AAID 58th Annual Meeting
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®
The 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 »
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
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Why Dental Implants?
Implants 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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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 »