Bridging the Info Gap
2026-10-05 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | https://www.padental.org/event/bridging-the-info-gap/2026-10-05/
A webinar for all PDA members. Check your email, the PDA Go app or visit padental.org/BIG to register. These are held bi-monthly. So if you can’t make it, you can view the recording or plan to attend the next one!

BOT Meeting
2026-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 | https://www.padental.org/event/bot-meeting-2/
Virtual (Budget and Dues)

Sukkot
2026-09-25
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Yom Kippur
2026-09-21

ADA 3rd District PDA Pre-Caucus Meeting
2026-09-19
Location – TBD

Denture Technology
2026-09-18 09:00 - 16:30 | Tokishi Training Center, 124 Nypum Dr, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
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Denture Technology – Analog vs. Digital Denture Technology and Protocol, Procedure and Patient Acceptance with Implant Dentures
Six CE credits recommended for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants
Education Methods: lecture, slides and discussion
The 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.
At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
— discover scanning strategies and software options.
— navigate 3D print resins–find the right resin for your workflow.
— understand proper protocol for all on x and overdentures.
— understand intra-oral attachment processing vs. laboratory processing.
— utilize techniques to preserve aesthetics and occlusion.
— leverage digital technology to increase patient loads.
Presented 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.

Date:
Friday, September 18, 2026

Time:
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration at 8:30 a.m. Snacks provided; Meals are on your own

Location:
Tokishi Training Center, 124 Nypum Dr, Wellsboro, PA16901

Fees:
$150 – PDA/ADA Member dentist
$0 – PDA Retired/Life Member or Member w/ Volunteer License
$250 – Nonmember dentist
$90 – Non-dentist dental team

CE Credits:
6 continuing education credits

Cancellation 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.

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.

Online 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).
ADA 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.

Rosh Hashanah
2026-09-11

Patriot Day
2026-09-11

Labor Day
2026-09-07

Feast of the Assumption
2026-08-15 08:00 - 17:00

Bridging the Info Gap
2026-08-04 18:30 - 19:30 | https://www.padental.org/event/bridging-the-info-gap/2026-08-04/

BOT Meeting
2026-07-31 08:00 - 17:00
Central Office, Harrisburg

PDA's Family Vacation Dental Conference 2026
2026-07-16 00:00 - 2026-07-18 00:00 | Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, Cambridge, MD, 21613
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Join us! PDA is offering you a reason to plan a vacation AND use the costs to attend the dental conference as a tax write-off.* The conference will be held July 16-18, 2026 at the AAA Four Diamond Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, Maryland.
Rooms start at $289 per night including fees before taxes and the rate is extended to three days before and three days after the meeting (based on availability). Click here to access the reservation portal created for PDA.
Important Note: the block of rooms will be held until June 17, or until rooms are exhausted. After June 17 or once rooms are exhausted, whichever shall occur first, rooms will be assigned on a space available basis at the current room rate.
*consult your accountant or tax advisor regarding any deductions of expenses to attend CE.
Conference Registration Fees
$449 for PDA/ADA member dentists;
$365 for PDA life/retired member dentists;
$299 for PDA/ADA new dentists, residents and dental students;
$599 for non-member dentists;
$365 for hygienists, dental assistants, EFDAs, non-licensed staff and guests.
Fee includes courses offered on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings, breakfast, breaks and one (1) ticket to the Friday Welcome Reception at 5:30 p.m. You can purchase additional Welcome Reception tickets for guests and children.
OR, register for individual courses at $190 per person ($299 for non-member dentists) and purchase Welcome Reception tickets separately.
Agenda
Thursday, July 16
7:15 a.m. Registration and Breakfast for CE Attendees
8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CE – Infection Control In The Era Emerging/Re-emerging Disease(s): What Dental
Practitioners Need to Know
Presented by Louis G. DePaola, DDS, MS, FAAOM, FACD, FICD
This program will provide dental providers with the latest information on the
management of recent emerging diseases as well as COVID-19 in the dental office.
And, fulfills CDE requirements for infection control and requirements for annual OSHA
training.
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (optional activity)
Tour and Tasting at RaR Brewing Company (downtown Cambridge)
Round-trip transportation provided to enjoy a tour of the brewery process and sample 4
different brews. Food is available for purchase.
$45 per person and participants must be 21 years of age or older.
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (optional activity)
Sunset Boat Cruise on the Choptank River departing from the Hyatt Pier
The captain will slowly cruise the river while you enjoy the scenery. Bottled water is
provided and you may bring your own snacks and alcoholic or non-alcoholic canned
beverages on board. There is a bathroom on the boat.
$50 per person
Friday, July 17
7:15 a.m. Registration and Breakfast for CE Attendees
8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CE – Promoting Wellness with Minimally Invasive Dental Techniques
Presented by Mark S. Wolff, DDS, PhD, Morton Amsterdam Dean, University of
Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
This lecture will cover the diagnostic criteria essential for the modern management of
dental caries. And, focus on the methods of preserving tooth structure through
treatments that can arrest, prevent, and even reverse the damage caused by dental
caries.
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. (optional activity)
Fishing Excursion departing from the Hyatt Pier
Cruise the area around the Hyatt and fish for catfish, perch and striped bass. All
equipment, bait and gratuity included in the price and it’s a great time for experienced
anglers and beginners alike.
$160 per person; a Maryland fishing license is required and will be an additional fee of
$20-$35 per person.
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Open bar and light hors d’oeuvres (food served from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.). One (1) ticket is
included with each conference package registration. Additional tickets for attendees 7
years of age and older are available for purchase. Children 6 and under are
complimentary. This event will be held indoors at the Hyatt.
Saturday, July 18
7:15 a.m. Registration and Breakfast for CE Attendees

8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CE – Implant Complications from a Restorative Perspective
Presented by Carl F. Driscoll, DMD
The attendee will be exposed to many different complications involving implant
treatment through numerous clinical examples. The handling of these complications will
be discussed so that the attendee can better treat his/her patients when unfortunate
events dictate immediate reconciliation.
3:15 – 5:30 p.m. (optional activity)
Crab Feast at the Suicide Bridge Restaurant (25-minutes from the Hyatt)
We will have a group reservation at the restaurant for an all you can eat feast with
steamed Maryland hard shell crabs, crab soup, fried chicken, clam strips and more! The
all-inclusive price will be announced in May after crabs are in season. Consider booking
tickets on the 1:30 p.m. 90-minute riverboat cruise that leaves from the restaurant and
then join the crab feast.

To register please follow these steps:
Non-dentist dental team members who are not attending the meeting with a dentist should email PDA or call (717) 234-5941, ext. 117.
1. Sign in to the website. Every 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. The password is lowercase ada and your ADA number. Pricing will be applied based on your membership status once you sign in to the website. If you don’t remember your username and password, please contact PDA’s membership department.
2. Click the Register Myself button and an Add button will appear for each event. Click the “Add” button to select the events you will attend. NOTE: Register Myself button will not appear unless your name is displayed at the top of the web page. Click the words Sign In.
3. To register non-dentist (hygienists, assistants or non-licensed guests) attendees for the course, 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.
Click the “Add” button next to the events your guest will attend.
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.
Please contact Rebecca Von Nieda, PDA’s director of meetings and administration, at (717) 234-5941, ext. 117 with any questions about the meeting or online registration.
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Fourth of July
2026-07-04

PDA Office Closed
2026-07-03

Juneteenth
2026-06-19

2026 Chautauqua Dental Congress
2026-06-18 00:00 - 2026-06-19 00:00 | Harbor Hotel, Harbor Hotel, Celeron, NY
Two tracks of CE – one for dentists and a separate track for staff. Thursday concurrent courses offered at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Friday’s sessions are 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Dentists $295 for members; $349 for non-members.
Hygienists and staff $195; $225 for non-members.
Visit the website or call (716) 995-6300 to register over the phone.

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Bridging the Info Gap
2026-06-01 18:30 - 19:30 | https://www.padental.org/event/bridging-the-info-gap/2026-06-01/

MOM-N-PA Dental Mission
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-30
Agri-plex, Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown, PA

Memorial Day
2026-05-25

Clear Aligners
2026-05-15 09:00 - 16:30 | Tokishi Training Center, 124 Nypum Dr, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
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Clear Aligners
Six CE credits recommended for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants
Education Methods: lecture, slides, case studies and discussion
Clear aligners have become a very popular choice for patients interested in straightening their teeth. This lecture is loaded with practical information and tips that you can use. This lecture is valuable if you are thinking of treating a clear aligner case for the very first time or are an experienced practitioner who wants to expand their practice.
At the conclusion of the course, participants should:
— have a basic knowledge of the biomechanics of tooth movement needed to move teeth with clear aligners.
— learn more about in-house orthodontic software and 3D printing.
— understand all the steps involved in treatment and know what to look for in a finished orthodontic case.

Presented by Harold Slutsky, DMD, clinical associate professor (adjunct) of Orthodontics at the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University. In addition, Dr. Slutsky is a published author in several peer-reviewed journals; is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and maintains a private practice in Northeast Philadelphia and Bensalem, PA. Dr. Slutsky has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Date:
Friday, May 15, 2026

Time:
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration at 8:30 a.m. Snacks provided; Meals are on your own

Location:
Tokishi Training Center, 124 Nypum Dr, Wellsboro, PA16901

Fees:

$150 – PDA/ADA Member dentist
$0 – PDA Retired/Life Member or Member w/ Volunteer License
$250 – Nonmember dentist
$90 – Non-dentist dental team

CE Credits:
6 continuing education credits

Cancellation 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.

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.

Online 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).
ADA 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.

Oral Cancer Screening and Management Strategies
2026-05-15 09:00 - 16:30 | The Royal Inn – Ridgway, The Royal Inn - Ridgway 17089 Boot Jack Rd #219, Ridgway, 15853
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Oral Cancer Screening and Management Strategies
Six CE credits recommended for dentists, hygienists, assistants and EFDAs.
Education Methods: lecture, slides and discussion.
The lecture will review common oral mucosal diseases including oral cancer and review risk factors for oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disease, as well as complexities in the detection methods for diagnosis of oral potentially malignant disease and review current surgical and non-surgical treatment strategies. This course also will provide guidance on the pre-cancer treatment plan including the dental evaluation prior to anticipated cancer treatment and describe the dental management of oral cancer patients including long-term follow-up as well as oral complications of head and neck cancer therapy.
Attendees can expect to learn more about:
– Evaluating the oral cavity to diagnose common oral mucosal disease including oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disease.
– The risk factors and epidemiology for oral cancer/oral potentially malignant disease.
– The current rise of HPV and its impact on the prognosis and managment of oropharyngeal cancer.
– Surgical and non-surgical treatment strategies of oral cancer/oral potentially malignant disease.
– Management and long-term follow up of the oral cancer patient and oral complications of cancer therapy.
Presented by: Thomas P. Sollecito, DMD, FDS, RCSEd, Chair of the Department of Oral Medicine and Professor of Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and Chief of the Oral Medicine Division at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Thomas P. Sollecito has received a research grant from National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. All of the relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated.

Date:
Friday, May 15, 2026

Time:
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration and breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Tuition also includes lunch

Location:
The Royal Inn 17089 Boot Jack Rd #219, Ridgway, PA 15853

Fees:

$175 – PDA/ADA Member dentist
$100 – PDA Retired/Life Member or Member w/ Volunteer License
$275 – Nonmember dentist
$95 – Non-dentist dental team

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

Cancellation 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.

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.

Online 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).
ADA 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.

DKU Dentists Keeping Up!
2026-05-15 08:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-24 08:30 - 16:00 | Springfield Country Club, 400 Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA, 19064, United States
The Dental Society of Chester County and Delaware County Proudly Presents:
DKU Dentists Keeping Up!

6 CEU Lecture Credits Per Course
Get 30 hrs of CEU Requirements Fulfilled with this One Lecture Series
Download the Course Brochure Here
*You must Log In to your PDA account to register. If you do not know your log in information, are an ADA member in another state, a non-member or a staff member, please contact Sarah at 717-234-5941, ext. 123 or sma@padental.org to register.

Meetings will be held at the Springfield Country Club on Route 320, Springfield, Delaware County, PA.
Registration 8:30 AM Lecture 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Continental breakfast and luncheon included.

Friday, February 6, 2026
Seena Patel, DMD, MPH – Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Seena Patel believes knowledge should be shared. This creates more confident practitioners, which leads to better patient care. She is passionate about the fields of orofacial pain, oral medicine, and dental sleep medicine. Each course she teaches is evidence-based, supported by unique cases that help participants learn and apply the concepts of each disorder. She received her DMD from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, her Master’s of Public Health from A.T. Still University and her Certificate of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine from the University of Southern California. Dr. Patel is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine. Dr. Patel reports no financial relationships relevant to this presentation.
AM: “My Jaw Hurts! What do I do?” An Overview of Temporomandibular Disorders Diagnosis & Management
PM: Non-Odontogenic Sources of Tooth Pain: Demystifying the Mystery of “Phantom Tooth Pain”
The AM course will review the types of TMDs: arthrogenous disorders, myogenous disorders, internal derangements, as well as other uncommon joint conditions. Etiology, pathogenesis, pain mechanisms and dysfunction, examination methods, diagnostic tests, and management strategies will be discussed. Dentists will learn how to differentiate between muscle vs. joint conditions and implement medical, dental, pharmacologic and behavioral treatments. Clinical case studies will be presented to illustrate the treatment of the various TMDs.
The PM course will provide a comprehensive review of non-odontogenic sources of tooth pain. Attendees will learn how to differentiate between odontogenic and non-odontogenic toothaches, the appropriate examination methods, diagnostic tests, and management of non-odontogenic toothaches.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Rico D. Short, DMD – Smyrna, GA
Dr. Rico D. Short is a world-renowned, board-certified endodontist with over 25 years of experience in dentistry and more than two decades specializing in endodontics. He is an expert spokesperson on endodontics for the American Dental Association (ADA). Dr. Short received his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. He earned his postdoctoral degree in Endodontics from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Short is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. His private practice, Apex Endodontics P.C, is located in Smyrna, Georgia just outside Atlanta. Dr. Short reports no financial relationships relevant to this presentation.
Mastering the Art & Science of Modern Endodontics
This all-day comprehensive lecture will bridge cutting-edge endodontic technology with evidence-based endodontics. This course will explore the latest advancements in diagnostic imaging, 3D CBCT, instrumentation, disinfection, and obturation. The participants will gain real world clinical insight on how to navigate complex cases with confidence, precision, and purpose. Emphasis throughout the lecture will be placed on integration of technology-such as CBCT, dental microscopes, irrigation techniques, and bioceramics.
Learning Objectives:

Understand and apply modern diagnostic tools such as CBCT to enhance accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
Evaluate and implement current best practice in canal instrumentation, irrigation, and obturation
Incorporating advanced materials in endodontics such as heat-treated instruments and bioceramics

Friday, May 15, 2026
Uche Odiatu, DMD – Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Uche Odiatu is a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine and a practicing dentist in Toronto. This busy health care professional is an NSCA Certified Professional Trainer, Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Boot Camp Instructor and has given 700 plus lectures in England, Canada, the USA, the Bahamas, Denmark, Bermuda, and Norway. Has been the invited guest in over 400 radio and TV shows from Alaska to Atlanta and from NYC to California. Dr. Odiatu reports no financial relationships relevant to this presentation.
AM: Inflammation SOS: Patients on Fire!
PM: Unlocking the Secrets of your Patients’ Microbiome!
The AM course will discuss “permanent lifestyle change” and QUENCH your patients’ flames & their disease risk. The oral environment has far-reaching effects on the rest of the body. Patients appreciate the dental health professional who sees the bigger picture and can Calm the Burn in the body, mind & mouth.
Learning Objectives:

Make the connection between diabetes, insulin resistance, and inflammation
Learn how to spot the sleep-deprived patient
Spot how stress shows up in your patient’s mouth
Identify 7 key foods & lifestyle habits that contribute to inflammation!
Learn which exercises best fight inflammation in your body

The PM course teaches how antibiotics, jet lag, fast food, artificial sweeteners, and environmental toxins negatively impact gut integrity & what dental pros can do! The latest science from the National Institute of Health shows the microbiome impacts overall health as much as our genes & the number one way to influence is your diet.
Learning Objectives:

Gain insight into Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics
Learn why new findings about your patients’ gut flora are shaking the very foundation of health & healing
Understanding the relationships between your gut health and your emotional health
See how your gut health influences your immune system, metabolism, digestion, and energy levels and emotional well-being
Discover the role of gut integrity & the body’s immune system to put out the fires of gingivitis & periodontitis.

FEES
Early Bird Special for full series: Must register by August 31, 2025
Members of the Dental Society of Chester and Delaware Counties – $645
All non-society members (other ADA members) – $695
All non-society members (non-ADA members) – $765
After August 31, 2025
Members of the Dental Society of Chester and Delaware Counties
Reservations for the entire series – $695
Individual courses – $210 Three courses – $560 Four courses – $655
Other ADA Members
Reservations for the entire series – $745
Individual courses – $225 Three courses – $600 Four courses – $695
Non-ADA Members
Reservations for the entire series – $815
Individual courses – $240 Three courses – $635 Four courses – $755
Staff members accompanied by a doctor will be $110 per course per person with reservation at least one week in advance. $130 per course per person at door.
Cancellations and Refund Policy
No refunds will be made.
The Dental Society of Chester County and Delaware County is an ADA CERP-recognized provider approved by the Pennsylvania Dental Association. 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. The Dental Society of Chester and Delaware County designates this activity for six continuing education credits per course.
*You must Log In to your PDA account to register. If you do not know your log in information, are an ADA member in another state, a non-member or a staff member, please contact Sarah at 717-234-5941, ext. 123 or sma@padental.org to register.
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Ascension Day
2026-05-14

Oral Mucosal Disease: An Update
2026-05-06 08:30 - 15:30
Philadelphia County Dental Society & Pennsylvania Dental Association present:

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — CE 46 Oral Mucosal Disease: An Update for the Oral Health Care Practitioner
Presented by: Thomas P. Sollecito, DMD, FDS, RCSEd, Chair of the Department of Oral Medicine and Professor of Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He has authored numerous papers and chapters related to various topics in Oral Medicine including facial pain, mucosal disease, and treatment of medically complex dental patients. Dr. Sollecito, faculty for this educational event, has received a research grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). All of the relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
The lecture will review common oral mucosal diseases encountered in daily practice focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of those disorders. Dr. Sollecito also will discuss systemic concerns in relation to oral findings.
Education methods: lecture, slides, case studies and discussion.

Date:
Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Time:
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location:
Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue

Fees:

$175 – Member dentist
$250 – ADA Member dentist
$95 – Non-dentist dental team employed by PCDS/ADA/PDA Member
$300 – Nonmember dentist
$125 – Non-dentist dental team employed by nonmember

CE Credits:

6 credit hours recommended for dentists, hygienists, 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’s membership department.
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 displayed at the top of the website page.
3. To register non-dentist (hygienists, assistants or non-licensed guests) attendees for the same course the doctor is registered to complete, click +Add a Guest under “My Registration Status:” to add your guest. Click Add to select the program they will attend.

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.

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Oral Mucosal Disease: An Update
2026-05-06 08:30 - 15:30 | Courtyard Marriott City Avenue, Courtyard Marriott City Avenue 4100 Presidential Blvd, Philadelphia, 19131
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Philadelphia County Dental Society & Pennsylvania Dental Association present:

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — CE 46 Oral Mucosal Disease: An Update for the Oral Health Care Practitioner
Presented by: Thomas P. Sollecito, DMD, FDS, RCSEd, Chair of the Department of Oral Medicine and Professor of Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He has authored numerous papers and chapters related to various topics in Oral Medicine including facial pain, mucosal disease, and treatment of medically complex dental patients. Dr. Sollecito, faculty for this educational event, has received a research grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). All of the relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
The lecture will review common oral mucosal diseases encountered in daily practice focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of those disorders. Dr. Sollecito also will discuss systemic concerns in relation to oral findings.
Education methods: lecture, slides, case studies and discussion.

Date:
Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Time:
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location:
Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue

Fees:

$175 – PCDS Member
$250 – ADA/PDA Member dentist
$95 – Non-dentist dental team employed by PCDS/ADA/PDA Member
$300 – Nonmember dentist
$125 – Non-dentist dental team employed by nonmember

CE Credits:
6 credit hours recommended for dentists, hygienists, 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’s membership department.
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 displayed at the top of the website page.
3. To register non-dentist (hygienists, assistants or non-licensed guests) attendees for the same course the doctor is registered to complete, click +Add a Guest under “My Registration Status:” to add your guest. Click Add to select the program they will attend.

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.

Vesak
2026-05-01
