Speaking Engagements

The road to becoming a healthcare professional is not for the faint of heart. Though the pathway is defined to reach your goal, it is an arduous one, riddled with obstacles that can stifle progress. As one who obtained doctorates from both dental school and medical school, Dr. Watson created the “My Guided Path to Success” lecture as a platform to provide testimonial conversation. The discussion will motivate and encourage aspiring healthcare professionals on how to navigate potential challenges in the journey to be a success. As a minority, the lecturer also speaks specifically to certain inherent challenges of individuals of ethnically diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Watson has performed implant surgeries to help restore the dentition of patients for 20 years. During this period, there has been a dramatic shift from analog to digital workflow for planning and surgical protocol. However, the scientific principles remain consistent for dental implant surgery for restoration of dental occlusion. This lecture will discuss the following:

· Incorporating digital software in patient treatment planning and collaborating with an oral surgeon.

· Using digital planning to aid in precise placement of implants and fabrication of a prosthesis to support ideal dental occlusion and physiological jaw function.

· Provide insight on challenges and benefits in adding a digital approach to your workflow.

Dental colleagues, digital laboratory, technicians, and ancillary dental staff are welcome to discuss elevating the practice to include aspects of the digital approach.

Are kids C.R.A.S.Y? The acronym stands for Children. Require. Anesthetic. Sedation, Y’all! This fun and informative lecture will address the following:

· explaining physiological and clinical distinctions

· What factors to consider if a pediatric patient may require behavioral management.

· Participants will learn basic anesthetic standards and clinical considerations for pediatric patients in the dental and outpatient oral surgical setting.

Pediatric, dental, and anesthesia colleagues are welcome to discuss why kids are not little adults when it comes to anesthesia and management.

Jaw surgery for orthodontics and facial skeletal discrepancies has been a staple in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for over a century. Over this period, the science of surgical planning has been mostly an analog approach. However, in the last two decades, technology has completely shifted our protocols and surgical flow for Orthognathic Surgery planning. This lecture teaches:

· The history and development of orthognathic surgery as a science

· Advantages and nuances of the digital approach to surgical planning versus analog will be discussed as it relates to common Orthognathic Surgeries.

· Case presentations describing the planning and treatment results are provided.

This lecture is for Orthodontists, residents, and surgical colleagues who are interested in learning virtual surgical planning for orthognathic surgery to enhances the precision, predictability, and customization of treatment, among the surgical team, to increase procedural efficiency, and ultimately leading to better outcomes for patients undergoing orthognathic surgery.

Pain is an expected sequel to dental procedures and surgeries. Pain management has been a significant issue in the United States for several years and continues to be a concern due to factors such as: Opioid Epidemic, Access to Care, Chronic Pain, Healthcare Disparities. This presentation will accomplish the following:

· Address the intersection of providing exceptional care while addressing pain for our patients.

· Discuss the pharmacology of various pain medication types and effective pain management practices

· The Opioid Crisis is highlighted and its magnification during COVID-19 pandemic.

· Alternative Treatments for pain management are discussed.

· Address the changing landscape for medical Cannabis use and how this affects health professionals.

This lecture is comprehensive and may fulfill professional continuing education requirements for pain management.

Are you prepared for medical emergencies in the dental office? The American Dental Association and respective Boards in dentistry mandate that we have knowledge and protocol for dealing with emergencies that may arise in our practices. This lecture will accomplish the following:

· Give strategy to recognize patients who may pose risk of an untoward event in your office.

· Discuss the 10 most common medical emergencies which can occur in your office.

· Enable dental professionals to be more confident in diagnosing, managing, and treating emergencies which can occur in their office.

Also, information will be available to help create an Emergency Training Manual for the doctor and staff.