
Pikes Peak Study Club Annual Ski Meeting
About This Event
Pikes Peak Study Club presents its Annual Ski Meeting in Beaver Creek, Colorado from February 5–7, 2026. This comprehensive dental course, Advancing Dental Practice: Clinical Decision Making, Patient Safety, and Professional Responsibility, features Kevin Patterson DDS, MD. The 3-day program provides 9 CE credit hours and will cover critical topics in modern dental practice, including responsible opioid prescribing, managing patients on bisphosphonates and similar medications, and handling emergencies in the dental office. Participants will also explore best practices for tooth extractions and site preparation for implant placement, case planning strategies, and the benefits of becoming a Medicaid provider. Additionally, the course highlights the value of organized dentistry and professional membership.
Learning Objectives
- Understand responsible opioid prescribing
- Manage patients on bisphosphonates and similar medications
- Recognize and respond to dental office emergencies
- Plan extractions and implant site preparation
- Develop case planning strategies
- Appreciate the value of organized dentistry and professional membership

