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Pennsylvania's Dental Meeting 2026

Pennsylvania's Dental Meeting (PDM) - Learn, Grow and Lead
 April 17-18, 2026 at The Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa
Up to 12.5 CE credits available

*You must sign in to the website to register. If you do not know your username and password or are an ADA member in another state, a non-member dentist or a non-dentist dental team member, please contact Rebecca at (717) 234-5941, ext. 117, or rvn@padental.org to register or retrieve your username and password. Do not create your own account because you could be charged the wrong registration fee.

Registration Options for PDM - the registration fees for social events are in addition to the Full Day and Half Day registration fees.
Friday Full Day Registration (5 CE Credits). Registration includes breakfast, lunch and breaks plus keynote address and 5 CE credits.
 By 3/25/26  After 3/25/26   Registration Category      
 $175  $220 PDA/ADA Members
 $150  $187 Life/Retired Members
 $45  $45 Students and Residents
 $260  $325 Non-Member Dentists
 $140  $175 Non-Dentist Staff/Guests

Saturday Full Day Registration (7.5 CE Credits). Registration includes breakfast, lunch and breaks plus 7.5 CE credits.
 By 3/25/26  After 3/25/26   Registration Category      
 $225  $280 PDA/ADA Members
 $190  $237 Life/Retired Members
 $45  $45 Students and Residents
 $335  $418 Non-Member Dentists
 $180  $225 Non-Dentist Staff/Guests

Saturday Half Day AM (3.5 CE Credits) or PM (4 CE Credits). Registration includes breakfast or lunch and CE credits.
 By 3/25/26  After 3/25/26   Registration Category      
 $115  $144 PDA/ADA Members
 $ 99  $124 Life/Retired Members
 N/A  N/A Students and Residents
 $170  $212 Non-Member Dentists
 $ 90  $112 Non-Dentist Staff/Guests

Agenda Highlights
Pre-Meeting, Thursday, April 16, 2026
7:00 p.m. - Meet Your PDA Leaders Reception
8:30 p.m. - Fire Pit Gathering (weather permitting)
Friday, April 17, 2026
7:45 a.m. - Keynote Address, Leadership in Life and Service, Major General Sean T. Collins
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Area is Open
9:00 a.m. - 3 CE credits, Restoring Dental Implants, Mark E. Hyman, DDS
12:15 p.m. - Luncheon Address, Looking Ahead to the 'Next Era' of Oral Health, Marko Vujicic, PhD
3:00 p.m. - 2 CE credits, Act 124 Opioid Alternatives, Katherine N. Theken, PharmD, PhD
6:00 p.m. - Welcome Reception (ticketed event)
7:00 p.m. - Member's Celebration and Awards Dinner (ticketed event)
Saturday, April 18, 2026
8:00 a.m. - Council of Trustee Regions Meeting
8:00 a.m. - 2 CE credits, Act 31 Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting, Angela M. Stout, DMD, MPH
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Area is Open
9:00 a.m. - PDA's Business Meeting featuring ADA President, Richard J. Rosato, DMD
10:45 a.m. - 1.5 CE credits, Emergency Preparedness, Ross P. Karlin, DMD, FAGD
11:45 a.m. - PDA Former Presidents' Luncheon
Noon - Luncheon
12:45 p.m. - 1 CE credit, Student and Resident Poster Contest
1:15 p.m. - 3 CE credits, Restorations w/ High Strength Injectable Composite, Robert D. Marus, DDS, AAACD
4:30 p.m. - ICD, ACD and Pierre Fauchard Academy Reception (ticketed event)

Hotel Reservations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the rate of $249 single/double plus 8% applicable taxes per night. The reservation deadline is March 17, or until rooms are exhausted. Book online or call (877) 409-6664 and refer to Pennsylvania's Dental Meeting to receive the discounted room rate.

To register, sign in to the website. The Register Myself button will not appear unless your name is displayed at the top of this page. If you do not know your username and password, or are an ADA member in another state, a non-member dentist or a non-dentist dental team member, please contact Rebecca at (717) 234-594, ext. 117 or rvn@padental.org to register or retrieve your username and password. Do not create your own account. You could be charged the wrong registration fee.
Click the Register Myself button. Click the Add button to select the events you will attend. The Add buttons will not appear until you click the Register Myself button.
Hint: To see the events on the next day, click the down arrow in the date header to expand the listing. The arrow is on the right side of the header.
Hygienists, assistants, guests or non-licensed attendees can be registered by selecting +Add a Guest under "My Registration Status." If the Select an existing contact option appears you can review the list of non-dentist guests who previously attended a PDA program with you. Or, enter the name of the guest along with a unique email address; click Save & Close. Click the Add button next to the events your guest will attend. Repeat the process until all guests are registered.
Click Proceed to Checkout to review your order and enter your credit card information. Click Submit Order.
Please contact Rebecca at (717) 234-5941, ext. 117 with any questions about the meeting or online registration.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing by April 8, 2026. No refunds will be issued for registrations canceled after April 8. Cancellation notices can be faxed to (717) 232-7169 or emailed to rvn@padental.org.
When
4/17/2026 - 4/18/2026
Where
Omni Bedford Springs Resort 2138 Business 220 Bedford 15522

Program Items

   

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Description
Sponsor a Dental Student
Help defray what PDA pays to host a dental student at the meeting by contributing $80.

Meet Your PDA Leaders Reception
Open to PDA members and their guest. Sponsored by PDA president, Ted Rockwell; PDA president-elect, Jim Mancini and ADA trustee, Jim Tauberg. Dress code is casual.
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7:00 PM

Fire Pit Gathering (weather Permitting)
Join us at the fire pit for camaraderie and s'mores. Drinks are available for purchase at Frontier Tavern.
Time
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
8:30 PM

Friday, 17 April 2026

Description
Dental Student or Resident Registration - Friday
Dental students and residents currently enrolled in a PA school/program may attend the meeting at $45 per day.  Click the Add button to register and attend on Friday.
Time
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
7:45 AM

Friday Full-Day Registration
Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and breaks plus keynote address and 5 CE credits. Keynote speaker, Major General Sean T. Collins kicks off the meeting with a look at Leadership in Life and Service. Followed by Dr. Mark Hyman on Restoring Implants and Act 124 (opioids) required CE presented by Dr. Katherine Theken. Plus luncheon speaker, Dr. Marko Vujicic, on the Next Era of Oral Health.
Time
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
7:45 AM

Exhibit Area Only - Friday and Saturday
Visit exhibitors Friday or Saturday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Available for dentists and non-dentist staff in a dental office; no meals included.
Time
4/17/2026 8:30 AM - 4/18/2026 3:30 PM
8:30 AM

Welcome Reception
Mingle with friends and colleagues before dinner. Open to all members and their guests; not just those attending the meeting. Dress code is business attire.
Time
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
6:00 PM

Saturday, 18 April 2026

Description
Council of Trustee Regions Meeting
Meeting for the members of the Council of Trustee Regions (formerly known as the Council of Districts). Coffee is provided.
Time
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
8:00 AM

Saturday Full-Day Registration
Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and breaks plus 7.5 CE credits. Act 31 CE requirement followed by emergency preparedness; resident and student poster contest and restoration with high strength injectable composite presented by Dr. Robert Marus.
Time
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
8:00 AM

Saturday Half-Day Morning Registration
Registration fee includes breakfast and 3.5 hours of CE credit - Act 31 (child abuse CE requirement) and course on emergency preparedness.
Time
8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
8:00 AM

PDA's Annual Business Meeting and Breakfast
All PDA members in good standing are encouraged to attend to hear from ADA President, Dr. Richard J. Rosato and hear reports from our lobbyist and PDA leaders. Awards are presented and Leadership Academy graduation also will take place at the business meeting.
Time
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
9:00 AM

PDA Former Presidents' Luncheon
Open to PDA members who have served as president of the organization.
Time
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
11:45 AM

Saturday Half-Day Afternoon Registration
Registration fee includes lunch and 4 CE credits with the resident and student poster contest and the lecture by Dr. Robert Marus on restorations with high strength injectable composite. This registration option works well for anyone attending PDA's Business Meeting in the morning.
Time
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
12:00 PM

ACD, ICD, Pierre Fauchard Academy Reception
Open to members of the Pierre Fauchard Academy; the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists, USA Section, District 3 and their guests. Dess code is business casual.
Time
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
4:30 PM