Pennsylvania Dental Association

Feast of the Assumption
2026-08-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | PA
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Labor Day
2026-09-07 | PA

Patriot Day
2026-09-11 | PA

Rosh Hashanah
2026-09-11 | PA

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.

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

Yom Kippur
2026-09-21 | PA

Nitrous Oxide; Pulp Therapy and Metabolic Bone Disorders
2026-09-23 09:00 - 16:30 | Geisinger Medical Center, Henry Hood Center, Danville, 17821, United States
Nitrous Oxide in Dentistry; Dental Manifestations of Metabolic Bone Disorders and Pulp Therapy in Primary and Permanent Teeth
Six CE credits recommended for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and EFDAs
Education Methods: lecture, slides and discussion
This 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.
Attendees can expect to be able to:
— Understand the pharmacology basis of nitrous oxide.
— Learn the indications and contra-indications for the use of nitrous oxide.
— Discuss practical tips for successful use of nitrous oxide in dentistry.
— Learn more about XLH and recognize the dental manifestations of XLH.
— Assess and diagnose XLH.
— Differentiate between pulp conditions and formulate appropriate diagnoses.
— Select and justify suitable pulp therapy procedures based on clinical findings, patient age and evidence-based guidelines.
— Demonstrate understanding of current materials and techniques used in vital and non-vital pulp therapy.
— Evaluate outcomes and complications associated with pulp therapy and propose strategies for prevention and management.

Presented 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.

Date:
Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Time:

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

Location:

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

Fees:

$150 – PDA/ADA member dentists
$0 – PDA Retired/Life member dentists
$250 – Non-member dentists
$90 – 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. 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.
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.
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Sukkot
2026-09-25 | PA

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

Bridging the Info Gap
2026-10-05 18:30 - 19:30 | 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!

Oral Pathology - Recognition, Diagnosis and Management
2026-10-07 09:00 - 16:30 | Geisinger Medical Center, Henry Hood Center, Danville, 17821, United States
Practical Oral Pathology from Recognition to Action
Six CE credits recommended for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and EFDAs
Education Methods: lecture, slides and discussion
This 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:
— Formulate a differential diagnosis of common hard and soft tissue pathologies.
— Stratify risk potential of lesions and determine the best course of actions.
— Review the most commonly prescribed medications for oral infections or inflammatory conditions.
— Learn basic biopsy indications, armamentarium and technique.
— Understand when and where to refer to definitive treatment if necessary.

Presented 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.

Date:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Time:

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registation 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. 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.
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.
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ADA 2026 Scientific Session
2026-10-08 - 2026-10-10 | Indianapolis, Indianapolis
For more information, visit https://www.ada.org/education/scientific-session.

ADA Annual Session HOD
2026-10-10 - 2026-10-13 | PA

Columbus Day
2026-10-12 | PA

Identification and Beyond: Exploring Forensic Odontology
2026-10-16 09:00 - 16:30 | Tokishi Training Center, 124 Nypum Dr, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
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Identification and Beyond: Exploring the Many Faces of Forensic Odontology
Six CE credits recommended for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants
Education Methods: lecture, slides, case studies and discussion
This 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.
At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
— recognize how emerging research, technologies and software are advancing the field and shaping best practices in forensic odontology.
— gain insight into the processes of bite mark anaylsis and dental age assessment.
— understand the professional pathways for deeper involvement and certification in forensic dentistry.
Presented 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.

Date:
Friday, October 16, 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.

BOT Meeting
2026-10-23 | PDA Central Office, 3501 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17110

Pediatric Dentistry Fundamentals and Local Anesthesia
2026-10-30 09:00 - 16:30 | DuBois Country Club, DuBois Country Club 10 Lakeside Ave, DuBois, 15801
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Pediatric Dentistry Fundamentals and Practical Considerations of Local Anesthesia
Six CE credits for dentists, hygienists, assistants and EFDAs. Educational Methods: lecture, slides, demonstration and discussion
Pediatric 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.
This 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.
Practical Considerations of Local Anesthesia
presented 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.
Attendees can expect to learn more about:

Determining the extent, stage and grade of Periodontitis using the current AAP/EFP guidelines and “simplified” BSP method.
Using the classification to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
Best practices for performing phase-1 periodontal therapy.
Real-world scenarios including best practices for documentation, patient discussion, treatment outcomes and more.

Date:
Friday, October 30, 2026

Time:
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and lunch provided

Location:
DuBois Country Club

Fees:

$175 – PDA/ADA Member dentist
$100 – PDA Retired/Life Member
$275 – Nonmember dentist
$95 – 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 (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.

All Saint's Day
2026-11-01 | PA

Diwali
2026-11-08 | PA

Veteran's Day
2026-11-11 | PA

AI and Diagnostically Driven Dentistry
2026-11-11 08:30 - 15:30 | Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue, 4100 Presidential Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19131, United States
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Philadelphia County Dental Society & Pennsylvania Dental Association present:

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — AI and Diagnostically Driven Dentistry
Presented 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.

Presented 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.
Following this lecture, attendees can expect to:
– Learn why 2D AI is superior to your naked eye and how it creates growth for every practice.
– Understand why transillumination and fluorescence should be part of your exams.
– Know why exams will incorporate salivary and genetic diagnostics to understand their patients’ risk factors for caries and periodontal disease.
– Stop the cycle of watching, drilling and waiting for failure.
– “Up” your game in long-term maintenance of your periodontal patients via integrating lasers, oxygenation and more.

Education methods: lecture, slides, discussion and Q&A.

Date:
Wednesday, November 11, 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 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.

Thanksgiving
2026-11-26 | PA

PDA Office Closed
2026-11-27 | PA

Advent
2026-11-30 | PA

Bridging the Info Gap
2026-12-01 18:30 - 19:30 | https://www.padental.org/event/bridging-the-info-gap/2026-12-01/

Child Abuse Act 31, Drug Interactions, Act 124 Dental Pain
2026-12-04 08:30 - 15:30 | Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue, 4100 Presidential Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19131, United States
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Philadelphia County Dental Society & Pennsylvania Dental Association present:
8:30 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)
Presented 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.
Child 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.
Educational Methods: lecture, slides, case presentations and discussions.

Date:
Friday, December 4, 2026

Time:
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Registration opens at 8:00 a.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 appears if your name is displayed at the top of the website page.
3. 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.

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.

Bodhi Day
2026-12-08 | PA

Drug Interactions, Radiation Safety and HIPAA Compliance
2026-12-09 09:00 - 16:30 | Geisinger Medical Center, Henry Hood Center, Danville, 17821, United States
Three Serious Drug Interactions PLUS Radiation Safety and HIPAA Compliance
6 CE credits appropriate for dentists, hygienists, assistants and EFDAs.
Education Method: powerpoint, lecture and discussion
Radiation Safety – This course meets the training requirements for every dental x-ray operator as outlined in Pennsylvania Code, Title 25, Section 221.11.
HIPAA 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.
Presented 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.
Three 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.
Presented 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.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
– summarize regulations for x-ray operators.
– review image recording and processing as well as patient exposures and positioning.
– explain the responsibilities of covered entities under HIPAA including the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule.
– Identify the common characteristics shared among most drugs involved in the most serious adverse drug interactions.
– Identify a common food product that greatly increases blood levels of simvastatin and atorvastatin.

Date:
Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Time:

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registation 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. 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.
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.
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Hanukkah
2026-12-14 | PA
