

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Your Surgery, Your Education, Your Success, Our Mentorship! The Complete Implant Surgery Experience!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Your Surgery, Your Education, Your Success, Our Mentorship. Transform Your Practice with Real Clinical Implant Experience with Your Patients or Washington AGD-Provided Patients.

Designed for dentists seeking immersive, live-patient surgical training, this program provides the opportunity to treat either your own patients or patients from the Washington AGD Patient Pool, available upon request. Under the direct mentorship and supervision of experienced faculty, participants gain hands-on clinical experience while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. Dentists who bring their own patients benefit from continuity of care by providing both the surgical treatment and postoperative follow-up within their own practice. Additionally, treatment performed as part of the program may provide an opportunity to help offset tuition costs, making this an exceptional educational and clinical investment.

Exclusive Clinical Package**
Registered Participants Will Receive an Exclusive Clinical Package for Their Surgical Training at the Washington AGD Global Learning Center

Your enrollment includes a comprehensive suite of surgical technologies, digital workflows, biomaterials, and clinical resources designed to maximize your live-patient training experience and support immediate implementation into your private practice.

Throughout the continuum, registered participants will receive:

*Blue Sky Bio Fully Guided Surgical Implant Kit for precision-guided implant placement
*Blue Sky Plan Implant Design Software for digital treatment planning and guided surgical workflows
*Blue Sky Bio Max/Forte Implants for both hands-on training and private practice integration
*Premium Biologics and Grafting Materials for advanced hard and soft tissue regenerative procedures
*Custom Surgical Guides fabricated for your live-patient surgical cases
*Live Patient Surgical Experiences under direct mentorship from nationally recognized faculty
*State-of-the-Art Digital Workflow Training utilizing CBCT imaging, digital treatment planning, guided surgery, and restorative protocols

This exceptional package provides thousands of dollars in clinical technology, surgical resources, and implementation support—empowering you to gain confidence, develop predictable surgical protocols, and successfully integrate advanced implant dentistry into your practice from day one.

These comprehensive tuition inclusions are designed to help participants confidently transition implant dentistry into daily practice while continuing to place and restore implants beyond program completion.

Dates: Module #1: September 18–20, 2026
Module #2: October 16–17, 2026
Module #3: November 6–8, 2026
Module #4 & #5: December 4–6, 2026
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AGD Member Dentist: Surgical Participation Tuition: $12,000 (Easy Payment Plans Available for our AGD Members) 
Non-AGD Member Dentist: Surgical Participation Tuition: $14,000

*Designed for dentists seeking live-patient surgical experiences through immersive hands-on clinical training, including the opportunity to bring and treat their own patients under direct faculty mentorship and supervision. This model allows participating doctors to provide continuity of care and postoperative follow-up for their patients while also creating an opportunity to help offset tuition costs through treatment performed within the program.


Flexible Participation Option: 
AGD Member Dentist, Observation-Only Track: $10,500
Non-AGD Member Dentist, Observation-Only Track: $12,500

**Designed for dentists seeking comprehensive exposure to implant workflows, digital treatment planning, live-patient surgeries, and restorative protocols without serving as the primary surgeon. This track is ideally suited for doctors who are not bringing their own patients to the program but wish to gain in-depth clinical insight through observation, case discussions, and faculty-led instruction. No patients provided!
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2026–2027 Program Schedule:

Module #1: September 18–20, 2026
Foundations of Implant Dentistry: CBCT, Digital Workflow, Clinical Photography & Case Planning (Three days of comprehensive lecture and hands-on training)
Speakers: Implantology Director, Prasith Kim-Aun, DMD, FICOI, Implantology Codirector, Scott Brookshire,DDS, FAAID, DABOI, Implantology Codirector, Implantology Codirector, Steven Karmy, DDS, MAGD, DNDBA, FACD, Gene Peterson, MS, CDT Director of Education, Blue Sky Bio, LLC and Implantology Specialist Advisor, LeRoy Horton, DDS, MS, DICOI 

Learning Objectives:
•	Understand the foundational principles of modern implant dentistry and case selection 
•	Utilize CBCT imaging to evaluate anatomical structures, bone volume, and surgical considerations for implant placement 
•	Integrate digital workflows into implant treatment planning using intraoral scanning and digital diagnostics 
•	Develop comprehensive implant treatment plans through interdisciplinary case evaluation and risk assessment 
•	Capture high-quality clinical photographs for diagnosis, treatment planning, patient communication, and documentation 
•	Identify key restorative and surgical considerations that contribute to predictable implant outcomes 
•	Recognize anatomical limitations, complications, and risk factors associated with implant therapy 
•	Improve patient communication and case acceptance through digital visualization and clinical photography 
•	Understand the workflow for guided implant surgery, including digital planning and surgical guide concepts 
•	Apply evidence-based decision-making principles to implant case planning and sequencing of treatment 
•	Enhance efficiency and predictability through digital integration in implant dentistry 
•	Gain confidence in transitioning implant workflows into daily private practice settings

Module #2: October 16–17, 2026

Comprehensive Preoperative Assessment and Risk Management for Surgical and Implant Dentistry, Speaker: Steven Karmy, DDS, MAGD, DNDBA, FACD

(One day of comprehensive lecture and hands-on training followed by one day of live-patient surgical procedures performed by registered participating dentists under faculty mentorship and supervision on Saturday.)

Learning Objectives:
•	Perform comprehensive preoperative evaluations for surgical and implant patients 
•	Identify systemic, medical, and anatomical risk factors that may impact surgical outcomes 
•	Interpret and apply patient medical histories, medications, and laboratory findings to treatment planning 
•	Recognize contraindications and potential complications associated with implant and surgical procedures 
•	Develop evidence-based treatment plans that prioritize patient safety and long-term success 
•	Assess bone quality, anatomical limitations, and restorative considerations prior to surgery 
•	Implement risk reduction strategies for medical complex and high-risk patients 
•	Improve informed consent discussions and patient communication regarding surgical risks and expectations 
•	Understand pharmacologic considerations related to surgical and implant procedures, including antibiotic stewardship and pain management 
•	Recognize and prepare for potential medical emergencies in the surgical dental setting 
•	Apply principles of surgical case sequencing, interdisciplinary coordination, and postoperative management 
•	Enhance documentation protocols to support risk management and standard of care compliance 
•	Increase confidence in clinical decision-making for predictable surgical and implant outcomes

Module #3: November 6–8, 2026
Implant Complications: Clinical Decision-Making and Management Protocols
Speaker: (Pending) 

(One day of comprehensive lecture and hands-on training followed by two days of live-patient surgical procedures performed by registered participating dentists under faculty mentorship and supervision on Saturday and Sunday.)
Learning Objectives: 
•	Identify common surgical, restorative, prosthetic, and biologic complications associated with implant dentistry 
•	Recognize early warning signs and risk factors that may contribute to implant complications and treatment failure 
•	Differentiate between mechanical, esthetic, biologic, and occlusal implant complications 
•	Utilize CBCT imaging and clinical diagnostics to evaluate implant-related complications and treatment options 
•	Develop evidence-based protocols for the prevention and management of peri-implant disease 
•	Implement clinical decision-making strategies for managing implant failures and compromised cases 
•	Understand the role of occlusion, prosthetic design, and restorative planning in long-term implant success 
•	Evaluate treatment options for implant maintenance, revision, salvage, or removal 
•	Apply risk management principles and documentation protocols to complex implant cases 
•	Improve communication with patients regarding complications, prognosis, informed consent, and treatment expectations 
•	Recognize surgical complications involving anatomical structures, grafting procedures, and implant placement protocols 
•	Enhance interdisciplinary coordination between surgical, restorative, and laboratory teams to improve outcomes 
•	Develop predictable troubleshooting strategies for complications encountered in daily implant practice 
•	Increasing confidence in managing complex implant complications through practical clinical protocols and case-based learning

Module #4 & #5: December 4–6, 2026
Restorative & Prosthetic Integration, Speaker: Timothy A. Hess, DDS, MAGD, LLSR, FACD, FICD, FPFA

(One day of comprehensive lecture and hands-on training followed by two days of live-patient surgical procedures performed by registered participating dentists under faculty mentorship and supervision on Saturday and Sunday.)

Learning Objectives:
•	Master advanced analog and digital techniques for implant restorations, emphasizing accuracy and efficiency.
•	Identify and resolve common challenges and complications in implant restorations.
•	Evaluate restorative concepts, materials, and techniques in modern implantology.
•	Gain hands-on experience with advanced restorative exercises applied to single and multiple implant cases.
•	Enhance clinical confidence and improve patient satisfaction through practical strategies and insights.

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Participants may earn:
•	88 Hours of Live Participation Credit 
•	25 Hours of Virtual Participation Credit 
All credits qualify as Participation Credit and may be applied toward Academy of General Dentistry Mastership requirements. 
AGD Subject Codes include:
•	Oral Surgery 
•	Implants 
•	Periodontics 
•	Operative Dentistry 
•	Fixed Prosthodontics 
•	Removable Prosthodontics 
•	Practice Management 
•	Oral Diagnosis 
•	Basic Science 
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A Fully Supported Educational Experience
Breakfast, lunch, and onsite parking are included with tuition for all modules. WhatsApp communication groups and Dropbox case-sharing systems support collaboration, mentorship, and ongoing case discussion throughout the continuum. 
Patient safety and clinical excellence remain the highest priorities. All treatment plans, documentation, and consent protocols are reviewed and approved before participation in live patient surgery. 
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Build Confidence. Gain Experience. Transform Your Practice.
Whether you are looking to begin placing implants, strengthen your surgical skills, or integrate a comprehensive digital implant workflow into your office, this continuum delivers the mentorship, technology, and real clinical experience necessary to elevate your practice.
Join the for one of the Pacific Northwest’s most comprehensive live patient implant training experiences.
Comprehensive 10-Module Implantology Continuum Enrollment
Foundation to Advanced Implantology Continuum — Surgical Participation Track
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 19415 International Blvd, Ste 410, SeaTac, WA, United States, Washington 98188
- **lat**: 47.42873
- **long**: -122.29621
- **full address**: 19415 International Blvd, Ste 410, SeaTac, WA, United States, Washington 98188, 19415 International Blvd, Seatac, WA 98188-5309, United States, Des Moines

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Your Surgery, Your Education, Your Success, Our Mentorship! The Complete Implant Surgery Experience! being held?
  - **A:** Your Surgery, Your Education, Your Success, Our Mentorship! The Complete Implant Surgery Experience! takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am at 19415 International Blvd, Ste 410, SeaTac, WA, United States, Washington 98188, 19415 International Blvd, Seatac, WA 98188-5309, United States, Des Moines.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Your Surgery, Your Education, Your Success, Our Mentorship! The Complete Implant Surgery Experience!?
  - **A:** Your Surgery, Your Education, Your Success, Our Mentorship! The Complete Implant Surgery Experience! is organized by Washington Academy of General Dentistry.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Your Surgery, Your Education, Your Success, Our Mentorship! The Complete Implant Surgery Experience! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Your Surgery, Your Education, Your Success, Our Mentorship! The Complete Implant Surgery Experience! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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