April 17-18, 2026 • Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa • 2198 Sweet Root Rd, Bedford, PA 15522
Continuing Education - Saturday, April 18
Act 31 – Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals
Presented by Angela M. Stout, DMD, MPH (breakfast provided)
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 2 CE credits appropriate for all attendees.
Act 31 is a requirement for all PA dental license holders (dentists, hygienists and EFDAs).
Education Methods: lecture, slides, case studies and discussion
PDA’s program, Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals, focuses on training dental professionals and is approved by the Department of Human Services as well as the PA State Board of Dentistry and will fulfill the Act 31 mandatory CE requirement for dentists, hygienists and EFDAs.
At the conclusion of the course, the participant can expect to:
- Understand categories of child abuse as defined by the Child Protective Services Law.
- Recognize universal child abuse indicators.
- Recognize signs of abuse.
- Understand the legal responsibilities as mandated reporters.
- Know when, how and where to report suspected abuse, and what happens after a report is made.
- Understand the protections for reporters and penalties for failure to report.
ATTENTION: Attendees will be asked to provide their full name, license number, date of birth and the last 4 digits of their social security number. PDA will transmit this information to the state to verify that you completed this course needed for license renewal in March 2027.
About the Speaker
Angela M. Stout, DMD, MPH
Dr. Stout is a pediatric dentist in private practice in Erdenheim, PA. She completed her dental degree in 1993 at Temple University School of Dentistry and a three-year pediatric dental residency at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. While teaching full-time, Dr. Stout completed a Master’s Degree in Public Health at University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. Dr. Stout has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Greetings from the ADA President at PDA’s Business Meeting
Presented by Richard J. Rosato, DMD, President of the American Dental Association
9:00 a.m.
Join us at PDA’s Business Meeting to hear the latest news from your elected leaders about PDA’s initiatives, financial health and plans for the future, as well as an update from our lobbyists on PDA’s legislative agenda. ADA’s president, Dr. Rich Rosato will join us this year to share his goals and accomplishments after 6 months on the job. There is no fee to attend the business meeting and all PDA members in good standing are invited and encouraged to participate.
About the Speaker
Richard J. Rosato, DMD
Dr. Rosato, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Concord, Hanover and Peterborough, New Hampshire, who previously served as First District Trustee of the ADA.
Dr. Rosato has served in many leadership roles, including chair of the ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs, and as chair of the ADA Election Commission. He was president of the New Hampshire Dental Society and the New Hampshire Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Society. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Rosato has also served on the Boards of the ADA Business Enterprises, Inc., ADA Business Innovation Group and the ADA Innovation Advisory Committee.
Emergency Preparedness in the Dental Office
Presented by Ross P. Karlin DMD, FAGD
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 1.5 CE credits appropriate for all attendees.
Education Methods: lecture, slides, case studies and discussion
Medical emergencies can and do happen in a dental office. Being prepared is the key to managing the situation to ensure the best possible outcome.
The discussion should include doctors and their staff, since an emergency is best handled with a well-trained team.
Participants can expect to learn:
- Preparation
- Training
- Roles and responsibilities
- Equipment
- Supplies
- Emergency drugs
- Training
- Recognition
- When is it an emergency
- Calling for help
- 911
- What happens
- How does the system work
- 911
- What to do until help arrives
- Treating the patient
- Gathering information
- Facilitating the response
- Interacting with emergency responders
- Post-Incident follow-up
- Outcome
- Documentation
- Required reporting
About the Speaker
Ross P. Karlin, DMD, FAGD
Dr. Karlin is a general dentist who maintains a private practice in Millburn, NJ. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1983. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at Tufts University. With an avid interest in emergency care, Dr. Karlin became an Emergency Medical Technician while he was in college. Since then, he has volunteered actively on a local ambulance squad. In addition, Dr. Karlin is a member of the faculty of the CPR Training Center at UMDNJ and regularly teaches CPR and other continuing education programs to dentists, dental students, and EMTs. Dr. Karlin has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Student and Resident Poster Contest
12:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 1 CE credit appropriate for all attendees.
Education Methods: self-study and discussion
Visit the poster contest area anytime between 12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to speak with dental students and residents about their research projects. Your votes will help select the winners and you will earn 1 CE credit for reviewing the research posters.
Restoring Teeth with High-Strength Injectable Composite
Presented by Robert D. Marus, DDS, AAACD, FICD
1:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. 3 CE credits appropriate for dentists, dental assistants and EFDAs.
Education Methods: lecture, slides, case studies and discussion
As a result of the latest high-strength injectable composite technology, dentists can now quickly, easily and predictably treat Class V (abfraction), Class l, Class ll and Class Vl lesions with beauty, strength and function beyond patient expectations. This course will demonstrate how to use high-strength injectable composite quickly and easily, so that an aesthetic result with a high success rate and predictable outcome can be achieved.
At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
- Incorporate injectable composite into your practice.
- Place injectable composite in cervical (abfraction) lesions so that they don’t fall out, which is an untapped resource in your practice.
- Quickly treat incisal and occlusal wear with injectable composite.
- Use today’s 8th generation universal adhesives to create “Super Dentin.”
About the Speaker
Robert D. Marus, DDS, AAACD, FICD
Dr. Robert Marus of Yardley, Pennsylvania, is accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is one of five dentists in PA to receive this honor and one of 450 accredited members worldwide. Dr. Marus currently lectures on techniques in cosmetic and restorative dentistry and has been published in numerous national and international publications. Dr. Marus has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.