Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

Dental Assistants Recognition Week
March 1 to March 7, 2026

02/20/2026

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
T.F. Bowser Memorial Lecture CE Event
A Symposium on the Multidisciplinary Dental Practice
Saturday, March 28, 2026
8:30am-1pm

University of Pittsburgh Scaife Hall
This year’s “Bowser Lecture” will focus on advances in prevention, treatment, and continued care through the collective disciplines of dentistry.

Dr. Ankur Gupta is the keynote speaker discussing innovative diagnostic and treatment strategies.

His presentation will be followed by 8 topic-focused breakout lectures by Pitt Dental Medicine faculty.

Dr. Craig McKenzie
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Assistant Professor
Director, Center for Patients with Special Needs (CPSN)
Pills, Protocols & Peace of Mind: Enteral Sedation Simplified
Are your dental patients clenching with fear before they even hit the chair?
Enteral sedation offers a safe, effective, and patient-friendly way to transform dental anxiety into calm cooperation — no needles or gas tanks required.
In my course, you'll explore the art and science of enteral sedation, with a focus on minimal sedation delivered through the oral route.

Register for this outstanding Annual CE Event at the link in the comments >

02/20/2026

Dental offices covered by HIPAA must update their HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) to address the use and disclosure of PHI from a Part 2 substance use disorder treatment program. The deadline is Feb. 16, 2026. Visit ada.org/HIPAArules for a checklist and more information.

02/20/2026

01/11/2026

PDA members: schedule an appointment!

Next week is the perfect time to meet with your state legislators to "check up" on their dental health. Let us know if they are supportive of PDA's dental insurance reform and funding bills slated for action in 2026.

Contact PDA's government relations team for your legislators' contact information and talking points on our issues.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

“The Pitt” a well loved show! They have used our Dental Society headquarters in filming! Scott is also an awesome guy!

Of all the Pittsburgh references “The Pitt” uses to ground itself in Pittsburgh, the opening of Season 2 might be one of the most effective.

Upon hitting play for episode one, viewers will notice the smooth shaking of a tambourine with the bold white letters: “Max Presents.” The drums will kick in, progressively growing louder until they are greeted with two things: the show’s title (in classic yinzer gold) pasted on top of the city skyline of Pittsburgh, and the voice of Scott Blasey singing The Clarks song “Better Off Without You.”

🔗: https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2026/01/05/the-clarks-pitt-season-2/stories/202512310083

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Congratulations!