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Committee Chairs
Dr . Henry J . Bitar , Jr . | Dr . John L . Kautz Dr . V . Lynne Cochran | Dr . Beth Troy Dr . Elliott D . Maser Dr . Joseph E . Ross | Dr . Cynthia L . Schuler Cindy Tauberg Dr . Dennis A . Zabelsky | Marilyn G . Zabelsky
Finance and Fundraising Printing and Publicity Fun Run / Walk Hospitality Entertainment & President ’ s Dinner Registration
R . Donald Hoffman , DMD , PhD President
There are two complimentary pre-meeting continuing education courses for those who can arrive before 1:00 p . m . on Thursday , April 24 . The Eastern PA and Western PA sections of The American College of Dentists along with the PA Section of The Pierre Fauchard Academy are sponsoring a lecture on “ Collateral Consequences of Global Conflict — In Your Dental Office ” presented by Dr . David A . Anderson . At 3:00 p . m ., The International College of Dentists-USA Section , District 3 will offer a three hour continuing education course on " Endodontic Therapy — More Than Just Doing Root Canals !” presented by Dr . Herbert L . Ray , Jr . These courses are open to all Annual Session attendees as well as ACD , ICD and Pierre Fauchard members in the Harrisburg / Hershey area .
The official opening of the PDA House of Delegates begins with the First Meeting at 8:00 a . m . on Friday , April 25 . Immediately following the conclusion of the First Meeting reference committee hearings will take place . It is important to note that every PDA member is invited to these reference committee hearings and is encouraged to take this opportunity to express their concerns and opinions on the issues that are presented during these hearings . This is an invaluable opportunity to present your thoughts to representatives from every region of the state . All delegates and alternates are invited to attend a complimentary luncheon hosted by PDAIS between the morning and afternoon reference committee sessions .
As is customary , Friday afternoon and evening will be dedicated to camaraderie . All attendees are invited to mingle with old and new acquaintances at the receptions hosted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and PADPAC . In addition , Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry will host a dessert reception for all to enjoy .
Saturday morning starts bright and early with the annual Fun Run / Walk . All walkers and runners will receive appropriately fashionable t-shirts and awards will be given to the winners of the various categories . District caucuses and a breakfast honoring former PDA presidents also will be held Saturday morning . Again , PDAIS will treat all the delegates and alternates to lunch . Following lunch , the House of Delegates will reconvene to discuss and vote on the important issues facing dentistry and PDA that were raised at the reference committee hearings .
Following the completion of the duties of the House of Delegates we will reconvene to celebrate the many accomplishments of this year ’ s Board of Trustees under the leadership of outgoing president , Dr . R . Donald Hoffman . Dr . Hoffman invites you and your family to attend the President ' s Reception and Dinner on Saturday for a night of good food and conviviality . The evening will feature entertainment by Dueling Pianos — two professional piano players who sing and entertain . Humor and audience participation will abound ! Most of the songs performed are played at your request . So , not only will we honor our leaders and Dr . Hoffman , but we will clap , sing , eat and have a great evening of fun .
As you review the program highlights in this section please note the various social events sponsored by PDAIS , the Pennsylvania Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons , the Dental Society of Western PA , Demandforce and Thayer Dental Laboratory . On behalf of the committee , I would like to express our appreciation to all our sponsors for their generosity in hosting these events .
The members of the Annual Session Committee hope that you and your family come and enjoy the many activities during the meeting and enjoy the many attractions in Hershey . Golf , shopping , the Hershey Gardens , Zoo America , Chocolate World , restaurants and The Spa are either on site or within close proximity . All spouses are encouraged to register and participate in the events planned by the Alliance of the Pennsylvania Dental Association .
The committee members look forward to welcoming you to Hershey and we encourage you to check the website in March at www . padental . org / as for Annual Session updates .
Warmest Greetings ,
James A . H . Tauberg , DMD General Chair
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