PDA's Annual Report 2019 Annual Report | Page 19

2018 New Dentist Receptions The PDA New Dentist Committee hosts New Dentist Receptions twice a year that invite new dentist members and nonmembers to join state, district and local leaders for drinks, appetizers and conversation. The receptions provide a great opportunity for new dentists to meet colleagues, learn more about membership benefits, and also discuss issues important to them as new dentists. Second District – King of Prussia, PA: 22 dentists 17 new dentists > Tenth District – Pittsburgh, PA : 38 dentists 33 new dentists > 2018 Match Programs In October 2018, PDA hosted two MATCH programs in King of Prussia and Pittsburgh. MATCH is a speed interviewing program where dentists looking for career opportunities have seven-minute interviews with dentists who are looking to hire or sell their practice. This program is open to PDA member dentists, including residents and new dentists, as well as fourth year dental students. PDA plans to host two more MATCH events in the fall of 2019 in King of Prussia and Pittsburgh. MATCH 2018, King of Prussia: 19 total attendees 7 job providers 6 job seekers (four D4’s and two new dentists) > MATCH 2018, Pittsburgh: 23 total attendees 11 job providers 6 job seekers (four new dentists, and two D4’s) > 19