Welcome to the
Pediatric Dental Team Association

The Pediatric Dental Team Association exists to give voice and acknowledge the specialized skills and expertise of our members. The PDTA engages this mission by furthering the education of members, providing more engagement within their practices, and enriching the lives of all who(m) we touch through personal and professional growth opportunities.

Our vision is simply to realize the full potential of every member – in partnership with other professionals in our field – to care for all the children we serve.

We embrace this vision by anticipating the needs of our members and providing the tools that allow them to continue to grow in their careers, communities, and lives. As we move towards these goals, we recognize the professional status of our members in a very specialized career helping our most valuable gift – children.

Welcome to the PDTA

What is the PDTA?

The Pediatric Dental Team Association is the only professional organization representing the interests of Pediatric Dental Teams. The PDTA advances the profession by promoting high standards of practice, projecting a positive view of pediatric dental team members, and by providing ongoing education for our members in all aspects of their profession.

Why Should I Join?

Your membership in the PDTA makes a powerful statement about you. It shows employers, colleagues and patients your commitment to your career. Membership identifies you as a Pediatric Dental Team who is serious about the profession as well as purposeful about staying informed, educated and involved.

When you become a member of the PDTA , you join members across the country, and in your state, speaking on behalf of your profession and your patients. You will also have access to the CE Conference in Atlanta in the fall.

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Videos

Ready to join the PDTA and take your practice and staff to the next level? Be sure to check out these free sample videos!

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Interested in joining the PDTA? Want to take your practice and staff to the next level of success? Then be sure to check out these free sample videos! And if you’re interested in learning more about the PDTA, click here to learn more!

PDTA members enjoy instant online access to a complete list of all our training videos, as well as numerous other member benefits. Click here to enroll your practice with PDTA!

Have you heard about or attended PDTA’s annual conference, yet? If not, experience previous conferences, and all the fun that occurs, here!

What Are the Benefits of the PDTA?

  • The PDTA is keeping members at the forefront of education in the dental field. These videos focus on learning and reviewing clinical procedures, as well as highlighting the work the PDTA is doing. Watch these video training modules listed below and stay tuned for more!

  • Our bi-monthly newsletter is filled with helpful information ranging from the latest technology and advances to personal testimonies and stories from other Pediatric Dental Teams (PDT). The newsletter is an excellent resource to keep your PDTs connected and excited to be part of bigger community of high-performing PDTs.

  • Our unique learning modules can even be utilized to help train in staff meetings, workshops, retreats or one-on-one.

  • No matter where you are in your career as a Pediatric Dental Team member, improving your “soft skills” can help you become a better worker, better team member, and a better person. Embracing a work lifestyle that involves communication and feedback, as well as collaboration, and working together to improve things can only lead to positive results. Our monthly online training in these skills are invaluable.

  • With round-the-clock access, the PDTA allows learning during downtime at the office, at the house, or even from a tablet.

  • Dr. Rhea Haugseth, a pediatric dentist and pediatric dental team expert, provides the PDTA with unique insight and education from her years of experience in the industry.

Testimonials

Take a moment to learn what our members have to say about the Pediatric Dental Assistants Association, straight from them!

I have been very impressed with the training modules offered by the Pediatric Dental Assistants Association.Not only do we use them to help train new staff members, but we use them for our staff meetings to keep our communication skills sharp. My dental assistants were so pleased when we provided membership in the PDTA for them! Being members in a professional organization just for them has elevated their sense of pride in their careers. The professionalism of our team has really increased. Thank you for providing this opportunity for personal and professional growth for pediatric dental assistants!

Dr. Faith Bates, DMD

Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Smyrna, GA

All of the assistants in my practice are members of PDTA and they really love being a part of their professional organization. It gives them insight to the big picture of pediatric dentistry, outside the walls of our day to day practice. After attending the PDTA Annual meeting, they returned with a greater sense of professionalism and drive, saying they were inspired and motivated! Additionally, our group of assistants really bonded which has been a huge bonus! They now have a fun sense of teamwork which benefits everyone in the practice!

Anthea Drew Mazzawi

Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

I have enjoyed using the PDTA website. I have learned new techniques to develop and perfect my work. PDTA has multiple skillful video presentations filled with information and advice. I especially like that I can return to these videos at a later date and continue to improve.

Elizabeth, Assistant to Dr Daly

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See video testimonials from our past conferences here!