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Pennsylvania's Dental Meeting 2020-CANCELED

Pennsylvania’s Dental Meeting – Canceled for 2020

Due to the global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) has made the difficult decision to cancel all sessions of Pennsylvania’s Dental Meeting scheduled April 24 and April 25, 2020, at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mt. Pocono, Pa.

All registered attendees will receive a full refund of the fees paid.  Please allow us time to process the refunds. Exhibitors and sponsors also will receive a full refund of monies paid to PDA to support Pennsylvania’s Dental Meeting. 

The Board of Trustees and PDA staff have been actively monitoring the situation, following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and consulting with the American Dental Association. Protecting the health and safety of our members, your staff and ultimately your patients is our priority and the reason for our decision to cancel this year’s meeting. 

We regret that the annual meeting will not be rescheduled for 2020, but PDA is exploring options to bring PDA’s business meeting and town hall open forum to interested members.

If you have any additional questions, please see the FAQs on our website at www.padental.org/PDM.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this challenging time. 

Sincerely,


Charles J. Incalcaterra, DMD
President, Pennsylvania Dental Association
When
4/25/2020
Where
Mount Airy Casino Resort 312 Woodland Road Mount Pocono 18344

Program Items

   

Friday, 24 April 2020

Description
Sponsor a Dental Student To Attend the Meeting
Please consider sponsoring a dental student who wishes to attend Pennsylvania's Dental Meeting.

Welcome Reception
Open to everyone; not just those attending Pennsylvania's Dental Meeting. Mix & mingle with friends and colleagues from across the Commonwealth. If you are bringing a guest, please see registration instructions to add a guest.
Time
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM

Board of Trustees Dinner & Awards Presentation
This event is open to all PDA members and their guests. The dinner will honor those making an impact on our profession, including PDA's outgoing president, Dr. Charles J. Incalcaterra; PDA board members who have completed their term of service and the 2020 PDA award winners who will be announced in late January. If you are bringing a guest, please see registration instructions to add a guest.
Time
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
7:30 PM

Saturday, 25 April 2020

Description
Act 124 - Pain Management Alternatives & Id of Addiction
Pain Management Alternatives and Identification of Addiction presented by E. Steven Moriconi, DMD. 2 CE credits required for dentists who hold a DEA registration or use another DEA number to prescribe controlled substances. The CE credits also are appropriate for hygienists and dental assistants. Pricing includes breakfast at 7:15 a.m.
Time
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
8:00 AM

The Science, or Lack Thereof, of Medical Marijuana
The Science, or lack thereof, of Medical Marijuana and Dental Implications presented by Richard L. Wynn, PhD. 2 CE credits recommended for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants. Pricing includes breakfast at 7:15 a.m.
Time
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
8:00 AM

Pennsylvania's Dental Meeting
Visit the exhibitors without attending a course, social event or business meeting. Available to PDA/ADA member dentists and non-dentist staff working in a dental office.
Time
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
9:00 AM

Act 31 - Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting
Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals presented by Angela M. Stout, DMD, MPH. 2 CE credits required every licensure cycle for dentists, hygienists, EFDAs and recommended for all office personnel.
Time
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
10:30 AM

Saturday Lunch Available for Purchase
Lunch is not included with any of the afternoon sessions but is available for purchase.
Time
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM

From Dental School & Beyond-Your First 10 Years of Practice
From Dental School and Beyond - A Detailed Look at Your First 10 Years of Practice presented by ADA staff and PDA member dentists. The session is appropriate for new dentists, residents, graduate students and dental students. The session is complimentary but pre-registration is required.
Time
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
1:30 PM

Women's Self Defense at Mountain Karate Academy
Join the Alliance of the Pennsylvania Dental Association and practice a few self defense techniques. Open to women ages 10 and older. Wear comfortable shirts, pants or shorts. Transportation is on your own.
Time
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
1:30 PM

Legislative Update, Business Meeting & Town Hall Open Forum
PDA’s annual business meeting will be held Saturday, April 25 beginning with a legislative update. All PDA members in good standing are encouraged to attend. In addition to the update from our lobbyists, members will have the opportunity to voice their opinion on issues affecting dentistry and participate in the Bell/PDAIS Shareholder’s Meeting. There is no fee to attend the business meeting.
Time
1:45 PM - 4:30 PM
1:45 PM

INS & OUTS of Local Anesthetic, Nitrous Oxide Administration
The INS and OUTS of Local Anesthetic Administration, Nitrous Oxide Administration and Other Methods of Pain Control Used in Dentistry presented by William P. Maher, RPh, DDS, MS. 2 CE credits recommended for dentists and hygienists.
Time
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM

Meet & Greet PDA's Executive Director
PDA's Board of Trustees will name the new executive director in 2020. This event will officially welcome the new executive director to PDA! Join us for an opportunity to meet and talk to PDA's new leader. $10 of the ticket price will be donated to the Pennsylvania Dental Foundation. Open to everyone; not just those attending Pennsylvania's Dental Meeting. The member ticket price is underwritten by PDA and our generous sponsor, the PA Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Time
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
4:30 PM

Council of Presidents' Meeting
Open to district and local presidents and president-elects.
Time
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM

Group Reservation at Stroudsmoor Country Inn
Join your friends at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn for an evening of camaraderie and delicious fare. PDA will make the reservation for all who want to treat themselves to The Grand Buffet featuring seafood, carving board selections and all the accompaniments for $37.95 plus tax and gratuity per person. Optional shuttle service will be offered for a fee. Pay on your own at the restaurant.
Time
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7:00 PM