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SUMMARY:Nutrition and Oral Care Products
DESCRIPTION: \nNutrition and Oral Care Products: Demystifying This Dynamic Duo to Build a Personalized Approach to Oral Health\nSix CE credits recommended for dentists\, hygienists\, EFDAs and assistants.\nEducation Methods: lecture\, slides\, and discussion\n\nThis comprehensive course delves into the powerful partnership between nutrition and oral care products for optimal oral health. By exploring the intersection of dietary choices and the latest advancements in oral care products\, participants will gain a nuanced understanding of how to incorporate both nutritional advice and the effective use of OTC products into patient guidance. Dental professionals will gain information on:\n– symptoms of nutritional deficiencies and supplement excesses\n– dietary supplements\, oral probiotics and the impact of food fads on oral health\n– how allergies and sensitivities factor into decision making for product choices in our practice and recommendations to patients\n– the risks associated with E-cigarette vapor ingredients\n– the science behind new and unique oral care products on the market\n– trends like Sodium Laurel Sulfate\, BPA and Triclosan\nPresented by: Linda Straub-Bruce\, RDH\, PHDHP\, MHSA\, FADHA\, operations and finance director of a busy multi-doctor practice in Erie\, PA and part-time clinical faculty member at the LECOM Dental Outreach Clinic. Linda has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. \n\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nFriday\, November 14\, 2025\n            \n\n\nTime:\n9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\n            Registration at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and lunch provided\n\n\nLocation:\nDuBois Country Club\n            \n\n\nFees:\n            \n$170 – PDA/ADA Member dentist\n            $95 – PDA Retired/Life Member\n            $270 – Nonmember dentist\n            $95 – Non-dentist dental team\n\n\nCE Credits:\n            \n 6 continuing education credits \n            \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\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/ce8dist325-nutrition-and-oral-care-products-5/
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
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SUMMARY:Dental Trauma-Practices for Immediate and Long-Term Care
DESCRIPTION:This course\, originally scheduled for 9/3\, will be held on Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025.\nDental Trauma–Practices for Immediate and Long-Term Care \n6 CE credits appropriate for dentists\, assistants and EFDAs\nEducation Method: powerpoint\, lecture\, case studies and discussion \nInjuries to the teeth can occur at any age and clinicians need to be prepared to administer appropriate emergency treatment while focusing on the long-term esthetic\, function and health of the oral cavity.  Using case scenarios\, Dr. Ray will discuss the diagnosis and clinical management of crown fractures\, horizontal intra-alveolar root fractures\, luxations and avulsions for both the adult and pediatric patient. Dr. Ray also will discuss the prevention and management of complications after trauma.\nPresented by Herbert L. Ray\, Jr.\, DMD\, who is in a private practice with his sister\, Dr. Heidi Ray\, and is an associate professor in the Endodontic Department at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. \nAt the end of the course\, participants should be able to:\n– assess a trumatic injury to the teeth\n– manage different types of traumatic injuries to mature and immature teeth\n– address complications such as root resorption \n \n\n\n\n Date: \n Rescheduled to Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025\n\n\n Time:\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\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\n\nOnline 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.\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.
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/dental-trauma-practices-for-immediate-and-long-term-care/
LOCATION:Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\, Danville\, 17821\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20250930T204753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T201529Z
UID:10000052-1764201600-1764287999@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Learn More
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/thanksgiving/2025-11-27/
CATEGORIES:PDA Office Closed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20250929T194652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T193622Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Wellness Academy 2.0
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nInteractive lecture and discussion\nIntro to investing Asset Allocation\nMastering the Art of Alternative Investments\nRetirement Plan Design Building a Thriving Practice: From Startup to Success\nAdvanced Planning Strategies: Unlock New Revenue Streams with Specialized ExpertiseVirtual format– 90 minute sessions\nDates: 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.\nRegistration 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.\nRegistration deadline: September 15\, 2025
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/financial-wellness-academy-2-0/2025-11-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PDA Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20251211T220252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T220307Z
UID:10001138-1764288000-1764374399@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:PDA Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/pda-office-closed/2025-11-28/
CATEGORIES:PDA Office Closed
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20250930T204930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T201611Z
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SUMMARY:Advent
DESCRIPTION:Learn More
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/advent/2025-11-30/
CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T153000
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SUMMARY:CE 43 Perio: Translate Diagnoses; Getting Soft Tissue Right
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia County Dental Society & Pennsylvania Dental Association present: \n8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Periodontics: Translating Perio Diagnoses into Clinical Practice and Too Little\, Too Much: Getting the Soft Tissue Just Right\nPresented by: Dr. Adam Saltz\, who maintains a practice in South Portland\, Maine and is the managing editor for Decisions in Dentistry. Dr. Saltz graduated from the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio\, where he obtained his Master of Science degree and Certificate in Periodontics. He completed his dental training and received a Master of Public Health degree from Nova Southeastern University. ADA recognized him in 2023 with a 10 Under 10 Award for his contributions in education\, public health and organized dentistry. Dr. Saltz has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. \nPart 1 Translating Perio Diagnoses into Clinical Practice – Patients with advanced periodontal destruction pose a unique challenge to the restorative dentist. Arriving at the proper diagnosis and prognosis for patients with poor oral and overall health will improve the way we rehabilitate an otherwise hopeless dentition.\nPart 2 Getting the Soft Tissue Just Right – This session will aid the dental team as they diagnose\, treat and maintain mucogingival defects and excessive gingival display. The team can set reasonable clinical expectations and improve long-term health and marginal stability. \nEducation methods: lecture\, slide presentation and discussion.\n\n \n\n\n\nDate:\nWednesday\, December 3\, 2025\n\n\nTime:\n8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\n\n\nLocation:\nCourtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue\n\n\nFees:\n\n$175 – PCDS Member\n$250 – ADA/PDA Member dentist\n$300 – Non-member dentist\n$95 – Non-dentist dental team employed by ADA/PDA member\n$125 – Non-dentist dental team employed by non-member\n\n\nCE Credits:\n 6 credit hours recommended for dentists and hygienists\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. \nFull-day course tuition includes lunch and FREE parking. \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 via email or call (717) 234-5941. \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\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. \nPlease contact Rebecca Von Nieda at (717) 234-5941\, ext. 117 with any questions about the meeting or online registration.
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/ce-43-perio-translate-diagnoses-getting-soft-tissue-right/
LOCATION:Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue\, 4100 Presidential Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other CE
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20251205T080541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T194425Z
UID:10001088-1764892800-1764892800@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Offering Predictable Smiles CE Course
DESCRIPTION: \n \nRegister for this Event
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/imp_dec5-offering-predictable-smiles-ce-course-4/
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20250930T205652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T224714Z
UID:10000057-1765152000-1765238399@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Bodhi Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn More
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/bodhi-day/2025-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20250929T194652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T193622Z
UID:10000126-1765479600-1765485000@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Financial Wellness Academy 2.0
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nInteractive lecture and discussion\nIntro to investing Asset Allocation\nMastering the Art of Alternative Investments\nRetirement Plan Design Building a Thriving Practice: From Startup to Success\nAdvanced Planning Strategies: Unlock New Revenue Streams with Specialized ExpertiseVirtual format– 90 minute sessions\nDates: 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.\nRegistration 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.\nRegistration deadline: September 15\, 2025
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/financial-wellness-academy-2-0/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PDA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20250930T210115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T202152Z
UID:10000060-1765670400-1765756799@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Hanukkah
DESCRIPTION:Learn More
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/hanukkah/2025-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20251213T165352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T165352Z
UID:10001181-1765756800-1765843199@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Nomination Deadline!
DESCRIPTION:Last day to submit nominations for the Outstanding New Dentist Award. View the details and the form to submit here.
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/nomination-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Important Reminders
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20250930T212657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T194749Z
UID:10000063-1765962000-1765989000@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Local Anesthetics and Act 31 Child Abuse Recognition\, Report
DESCRIPTION:Local Anesthetics: Old Drugs\, New Drugs and Staying Out of Trouble PLUS Act 31: Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting \n6 CE credits appropriate for dentists\, hygienists\, assistants and EFDAs. Act 31 is a requirement for all PA dental license holders (dentists\, hygienists and EFDAs).\nEducation Method: powerpoint\, lecture and discussion \nChild Abuse Recognition and Reporting (Act 31) will be presented to fulfill the mandatory CE requirement for dentists\, hygienists and EFDAs but the lecture is appropriate for all dental team members.\nLocal anesthetics and 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– calculate maximum recommended doses of local anesthetics based on patient body weight.\n– discuss the mechanism of action of phentolamine mesylate.\n– recognize signs of abuse.\n– understand the legal responsibilities of mandated reporters.\n– Know when\, how and where to report suspected abuse and what happens after a report is made. \n\n\n\n Date: \n Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025\n\n\n Time:\n9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nRegistration opens at 8:30 a.m.\n\n\n Location: \nGeisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\nSnacks provided; meals are on your own\n\n\n Fees: \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. 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.\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.
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/local-anesthetics-and-act-31-child-abuse-recognition-report/
LOCATION:Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\, Danville\, 17821\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20251211T220455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T193049Z
UID:10001144-1766534400-1766620799@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:PDA Office Closing at 12PM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/pda-office-closing-at-1pm/2025-12-24/
CATEGORIES:PDA Office Closed
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20250930T213141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T202441Z
UID:10000066-1766620800-1766707199@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Learn More
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/christmas/2025-12-25/
CATEGORIES:PDA Office Closed
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20250930T213418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T202624Z
UID:10000068-1766707200-1766793599@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Kwanzaa
DESCRIPTION:Learn More
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/kwanzaa/2025-12-26/
CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20251211T220551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T220551Z
UID:10001150-1766707200-1766793599@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:PDA Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/pda-office-closed-2/
CATEGORIES:PDA Office Closed
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20251213T165759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T165759Z
UID:10001182-1767139200-1767225599@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Submission Deadline!
DESCRIPTION:Last day to submit your District/Local achievements for the Presidential Citation Award. View the form and submit here.
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/submission-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Important Reminders
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20250930T213616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T201828Z
UID:10000943-1767225600-1767311999@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn More
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/new-years-day/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:PDA Office Closed
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20251001T185405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T202842Z
UID:10000073-1767744000-1767830399@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Russian Orthodox Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Learn More
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/russian-orthodox-christmas/2026-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20251213T170043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T151932Z
UID:10001183-1768521600-1768607999@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Deadline - Stmt. of Interest
DESCRIPTION:This is the last day to submit your Statement of Interest for Candidates for the Offices of ADA Delegate and Alternate Delegate. View the form and submit here.
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/deadline-stmt-of-interest/
CATEGORIES:Important Reminders
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20251001T190749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T203035Z
UID:10000076-1768780800-1768867199@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn More
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day/2026-01-19/
CATEGORIES:PDA Office Closed
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20251219T223137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T223137Z
UID:10001270-1769731200-1769817599@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:PDA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:at Seven Springs during the Leadership Conference.
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/pda-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Seven Springs Resort
CATEGORIES:BOT Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T144500
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20251108T203810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T212400Z
UID:10001046-1769796000-1769870700@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:2026 PDA Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the…\n2026 PDA Leadership Conference – a winter getaway with clinical and leadership skills\n \nFriday\, January 30\, 2026\nFree time to ski and enjoy the resort\n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — Leadership Topic: What You Got Here Won’t Get You There: Lessons in Leadership presented by Dean Marnie Oakley\nDinner is on your own so you can make plans with other attendees\, family and friends \nSaturday\, January 31\, 2026\n8:00 a.m. — Registration and Breakfast for Leadership Conference Attendees\n8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. — Leadership Topic: Serious Business of Happiness in Dentistry presented by Jackson Kerchis\n9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. — CE Topic: AI in Dentistry presented by Dr. Suvendra Vijayan\n11:45 a.m. — Luncheon for Leadership Conference Attendees\n12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. — CE Topic: New Methods for Endodontic Treatment presented by Dr. Herbert L. Ray\, Jr.\n\nOvernight accommodations are available at $238.10 per night including resort fees and applicable taxes. For reservations\, call (855) 947-0438 and provide the group code B7SPDA26. The hotel reservation deadline is December 30\, 2025. The resort offers many indoor and outdoor activities – click here for more information. Don’t miss this winter getaway that’s close to home! \nDISCOUNTED LIFT TICKETS AND SKIING INFORMATION – Enter promotion code: B7SPDA26\n\n \n\n\n\nDate:\n January 30-31\, 2026\n\n\nTime:\n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. On Friday\n8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. On Saturday\n\n\n\nLocation:\nSeven Springs Mountain Resort\n\n\n\nFees:\n\n$75 – ADA/PDA Member dentist\n$115 – Non-member dentist\n$75 – Non-dentist dental team; guest or spouse\n$30 – Dental Student\n\n\n\nCE Credits:\n 4 clinical CE credit hours\n\n\n\n\n  \nCancellation policy: Refunds will be issued less a 10% administrative fee if the registration is cancelled in writing on or before January 21. Refunds are not issued for cancellations received after January 21.\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 4 (four) continuing education credits. \n  \nTo register online please follow these steps:\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 via email or call (717) 234-5941. \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  \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 online registration. \n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/2026lc-2026-pda-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Seven Springs Mountain Resort\, Seven Springs Mountain Resort\n777 Water Wheel Dr\, Champion\, 15622
CATEGORIES:PDA Events,PDA Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20260115T145114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T145421Z
UID:10001545-1770057000-1770060600@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Bridging the Info Gap
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/bridging-the-info-gap/2026-02-02/
CATEGORIES:PDA Events
LOCATION:https://www.padental.org/event/bridging-the-info-gap/2026-02-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20260115T193942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T193942Z
UID:10001554-1770120000-1770123600@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Dental Stewardship in Practice: A Case-Based Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This webinar\, hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Health\, will review scenarios encountered by dental providers and the role of antibiotics. Dental CE credits will be available.\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister at: cde.dental.upenn.edu/Course/1683-PA-DoH-Antibiotic-Stewardship-Task-Force-Webinar
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/dental-stewardship-in-practice-a-case-based-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Other CE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20260115T181719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T182146Z
UID:10001552-1770231600-1770235200@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Interview Tips Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Nail your interviews with this webinar on preparation\, strategies\, questions you may be asked and questions you should ask\, to get a feel for what to expect! \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Jr1vcVN-SXqLMs4Um6FiSQ
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/interview-tips-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Dental Student Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20251229T205618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T152917Z
UID:10000273-1770366600-1770393600@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:DKU Dentists Keeping Up!
DESCRIPTION:The Dental Society of Chester County and Delaware County Proudly Presents:\nDKU Dentists Keeping Up!\n\n6 CEU Lecture Credits Per Course\nGet 30 hrs of CEU Requirements Fulfilled with this One Lecture Series\nDownload the Course Brochure Here \n*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.\n\nMeetings will be held at the Springfield Country Club on Route 320\, Springfield\, Delaware County\, PA.\nRegistration 8:30 AM Lecture 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nContinental breakfast and luncheon included. \n\nFriday\, February 6\, 2026\nSeena Patel\, DMD\, MPH – Phoenix\, AZ\nDr. 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. \nAM: “My Jaw Hurts! What do I do?” An Overview of Temporomandibular Disorders Diagnosis & Management\nPM: Non-Odontogenic Sources of Tooth Pain: Demystifying the Mystery of “Phantom Tooth Pain”\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nFriday\, April 24\, 2026\nRico D. Short\, DMD – Smyrna\, GA\nDr. 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.  \nMastering the Art & Science of Modern Endodontics\nThis 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.\nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUnderstand and apply modern diagnostic tools such as CBCT to enhance accurate diagnosis and treatment planning\nEvaluate and implement current best practice in canal instrumentation\, irrigation\, and obturation\nIncorporating advanced materials in endodontics such as heat-treated instruments and bioceramics\n\nFriday\, May 15\, 2026 \nUche Odiatu\, DMD – Toronto\, Ontario\nDr. 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. \nAM: Inflammation SOS: Patients on Fire!\nPM: Unlocking the Secrets of your Patients’ Microbiome!\nThe 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.\nLearning Objectives:  \n\nMake the connection between diabetes\, insulin resistance\, and inflammation\nLearn  how to spot the sleep-deprived patient\nSpot how stress shows up in your patient’s mouth\nIdentify 7 key foods & lifestyle habits that contribute to inflammation!\nLearn which exercises best fight inflammation in your body\n\nThe 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.\nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain insight into Prebiotics\, Probiotics & Postbiotics\nLearn why new findings about your patients’ gut flora are shaking the very foundation of health & healing\nUnderstanding the relationships between your gut health and your emotional health\nSee how your gut health influences your immune system\, metabolism\, digestion\, and energy levels and emotional well-being\nDiscover the role of gut integrity & the body’s immune system to put out the fires of gingivitis & periodontitis.\n\nFEES\nEarly Bird Special for full series: Must register by August 31\, 2025\nMembers of the Dental Society of Chester and Delaware Counties – $645\nAll non-society members (other ADA members) – $695\nAll non-society members (non-ADA members) – $765 \nAfter August 31\, 2025\nMembers of the Dental Society of Chester and Delaware Counties\nReservations for the entire series – $695\nIndividual courses – $210     Three courses – $560     Four courses – $655\nOther ADA Members\nReservations for the entire series – $745\nIndividual courses – $225      Three courses – $600     Four courses – $695\nNon-ADA Members\nReservations for the entire series – $815\nIndividual courses – $240      Three courses – $635     Four courses – $755\nStaff 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.\nCancellations and Refund Policy\nNo refunds will be made. \nThe 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. \n*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.  \n  \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/dku-dentists-keeping-up-2/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Springfield Country Club\, 400 Sproul Rd\, Springfield\, PA\, 19064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Society Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20251027T141106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T204342Z
UID:10000493-1771200000-1771286399@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:President's Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn More
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/presidents-day/2026-02-16/
CATEGORIES:PDA Office Closed
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260403T183604
CREATED:20251028T180724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T204530Z
UID:10000504-1771372800-1771459199@www.padental.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Learn More
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/ash-wednesday/2026-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations
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