SAN ANTONIO AGD - SAFE: New Dentist Study Club Fall 2026 Series

Fundamentals of implant dentistry: Fellowship exam review
Presented by Dr. Jon Dossett
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Registration 5:45 PM | Presentation 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
No Onsite Registration Available
3 Hr Lecture Credit
Subject Code: 690 Implants

$200 series rate; must be an AGD member to be a SAFE member. 
Dinner Included

Course Description
Understanding the key concepts of diagnosis and treatment planning for implant restorations is an important skill in today’s modern dental practice. Anatomy, bone quality, occlusion and other factors significantly influence the placement, functional load capacity and esthetic outcome when implants are utilized to restore the dentition to final form, function and esthetics. Additionally, as implants are commonplace in our patient population, navigating the multitude of complications for implant restorations presents challenges. We will review all these factors to make implant dentistry more successful in your dental practice. Finally, this discussion will emphasize those key concepts that will prepare you for challenging the Fellowship Examination as you pursue your Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry.

Course Objectives

• Review key diagnosis and treatment planning considerations for implant restoration
• Introduce diagnostic criteria for both removable and fixed prosthetic cases using implants
• Discuss basic implant types and restorative options for various clinical scenarios
• Highlight the common periodontal maintenance practices for long term implant success
• Trouble shoot common problems when implants or implant restorations fail
• Provide tips for successfully challenging the Fellowship Examination

About the Speakers
Dr. Jon Dossett is Assistant Professor and Team Leader, Team D, Department of Predoctoral Dental Education, University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) School of Dentistry. He earned his D.M.D. degree (’87) and B.S. in Chemical Engineering degree (’83) from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Dossett is a member of the UTSA Institutional Review Board, and he serves on the UTSA School of Dentistry’s Curriculum, Admissions, and Academic Performance Committees.

Dr. Dossett entered the United States Air Force (USAF) Dental Corp in 1987 and completed a two-year General Dentistry Residency in 1994. While on active duty, he served as Director, AEGD-1 Residency, USAF Academy, CO and Director, Jr. & Sr. Dental Residency Education and Research, AEGD-2 Residency, Lackland AFB, TX. Additionally, for the USAF Dental Evaluation and Consultation Service, he was Vice-Commander, and Director, Dental Biomaterials Evaluation and Research. Dr. Dossett retired at the rank of Colonel, USAF in July, 2018 with over 30 years of active military service. Since 1987, he has maintained an active membership in both the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. He is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, a Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists, and a Diplomate, Board Examiner and Past-President of the American Board of General Dentistry. He was recently named the 2023 AGD Faculty of the Year and he received the 2023 Texas Dentist of the Year Award. He currently serves as President, OKU Dental Honor Society Mu Nu Chapter at UTSA, President, Texas AGD, and Member, FAGD Fellowship Examination Development Committee for the Academy of General Dentistry.

About the 2026 SAFE - New Dentist Study Club
Join the San Antonio AGD for their 2026 SAFE - New Dentist Study Club. The New Dentist Study Club (SAFE) is uniquely and specifically designed to help new dentists in their professional growth through cutting-edge CE, opportunities to build dental, professional, and leadership skills, and the development of camaraderie. You must be an AGD member to join and have paid the 2026 AGD dues.
 

Upcoming CE 2026 Dates - FALL SERIES 

• Sept 23: Dr. Ernest Valdez | Management of Oral Surgery Complications for the General Dentist |  310 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Oct 28: Dr. Babak Najafi | The Evolution of Periodontal Plastic Surgery: From Open Flaps to Minimally Invasive Approaches | 490 Periodontics

 These courses are on the Pathway 2 Fellowship program and qualify for credit toward Fellowship in the AGD.

This course is for Texas Residents Only.
 

Cancellations received in writing up to seven (7) business days prior to the event date will receive a refund - minus a 20% handling fee. If you cancel less than (7) business days or do not cancel prior to the event date, the entire fee is non-refundable. Registrations are non-transferable.