BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pennsylvania Dental Association - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pennsylvania Dental Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209 DTSTAMP:20251211T224714Z CREATED:20250930T205652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T224714Z UID:10000057-1765152000-1765238399@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Bodhi Day DESCRIPTION:Learn More URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/bodhi-day/2025-12-08/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T203000 DTSTAMP:20251212T193622Z CREATED:20250929T194652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T193622Z UID:10000126-1765479600-1765485000@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Financial Wellness Academy 2.0 DESCRIPTION:In response to rave reviews to PDA’s first Financial Wellness Academy (FWA)\, PDA is now offering FWA 2.0. Participants will learn basic financial principles in investing tools to help you meet your financial goals.\n\n\nInteractive lecture and discussion\nIntro to investing Asset Allocation\nMastering the Art of Alternative Investments\nRetirement Plan Design Building a Thriving Practice: From Startup to Success\nAdvanced Planning Strategies: Unlock New Revenue Streams with Specialized ExpertiseVirtual format– 90 minute sessions\nDates: Every other Thursday evenings 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. October 2 – December 11. The last class will be an all day\, in-person course on Thursday\, December 11 at PDA Central Office.\nRegistration fee: $200 *refundable if the registrant attends all courses. PDA will make an exception to the attendance requirement for members who are unable to attend due to Yom Kippur.\nRegistration deadline: September 15\, 2025 URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/financial-wellness-academy-2-0/2025-12-11/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:PDA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213 DTSTAMP:20251029T202115Z CREATED:20250930T205955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T202115Z UID:10000059-1765497600-1765583999@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Our Lady of Guadalupe DESCRIPTION:Learn More URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/our-lady-of-guadalupe/2025-12-12/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215 DTSTAMP:20251029T202152Z CREATED:20250930T210115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T202152Z UID:10000060-1765670400-1765756799@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Hanukkah DESCRIPTION:Learn More URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/hanukkah/2025-12-14/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216 DTSTAMP:20251213T165352Z CREATED:20251213T165352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T165352Z UID:10001181-1765756800-1765843199@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Nomination Deadline! DESCRIPTION:Last day to submit nominations for the Outstanding New Dentist Award. View the details and the form to submit here. URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/nomination-deadline/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Important Reminders END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217 DTSTAMP:20251211T224642Z CREATED:20250930T212509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T224642Z UID:10000062-1765843200-1765929599@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Las Posadas DESCRIPTION:Learn More URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/las-posadas/2025-12-16/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T163000 DTSTAMP:20251212T194749Z CREATED:20250930T212657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T194749Z UID:10000063-1765962000-1765989000@padental-dev.philstack.com 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://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/local-anesthetics-and-act-31-child-abuse-recognition-report/ LOCATION:Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\, Danville\, 17821\, United States CATEGORIES:PDA CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T163000 DTSTAMP:20251204T160522Z CREATED:20251204T150542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T160522Z UID:10001081-1765962000-1765989000@padental-dev.philstack.com 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\n Date: \n Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025\n\n\n Time:\n \n  9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\n  Registation opens at 8:30 a.m.\n \n\n\n Location: \n \n  Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\n  Snacks provided; meals are on your own\n \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. \nRegister for this Event URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/cedan4_25-local-anesthetics-and-act-31-child-abuse-recognition-report/ LOCATION:Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\, Danville\, 17821\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T163000 DTSTAMP:20251217T230524Z CREATED:20251217T220523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T230524Z UID:10001241-1765962000-1765989000@padental-dev.philstack.com 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\n Date: \n Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025\n\n\n Time:\n \n  9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\n  Registation opens at 8:30 a.m.\n \n\n\n Location: \n \n  Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\n  Snacks provided; meals are on your own\n \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. \nRegister for this Event URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/cedan4_25-local-anesthetics-and-act-31-child-abuse-recognition-report-2/ LOCATION:PA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T163000 DTSTAMP:20251218T010524Z CREATED:20251218T000523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T010524Z UID:10001243-1765962000-1765989000@padental-dev.philstack.com 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\n Date: \n Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025\n\n\n Time:\n \n  9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\n  Registation opens at 8:30 a.m.\n \n\n\n Location: \n \n  Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\n  Snacks provided; meals are on your own\n \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. \nRegister for this Event URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/cedan4_25-local-anesthetics-and-act-31-child-abuse-recognition-report-3/ LOCATION:PA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T163000 DTSTAMP:20251218T030524Z CREATED:20251218T020524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T030524Z UID:10001245-1765962000-1765989000@padental-dev.philstack.com 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\n Date: \n Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025\n\n\n Time:\n \n  9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\n  Registation opens at 8:30 a.m.\n \n\n\n Location: \n \n  Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\n  Snacks provided; meals are on your own\n \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. \nRegister for this Event URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/cedan4_25-local-anesthetics-and-act-31-child-abuse-recognition-report-4/ LOCATION:PA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T163000 DTSTAMP:20251218T040524Z CREATED:20251218T040524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T040524Z UID:10001247-1765962000-1765989000@padental-dev.philstack.com 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\n Date: \n Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025\n\n\n Time:\n \n  9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\n  Registation opens at 8:30 a.m.\n \n\n\n Location: \n \n  Geisinger Medical Center\, Henry Hood Center\n  Snacks provided; meals are on your own\n \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. \nRegister for this Event URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/cedan4_25-local-anesthetics-and-act-31-child-abuse-recognition-report-5/ LOCATION:PA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225 DTSTAMP:20251216T155830Z CREATED:20251211T220455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T155830Z UID:10001144-1766534400-1766620799@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:PDA Office Closing at 12:15PM DESCRIPTION: URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/pda-office-closing-at-1pm/2025-12-24/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:PDA Office Closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226 DTSTAMP:20251029T202441Z CREATED:20250930T213141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T202441Z UID:10000066-1766620800-1766707199@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Christmas DESCRIPTION:Learn More URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/christmas/2025-12-25/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:PDA Office Closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T153000 DTSTAMP:20251222T235903Z CREATED:20251222T235903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T235903Z UID:10001316-1766665800-1766676600@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:xmas lunch (Test) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/xmas-lunch-test/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:PDA Office Closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251227 DTSTAMP:20251029T202624Z CREATED:20250930T213418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T202624Z UID:10000068-1766707200-1766793599@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Kwanzaa DESCRIPTION:Learn More URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/kwanzaa/2025-12-26/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251227 DTSTAMP:20251211T220551Z CREATED:20251211T220551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T220551Z UID:10001150-1766707200-1766793599@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:PDA Office Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/pda-office-closed-2/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:PDA Office Closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTSTAMP:20251213T165759Z CREATED:20251213T165759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T165759Z UID:10001182-1767139200-1767225599@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Submission Deadline! DESCRIPTION:Last day to submit your District/Local achievements for the Presidential Citation Award. View the form and submit here. URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/submission-deadline/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Important Reminders END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 DTSTAMP:20251029T201828Z CREATED:20250930T213616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T201828Z UID:10000943-1767225600-1767311999@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:New Year's Day DESCRIPTION:Learn More URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/new-years-day/2026-01-01/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:PDA Office Closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260104 DTSTAMP:20251211T224608Z CREATED:20251001T184233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T224608Z UID:10000070-1767398400-1767484799@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Mahayana New Year DESCRIPTION: URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/mahayana-new-year/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260107 DTSTAMP:20251029T202812Z CREATED:20251001T185246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T202812Z UID:10000072-1767657600-1767743999@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Feast of the Epiphany DESCRIPTION:Learn More URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/feast-of-the-epiphany/2026-01-06/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108 DTSTAMP:20251029T202842Z CREATED:20251001T185405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T202842Z UID:10000073-1767744000-1767830399@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Russian Orthodox Christmas DESCRIPTION:Learn More URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/russian-orthodox-christmas/2026-01-07/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115 DTSTAMP:20251029T202915Z CREATED:20251001T185944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T202915Z UID:10000074-1768348800-1768435199@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Makar Sankranti DESCRIPTION:Learn More URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/makar-sankranti/2026-01-14/1/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115 DTSTAMP:20251029T202915Z CREATED:20251001T185944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T202915Z UID:10000396-1768377600-1768410000@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Makar Sankranti DESCRIPTION:Learn More URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/makar-sankranti/2026-01-14/2/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260117 DTSTAMP:20251213T170123Z CREATED:20251213T170043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T170123Z UID:10001183-1768521600-1768607999@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Deadline-Stmt. of Interest DESCRIPTION:This is the last day to submit your Statement of Interest for Candidates for the Offices of ADA Delegate and Alternate Delegate. View the form and submit here. URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/deadline-stmt-of-interest/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Important Reminders END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120 DTSTAMP:20251029T203035Z CREATED:20251001T190749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T203035Z UID:10000076-1768780800-1768867199@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Day DESCRIPTION:Learn More URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day/2026-01-19/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:PDA Office Closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124 DTSTAMP:20251029T203107Z CREATED:20251001T192017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T203107Z UID:10000077-1769126400-1769212799@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Vasant Panchami DESCRIPTION:Learn More URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/vasant-panchami/2026-01-23/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T144500 DTSTAMP:20251211T225753Z CREATED:20251108T203810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T225753Z UID:10001046-1769796000-1769870700@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:2026 PDA Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the…\n2026 PDA Leadership Conference – a winter getaway with clinical and leadership skills\n \nFriday\, January 30\, 2026\nFree time to ski and enjoy the resort\n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — Leadership Topic: What You Got Here Won’t Get You There: Lessons in Leadership presented by Dean Marnie Oakley\nDinner is on your own so you can make plans with other attendees\, family and friends \nSaturday\, January 31\, 2026\n8:00 a.m. — Registration and Breakfast for Leadership Conference Attendees\n8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. — Leadership Topic: Serious Business of Happiness in Dentistry presented by Jackson Kerchis\n9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. — CE Topic: AI in Dentistry presented by Dr. Suvendra Vijayan\n11:45 a.m. — Luncheon for Leadership Conference Attendees\n12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. — CE Topic: New Methods for Endodontic Treatment presented by Dr. Herbert L. Ray\, Jr. \n\nOvernight accommodations are available at $238.10 per night including resort fees and applicable taxes. For reservations\, call (855) 947-0438 and provide the group code B7SPDA26. The hotel reservation deadline is December 30\, 2025. The resort offers many indoor and outdoor activities – click here for more information. Don’t miss this winter getaway that’s close to home! \nDISCOUNTED LIFT TICKETS AND SKIING INFORMATION – Enter promotion code: B7SPDA26\n\n \n \n\n\n\nDate:\n January 30-31\, 2026\n \n\n\nTime:\n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. On Friday\n 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. On Saturday\n \n\n\nLocation:\nSeven Springs Mountain Resort\n \n\n\nFees:\n \n$75 – ADA/PDA Member dentist\n $115 – Non-member dentist\n $75 – Non-dentist dental team; guest or spouse\n $30 – Dental Student\n \n\n\nCE Credits:\n \n 4 clinical CE credit hours\n \n\n\n\n \nCancellation policy: Refunds will be issued less a 10% administrative fee if the registration is cancelled in writing on or before January 21. Refunds are not issued for cancellations received after January 21.\n\n\n \nPDA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider \nADA 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.\nPDA designates this activity for 4 (four) continuing education credits. \n \nTo register online please follow these steps:\n1. 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 via email or call (717) 234-5941. \n2. 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. \n3. 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. \n \n \n\nIf 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.\nIf 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.\nRepeat the process until all guests are registered.\nPlease note: if the same email address is used for all registrants\, only one “reminder to attend” email will be sent.\n \n\n4. Click Proceed to Checkout to review your order and enter your credit card information. \n5. Click Submit Order to complete your registration. You will receive a confirmation email.\n\nPlease contact Rebecca Von Nieda at (717) 234-5941\, ext. 117 with any questions about online registration. \n \nRegister for this Event URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/2026lc-2026-pda-leadership-conference/ LOCATION:Seven Springs Mountain Resort\, Seven Springs Mountain Resort\n777 Water Wheel Dr\, Champion\, 15622 CATEGORIES:PDA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTSTAMP:20251026T131354Z CREATED:20251026T123543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T131354Z UID:10000434-1769904000-1769990399@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Tu B'Shvat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/tu-bshvat/2026-02-01/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTSTAMP:20251211T224546Z CREATED:20251026T135017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T224546Z UID:10000445-1769904000-1769990399@padental-dev.philstack.com SUMMARY:Maghi-Purnima DESCRIPTION:  \n \nLearn More URL:https://padental-dev.philstack.com/event/maghi-purnima/2026-02-01/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Federal and Faith-Based Celebrations END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR