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SUMMARY:Oral Pathology - Recognition\, Diagnosis and Management
DESCRIPTION:Register for this Event \n\nPractical Oral Pathology from Recognition to Action \nSix CE credits recommended for dentists\, hygienists\, dental assistants and EFDAs \nEducation Methods: lecture\, slides and discussion \nThis course focuses on practical approaches to differential diagnoses\, triage\, and biopsy of the most commonly encountered infections\, inflammatory conditions and neoplastic lesions. Attendees can expect to be able to:\n— Formulate a differential diagnosis of common hard and soft tissue pathologies.\n— Stratify risk potential of lesions and determine the best course of actions.\n— Review the most commonly prescribed medications for oral infections or inflammatory conditions.\n— Learn basic biopsy indications\, armamentarium and technique.\n— Understand when and where to refer to definitive treatment if necessary. \nPresented 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. \nDate:  Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026 \nLocation: Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center \nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.\nSnacks provided; meals are on your own  \nFees:\n $150 – PDA/ADA member dentists\n$0 – PDA Retired/Life member dentists\n$250 – Non-member dentists\n$90 – Non-dentist dental team \nCE Credits:  6 CE credits for dentists\, hygienists\, assistants and EFDAs \nOnline 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.\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. \nRegister for this Event
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/dedan2_26-oral-pathology-recognition-diagnosis-and-management/
LOCATION:Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\, Danville\, 17821\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Nitrous Oxide; Pulp Therapy and Metabolic Bone Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Register for this Event \n\nNitrous Oxide in Dentistry; Dental Manifestations of Metabolic Bone Disorders and Pulp Therapy in Primary and Permanent Teeth\nSix CE credits recommended for dentists\, hygienists\, dental assistants and EFDAs\nEducation Methods: lecture\, slides and discussion\nThis 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.\nAttendees can expect to be able to:\n— Understand the pharmacological basis of nitrous oxide.\n— Learn the indications and contraindications for the use of nitrous oxide.\n— Discuss practical tips for successful use of nitrous oxide in dentistry.\n— Learn more about XLH and recognize the dental manifestations of XLH.\n— Assess and diagnose XLH.\n— Differentiate between pulp conditions and formulate appropriate diagnoses.\n— Select and justify suitable pulp therapy procedures based on clinical findings\, patient age and evidence-based guidelines.\n— Demonstrate understanding of current materials and techniques used in vital and non-vital pulp therapy.\n— Evaluate outcomes and complications associated with pulp therapy and propose strategies for prevention and management.\n \nPresented 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 is also an attending at Riley Children’s 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. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n Date: Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\n\n\n\n Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nRegistration opens at 8:30 a.m.\n\n\nLocation: Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\n\n\n\n Snacks provided; meals are on your own\n\n\n\nFees:\n $150 – PDA/ADA member dentists\n$0 – PDA Retired/Life member dentists\n$250 – Non-member dentists\n$90 – Non-dentist dental team\n\n\n CE Credits: 6 CE credits for dentists\, hygienists\, assistants and EFDAs\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline 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.\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. \nRegister for this Event
URL:https://www.padental.org/event/cedan1_26-nitrous-oxide-pulp-therapy-and-metabolic-bone-disorders/
LOCATION:Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\, Danville\, 17821\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T090000
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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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SUMMARY:A New Era in Conservative Esthetic Dentistry
DESCRIPTION:A New Era in Conservative Esthetic Dentistry \n6 CE credits appropriate for dentists\, assistants and EFDAs\nEducation Method: powerpoint\, lecture and discussion \nThis course will examine how technology has made it possible for clinicians to turn any prepped veneer case into a no-prep case\, making our treatment much more conservative and more acceptable to the patient. A new approach to new patient exams with the use of a digital scanner and an included oral health software suite will also be shown to see how it can increase patient understanding and acceptance to necessary treatment.\nPresented by Michael DiTolla\, DDS\, FAGD\, who served as the Director of Clinical Education for Glidewell Labs for 15 years before going back to a private practice focused on clear aligners\, veneers and obstructive sleep apnea in Lodi\, California. Dr. DiTolla has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. \nAt the end of the course\, participants can expect to have a greater understanding of:\n– the rationale for turning prepped veneer cases into no-prep cases.\n– the software necessary to plan and execute an esthetic no-prep veneer case.\n– how to stop inadvertently under-reducing preparations which leads to bulky\, unesthetic crowns.\n– a new way to adjust permanent crowns prior to final cementation. \n\n\n\n Date: \n Wednesday\, November 5\, 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\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/a-new-era-in-conservative-esthetic-dentistry/
LOCATION:Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\, Danville\, 17821\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Medical Management of Caries
DESCRIPTION:Medical Management of Caries (MMC) \n6 CE credits appropriate for dentists\, hygientists\, assistants and EFDAs\nEducation Method: powerpoint\, lecture\, demonstration and discussion \nYou will learn how\, when and why to best employ medical measures for dental disease management before using surgery\, sedation or general anesthesia. A first generation of MMC techniques plus devices has been validated worldwide at the highest level but a new and emerging second generation is changing everything. There has NEVER been a more exciting time to be in dentistry!\nPresented by John Frachella\, DMD and Jonathan Norris\, DDS. Dr. Frachella sees the medical management of caries as the new\, highly preventive standard of care for the treatment of world-wide populations of patients who desperately need dental services the most. Dr. Norris is an advocate for the practice of minimally invasive dentistry with a focus on non-surgical intervention and reducing pediatric sedations. Neither clinician has any relevant financial relationships to disclose. \nAt the end of the course\, participants should have a greater understanding of:\n– the use of glass ionomer materials in caries management\n– SMART = Silver Modified Atraumatic Restorative Technique\n– managing dental caries in individuals who need more and more restorative work \n\n\n\n Date: \n Wednesday\, October 8\, 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/medical-management-of-caries/
LOCATION:Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\, Danville\, 17821\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDA Sponsored CE
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