2019 ANNUAL REPORT
PDA’s annual report
is a snapshot of our
2018 activities and
accomplishments and
provides a look at where
we’re headed for 2019.
In 2018, PDA launched PDAPerksSupplies.com to
help members address rising practice operational
costs. This member-only, online group purchasing
program helps members save up to 19 percent or more
on dental supplies.
PDA hosted a Leadership Conference with nearly
50 established and new dentists and dental student
attendees. The conference demonstrated that PDA’s
future is bright with many young professionals interested
in serving organized dentistry.
PDAIS and PDA concluded the consolidation of PDAIS
(Pennsylvania Dental Association Insurance Services) and
Bell Insurance.
We hired an outside consultant to evaluate member needs
and assist with developing “outside the box” ideas for new
benefits and services to increase membership. Based on
the consultant’s findings and survey results, PDA is working
to develop programs and services to meet member needs.
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With support from staff at the American Dental
Association, we formed a Regional Development Task
Force (RDTF) and are conducting an evaluation of the
effectiveness of PDA’s current district and local structure.
A final report from the RDTF is expected in July 2019.
PDA’s 2018 survey results indicate that out of 36 benefits, 85
percent of respondents ranked advocacy as number one.
PDA’s legislative goal for the current legislative session will
be passing SB 373, assignment of benefits legislation.
For 2019, we are pleased to announce
the availability of our own online
continuing education (CE) platform
available at www.padental.org.
At the recommendation of the Membership Committee,
the Board of Trustees approved funding for a PDA mobile
app, MyPDA. The app will feature practice management
information, a calendar of events and newsfeeds and
peer interaction in the forums and resource areas. It will
be available for Apple and android mobile devices.
Also in the works for 2019: PDA leaders
will draft a new Strategic Plan for PDA.
At the business meeting on April 28, 2018, I shared my
vision and goals so the members in attendance knew what
I wanted to achieve. Connectivity and engagement were at
the heart of my presidential vision, and that continues with
a challenge to all members to become involved in PDA.