Career Resources

Job Posting

The PDHA is glad to offer a comprehensive new Career Center to all dental professionals in the state:

For job seekers: You can post resumes, browse jobs from across PA, and even get email “Job Alerts.” PDHA Members will also automatically have their resumes posted at the top of the resume list. As a member, make sure to include your ADHA number when you set up your profile. Jobs will be listed from a variety of search engines, so you can save time by checking just one site!

For employers: You can post jobs on the site and reach hundreds of highly qualified dental hygienists. Resumes can be viewed for free, and greater opportunities are available for more extensive advertising if you are interested.

Please take a few minutes and check out the new Career Center:

PDHA Career Center

Licensure Info

License renewal cycle and fees:

Dentist $366.00
Dental Hygienist $59.00
Dental Hygiene Local Anesthesia permit $59.00
Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner Permit $59.00

Licensure Q & A

1. Do you know whether the live webinars in which you are able to ask questions still count as “live” CE requirements for the state? I know during the lockdowns; this change was made. However, I was unsure if it is a permanent change.

Below is the answer from Rebecca from the PDA:
"The PA State Board of Dentistry does consider live, interactive online CE as in-person learning.
A recording of a lecture made available online would be an example of a self-study CE course. The waiver that allowed you to earn all of your credits through self-study ended on April 1, 2021. For the licensure cycle ending on March 31, 2023 you need at least half of your credit hours as in-person learning which can be a face-to-face lecture or a live, interactive online webinar.”

2. Do I have to complete the narcotics/ opioid CE requirement if I don’t prescribe narcotics?

Answer: No, the requirement is only for those that prescribe narcotics. If anyone else wants to complete the course, you will still receive CE credits but it’s not a requirement and may not count towards your CE requirements since this is not in the Dental Hygienists scope of practice.

3. How often does the State Board require “radiation protection” training for staff that take radiographs?

Answer: The State Board has no requirements regarding “radiation protection” training for staff that take radiographs. It is recommended by the DEP that individuals complete a “radiation protection” program every four years. The X-Ray machine inspector may ask you for proof that you and your coworkers have completed this during his/her annual inspection.

4a. What is the exact State Board and License requirement regarding OSHA and HIPPA training?
4b. Does the State board require any OSHA or HIPPA continuing education for dental hygienists or assistants?

Answer: There are no PA SBOD regulations on OSHA and HIPAA training, but dental offices must be in compliance with both because they are required by federal law.
OSHA training is required annually, and HIPAA training is as needed, whenever there are significant updates to a practice's daily operations that affect HIPAA or a new employee (or a current employee that takes on new job responsibilities). But it is not required specifically by the PA SBOD as part of CE hours/training for license renewal. However, CE credits earned from courses on OSHA/infection control and HIPAA offered by a PA SBOD approved provider do count toward the hours needed to renew a dental license.