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American Academy of Implant Dentistry

Founded in 1951, the Academy is the oldest professional organization in the world dedicated to the advancement of implant dentistry. Learn more »

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AAID 58th Annual Meeting

New Opportunities in Implant Dentistry

New Orleans, LA | November 11 - 15, 2009

Click on picture for a foot tappin' music video about New Orleans!  Earn up to 24 hours of CE; discuss your tough cases with 1,000 implant professionals and staff; experience interactive learning that will help you help your patients immediately. You will find new opportunities in implant dentistry.  Register now »


Credentialing

AAID stands for excellence in education, scientific development and patient care. The Academy provides bona fide credentialing in implantology through the Associate Fellow and Fellow examinations.

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MaxiCourses®

Maxi CourseThe AAID has developed an implant curriculum that is offered in several university-based settings around the world.  The curriculum requires participation in over 300 hours of lectures, laboratory sessions, live surgical demonstrations, and clinical experiences placing dental implants on real patients. Upon completion of a MaxiCourse®, the dentist will be well prepared to take the written portion of the AAID Associate Fellow Membership Examination.  Learn more »


Courses & Meetings

Bone Grafting Course
January 8–9 | Henderson, Nevada
The Exotic Side of Implant Dentistry
May 28–30 | Acapulco, Mexico
Northeast District
June 11–13 | Boston, Massachusetts

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Register for 2009 Bone Grafting Course

Each year the American Academy of Implant Dentistry presents a technique course for generalists and specialists about bone grafting procedures featuring hands-on experience with cadavers.  It will be presented in two locations in 2009:

  • January 8 - 9, 2009 at Touro University Nevada located in Henderson, Nevada
  • June 26 - 27, 2009 at Wright State University located in Dayton, Ohio

Click here for more information or to register.

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Why Dental Implants?

Find a DentistImplants are the preferred tooth-replacement option. Implant surgery is one of the safest, most precise and predictable procedures in dentistry.

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Before & After

Implants not only improve the aesthetic appearance of the mouth, but provide new functionality.

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Press Releases

Dental Implants Preferred Option for Aging Bridges

Aging dental bridges are a maintenance headache and a recipe for oral-health disaster.   They are difficult to floss, often decay, and require replacement with longer bridges.  According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), these bridges to nowhere should be replaced with permanent dental implants.   Learn more »