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Quality Dental Education in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Dental Assistants Association provides a variety of courses and certifications to help you grow and gain knowledge in the dentistry profession. 

PDAA upcoming seminars and meetings 


SUMMER CE COURSE

JULY 12, 2024



Berks Career & Technology Center

4 CE credits



9am - 11am

Personality Pattern & Conflicts

learn why you may conflict with certain people


11am - 1pm

Digital Scanning Tips & Tricks

includes hands-on scanning competition


* Bring your entire staff *

Great Team Building Event!!


seating is limited

 register early to insure your place



click here for course flyer

registration now open - see button below



SAVE THE DATE


PDAA Fall 2024 Seminars

and General Assembly


October 18-19, 2024


CPI Dental Takeover!!

Central Pennsylvania Institute

540 N Harrison Road

Pleasant Gap, PA 16823


multi day - multi topics

all for one price!!

select from these courses:

OSHA, HIPAA, Infection Control

Child Abuse Recognition

Forensic Dentistry, Radiology

Airway Obstruction, CPR

Restorative Workshop


visit our vendor exhibit room


check back for more information

registration will open soon through CPI

reduced pricing for ADAA/PDAA members



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special hotel pricing for

CPI Dental Takeover attendees at

Best Western in State College, PA

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Courses open to all team members








To register by mail

 make check payable to PDAA

please contact Burke5626@verizon.net for information

Refund and Cancellation Policy: The Pennsylvania Dental Assistants Association (PDAA) reserves the right to cancel any course should circumstances warrant such action. In the event the course is canceled, the PDAA will refund the full tuition. If you cancel your registration for this program, the PDAA will refund the tuition minus a $10 administrative cancellation fee. We must receive your cancellation request in writing, via e-mail to cjesikiewicz@gmail.com 7 business days prior to the programNo refunds if less than 7 business days.

Other Webinars, Seminars & Meetings

American Dental Assistants Association

online courses and webinars

The ADAA offers over 100 online continuing education courses as well as

on demand and live webinars


FREE for ADAA members and at very affordable prices for non-members


Check out our national website

for full details



                                 


On Demand

ce courses

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 VIRTUAL

MANDATED REPORTER

TRAINING

Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance

Mandated Reporter Training | Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance

(pa-fsa.org)

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CPR Classes

CPR Training with Red Cross | Red Cross

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Bloodborne Pathogen

Online Course

AmericanBLS.com

LAWS AND REGULATIONS


Follow this link to the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry

Laws and Regulations




Dental Radiology Personel

Special Notice for exam

 

Continuing education requirements 

PDAA offers courses twice a year in spring and fall.

As of February 2019, the Pennsylvania Dental Assistant Association has been approved as an AGD PACE course sponsor.

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-         Certified assistant with DANB, you need to complete 12 hours of continuing education per year. Including 2 hours in infection control, 1 hour in OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, plus a CPR certification.

 

-        Do you need to retain your PA State Board of Dentistry EFDA permit? You can renew it by completing 10 hours in each renewal period, 2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting, and a CPR certification. Please note that 5 hours out of the 10 must include live courses.

 

-        PA Radiology permit holder are required, by DEP, to take 2 contact hours (live courses) or 4 hours online course in radiation health and safety.  The requirements must be met every 4 years.

Online continuing education courses are offered FREE to ADAA members and to non-members for a nominal fee.

Visit our ADAA website for more information: WWW.ADAAUSA.ORG

 

If you would like more information regarding Pennsylvania child abuse clearance requirements for healthcare employees, go to: http://keepkidssafe.pa.gov/index.htm

 

For a break down on requirements for dental assistants state by state visit: WWW.DANB.ORG

 

For further information on dentistry in Pennsylvania - read the state dental practice act- please visit: WWW.DOS.PA.GOV/PROFESSIONALLICENSINGBOARDSCOMMISSIONS/DENTISTRY/DOCUMENTS

Why you should continue your education 


By continuing your education in dental assisting you will be gaining more knowledge and understanding of your profession. These courses and certifications will allow you to fully grow in your career. During the courses, you will also gain new connections and friends to help you widen your horizons. All that is required is a little time and effort, and we will take care of the rest. 

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Discover more about how you can continue your dental education by contacting us today. 

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