CE COURSES
The IAG is pleased to partner with the Pacific Northwest Gnathologic Study Club to present the following CE course at a reduced rate for IAG members.
Digital Orthodontics in Practice: Advanced Blue Sky Plan Workflows
Course Description
Digital clear aligner therapy and in-office fabrication have transformed pre-restorative and minor orthodontic treatment. This fast-paced, screen-focused session cuts straight past basic orthodontic theory to explore the hands-on operational power of Blue Sky Plan software.
Designed specifically for restorative and general clinicians, Dr. Baron Grutter will demonstrate real-time digital setups, precise tooth segmentation, staging strategies, and interproximal reduction (IPR) management. Attendees will also learn how to optimize in-house 3D printing, model export configurations, and appliance fabrication to establish a seamless digital orthodontic pipeline inside their own practices.
Course Objectives
By the end of this lecture, each participant will be able to:
- Navigate the Blue Sky Plan orthodontic module to accurately segment models, establish proper axes, and stage tooth movements.
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Design and position composite attachments and pressure dimples strategically for predictable tooth tracking.
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Calculate and sequence interproximal reduction (IPR) with digital collision maps to safeguard enamel and optimize contacts.
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Formulate efficient export protocols, print orientation, and wash/cure settings for in-office 3D printed aligner models.
- Integrate pre-restorative tooth alignment workflows into comprehensive restorative treatment plans.
SPEAKER
Dr. Baron Grutter completed his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Chemistry at Graceland University and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry. He maintains a private practice focused extensively on digital technology, cosmetics, implantology, and orthodontics.
Dr. Grutter has earned an international reputation for his pioneering work and clinical education in digital workflows, in-office 3D printing, and digital clear aligner design. He serves as the Project Manager for Blue Sky Bio’s Orthodontic Department and Co-Owner of the BlueSkyBio Academy, having spent years developing, refining, and teaching the software tools dentists rely on worldwide. A passionate educator and certified trainer, Dr. Grutter lectures across the country, showing clinicians practical, cost-effective methods to bring digital dentistry and guided aligner therapy into daily operatory practice.
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Credit Hours: 7 CE Credits (PACE Approved)
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (PT)
Location: Global Learning Center of the Washington AGD. 19415 International Blvd Ste 410, Seatac, WA 98188
Oral & Maxillofacial Updates for the Restorative Practice: From Nerve Injuries to MRONJ
Course Description
General and restorative clinicians frequently encounter complex surgical dilemmas, systemic drug interactions, and diagnostic red flags in daily practice. In this comprehensive, case-based full-day program, Dr. Jasjit Dillon—Chief of Service at Harborview Medical Center and Program Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Washington—bridges hospital-level surgical insights with private practice clinical decision-making.
This session will provide in-depth, practical guidance across critical surgical and pathologic topics: managing acute trigeminal nerve injuries and timing surgical interventions; modern prevention and staging protocols for Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ); diagnostic frameworks and biopsy indications for concerning red and white oral lesions; treatment planning for complex implant cases and compromised bone; and updated evidence-based guidelines for antibiotic stewardship in modern dental practice.
Course Objectives
By the end of this lecture, each participant will be able to:
- Identify the etiology, neurosensory mapping, and urgent referral windows for iatrogenic trigeminal nerve injuries following restorative, endodontic, or surgical procedures.
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Apply current AAOMS staging, risk-stratification, and clinical management strategies for Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ).
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Differentiate benign from premalignant and malignant red and white oral lesions, establishing clear protocols for monitoring versus definitive biopsy.
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Formulate treatment plans for anatomically complex implant reconstructions and alveolar ridge defects. • Implement current evidence-based antibiotic protocols for odontogenic infections and prophylaxis while minimizing adverse drug events and resistance.
SPEAKER
Dr. Jasjit Dillon serves as Professor and Program Director of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Washington School of Dentistry and Chief of Service for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
Dr. Dillon brings a distinguished international background in medicine and dentistry, holding dental degrees from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (BDS) and the University of California, San Francisco (DDS), a medical degree from St. Bartholomew’s Medical School at the University of London (MBBS), and a post-doctorate fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDSRCS). She completed oral and maxillofacial surgery residency training at UCSF and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Her clinical and academic expertise centers on maxillofacial oncology and pathology, facial trauma reconstruction, nerve repair, complex dental implantology, and critical care surgical outcomes. She is a widely published author, international lecturer, and serves on national advisory boards advancing surgical education and patient care.
Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
Credit Hours: 7 CE Credits (PACE Approved)
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (PT)
Location: Global Learning Center of the Washington AGD. 19415 International Blvd Ste 410, Seatac, WA 98188
Bioclear Composite Dentistry: Live Hands-On Patient Workshop with Dr. David Clark
January 8, 2027 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
10 hands-on spots out of 20 are for PNGSC members.
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