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I m p ressio n s PDA-PDA gives PA dentists a united voice in legislative and regulatory issues affecting your practice and profession. Obtain CE credit both online and in-person, and remain informed with PDA’s award winning publications. Ninth District Dental Society-Build a life-long network of nearby colleagues with similar goals and challenges and find practice support through your local dental society. Look to your local society for programs, events, volunteer opportunities and career support.” I think those very brief statements sum up – big picture – what the various levels of the tripartite have to offer a member, a fellow colleague who has been welcomed under our big top. The “Greatest Show on Earth” could not have happened without the collaboration of the behind the scenes workers, all of the 6 MA R CH / A P R I L 2017 | P EN N S YLVA N IA D EN TA L J O UR N A L anonymous people who made things go, joining forces to enable the performers and the stars to shine and the entire company to thrive long-term. If you are a member, thank you for your continued support of our organization. If you were once a member, but left for some reason, welcome again – and we hope you consider coming back and joining us again. If you have never been a member, we hope this issue of the PDJ may open your eyes to what it means to be a member of our organization and what we have to offer. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact PDA at (800) 223-0016 or email Mary Donlin, Director of Membership, at [email protected]. Please visit our website at www.padental.org or the ADA website at www.ada.org. — STR3