American Academy of Implant Dentistry

About AAID
Founded in 1951, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) is the first professional organization in the world dedicated to implant dentistry. Its membership includes general dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists, and others interested in the field of implant dentistry. As a membership organization, we currently represent almost 4,000 dentists worldwide.

Our Mission:
To advance the science and practice of Implant Dentistry through education, advocacy, and research support; and to serve as the credentialing standard for the profession.

Our Vision:
The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) works together in order to develop a collaborative and inclusive environment. We are focused on developing a patient-centered philosophy around excellence and compassion.

Our sole intention is to uplift the profession of implant dentistry and to make it welcoming and accessible to all communities.

Core Values:
Respect
Integrity
Equitability
Research
Education

The AAID Is Stronger Together
Through our educational offerings and credentialing program, we provide valuable expertise in the field of oral implantology—expertise that ultimately benefits the patients that dentists serve.

AAID Credentialed Dentists
The Dental Implant Experts
AAID credentialed dental implant experts are passionate about helping you live your life the way you want to. You can count on them to give you the smile you deserve, the ability to eat what you want and teeth that feel and act like your natural ones.

Why Join AAID
Membership in AAID, the leading dental implant resource, helps you:

* Obtain the best education through AAID’s comprehensive dental implant education at member price.

* Distinguish yourself through bona fide credentialing recognized by courts

* Develop relationships with other dentists active in dental implants at AAID conferences.

* Improve the business of your practice with AAID member-only resources

* Keep up on the latest research and techniques through AAID publications

Membership Information
https://www.aaid.com/membership-information
Whether you’re a young dentist interested in adding implantology to your practice or a seasoned practitioner continuing to hone your craft – the AAID is your home for all things implant dentistry.

AAID membership comes with its perks! Once you join, you’ll have access to a myriad of benefits available only to members of AAID.

AAID Implant Institute
Launching in November 2023, the AAID will unveil the AAID Implant Institute, the leading provider of e-learning courses in dental implantology. Designed to meet your evolving educational needs, Implant Institute brings together content from every level – from courses for dentists with little-to-no experience with dental implants, to expert-level education – all in one place. New events will be added regularly and members receive a discount!

Business and Patient Resources
Download free business and patient education content including employee and patient release form templates, animated patient education videos, and print-ready brochures for your practice.

Members in good standing also have access to the AAID Member logo for use in their practices.

Consumer Outreach
A portion of all AAID member dues go to support year-round consumer education and professional advocacy programs. AAID-implant.org is a consumer-facing website with more than 6,000 unique users visiting each month. The site features interactive quizzes, addresses frequently asked questions, and even puts patients directly in touch with AAID-credentialed dentists.

Discounted Event Registration
AAID Annual Conferences and District Meetings are highlights of the year for members. As a member, you have access to discounted event registration and member-only events. Event highlights include:

Opportunities for lecture and hands-on CE
Networking opportunities with the best and brightest in oral implantology
Fantastic locations and venues

Find an Implant Dentist
AAID members who have earned their Associate Fellow or Fellow credential (learn more) are included in the Find an Implant Dentist tool on the consumer-facing site. More than 30,000 searches are made each year, connecting you with new patients.

Journal of Oral Implantology
The official publication of the AAID, the Journal of Oral Implantology (JOI) is consistently voted the most valuable member benefit provided by the AAID. The JOI is a bi-monthly, reputable, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to providing valuable information to general dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists, and others interested in the field of implant dentistry. AAID members receive a subscription to the printed magazine and digital access to its archives.

AAID News
AAID News is a quarterly magazine published and mailed exclusively to AAID members. Each issue features content that highlights a timely clinical case, provides insight on how to build your practice, spotlights AAID members in the news, and much more!

Thought Leadership Opportunities
AAID members have the opportunity to showcase their thought leadership in a number of ways. Members can submit articles for AAID News and blog posts for Life Smiles, be guests on the AAID Podcast, and act as sources for the press.

Legal Support for Specialty Recognition
Implant dentistry is not currently recognized nationwide as a specialty. The AAID is working tirelessly at the state and national level to change this. The AAID has already won legal victories for specialty status and continues to advocate for implant dentistry as specialty field of dentistry.

Why Apply?
Establish Credibility & Trust with Your Patients

When patients are considering dental implants, they want a dentist with experience and knowledge, and someone they can trust. That’s why they choose AAID-credentialed dentists.

By earning your Associate Fellow or Fellow credential, you will quantitatively show your patients that your dedication to the profession ensures the following:

1. Providing optimal patient care is the heart of the AAID’s mission.

For nearly 70 years, the AAID has been training implant dentists in the techniques necessary to become skilled in providing implant care that enhances quality of life for your patients.

2. AAID credentials enhance trust and credibility within the dental profession.

Membership and involvement in a professional association like the AAID demonstrates dentists’ commitment to their field—in the eyes of both patients and peers. The willingness to invest the time and energy required to earn AAID credentials takes this professional commitment and credibility to the next level.

3. AAID-credentialed dentists are qualified to provide the treatment you need.

Dental implants are complex, sophisticated devices that require deep knowledge and specialized expertise to fit and place properly, and every treatment needs to be customized to the unique needs of the patient. AAID-credentialed implant dentists expertly evaluate patient needs and design personalized treatment plans to ensure the best chances of success.

4. Consumers look to AAID to help them select their dentist, and only AAID-credentialed dentists are featured in the “Find an Implant Dentist” search results.

Each month, more than 6,000 consumers visit aaid-implant.com, an informational site designed to help educate the public on the value of dental implants and the importance of selecting an AAID-credentialed dentist for their procedures. Earn your credential and be included in this popular directory!

Earning your credential in oral implantology from the AAID helps you stand apart from your colleagues and establishes credibility and trust with your patients.

CONTACT AAID:

American Academy of Implant Dentistry
211 East Chicago Avenue Suite 1100
Chicago, Illinois 60611
United States
Phone: 312.335.1550