The Advanced Clinical Webinar Series
SKCDS is excited to present a new virtual webinar series. With a focus of leaning into the specialties that are present within the greater SKCDS Membership, it is with great anticipation that we launch this series as part of the 2025-2026 SKCDS Sponsored Programs, CDE & Events.
Check out the events we have planned! Be sure to visit The Advanced Clinical Webinar Series site for updates and new postings for additional events supporting advanced clinical topics and specialties.
Scheduled Speakers, Topics & What to Anticipate:
Dr. Mark Bishara
August 2025
PAST EVENT - Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Series Topic
Full Arch Therapy: To Fp1 or to Fp3, Clinical Failures & How to Avoid Them
Dr. Erika King
September 2025
PAST EVENT - Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Series Topic
Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder: The Esthetic Restorative Options of Severe Early Childhood Caries
Dr. Eva Boldridge
October 2025
PAST EVENT - Monday, October 20th, 2025, via Zoom at 6:15pm-8:45pm
Series Topic
Dental Implants: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Dr. J. Ryan Thrower
February 2026
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, via Zoom, starting at 6:15pm-8:45pm
Series Topic
COMPLEX: Multidisciplinary Case Planning for the Dental Culture
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and properly diagnose cases which require a multidisciplinary dental team approach.
- Manage patient expectations and treatment goals for complex, multidisciplinary cases.
- Gain knowledge on how to successfully treat a multidisciplinary case involving, but not limited to, orthodontics and periodontics.
1.5 CDE Issued Credit
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Dr. Amanda Okundaye
March 2026
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026, via Zoom, starting at 6:15pm-8:45pm
Series Topic
The Changing Landscape of Street Drugs and Anesthesia
Course Description: Join us for an in-depth study club-style session where we explore the evolving world of street drugs and their implications for anesthesia. Led by Dr. Amanda Okundaye, a dentist anesthesiologist and associate program director at UNLV School of Dental Medicine, this session will cover a range of topics including patient evaluation, the impact of various street drugs such as fentanyl, xylazine, kratom, and psychedelics on anesthesia, and strategies for managing patients with a history of drug use. This is an excellent opportunity for dental professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in dealing with the challenges posed by the use of street drugs in clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of various street drugs on anesthesia, including opioids (e.g., fentanyl, nitazenes), sedatives (e.g., xylazine, medetomidine), psychedelics (e.g., psilocybin, DMT), stimulants (e.g., propylhexedrine, kratom), and potentiators (e.g., phenibut).
- Learn strategies for patient evaluation, including recognizing the most common drugs and their relevance to anesthesia.
- Gain insights into managing respiratory depression, hypotension, and other acute effects of these drugs during anesthesia.
- Discuss postoperative care challenges, such as extended sedation or delayed recovery in patients using drugs like xylazine or medetomidine.
- Stay updated on emerging trends in street drugs and their implications for clinical practice.
1.5 CDE Issued Credit
REGISTRATION & Non-Member Fee:
To register for a specific course, complete the request form linked below. Once completed, your registration will be process and a confirmation email with zoom link will be sent out no later than one week prior to the course selected.
SKCDS Members are always free; Guests or Non-Members will pay a low registration fee of $45.00 per attendee per course offered and selected.
Dental Students within Washington State who are currently enrolled in Dental School are invited to register for the webinar series for free. If you are a Dental Student, please use the registration form below. Please complete all applicable sections, including email address for zoom link, Student for Member Status, and University you are enrolled.
As a reminder, SKCDS is AGD PACE certified for continuing dental education credit issuance within the State of Washington.
