AAID Annual Conference blends classic with cutting edge

The science of implant dentistry sees improvements and innovation every day. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s 64th Annual Educational Conference at Caesars Palace™ in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 21-24, 2015, blends the classic with tomorrow’s innovations.

Attendees have the opportunity to earn as many as 20 hours of continuing education credit focused on implant dentistry. The theme of the conference, “Where Classic Principles Support Cutting-Edge Implant Dentistry,” serves as a reminder of the groundwork laid over 60 years ago by the dental implant pioneers. Caesars Palace serves as a classic Las Vegas backdrop to fit the classic educational theme of the conference.

Over 1,000 implant dentistry professionals will hear from Dr. Carl Misch, one of the pioneers in implant dentistry, as he delivers one of our keynote addresses on Thursday afternoon, October 22. Back by popular demand is Dr. Daniel Alam, who was the leading microsurgeon on the first face transplant performed in the United States. Dr. Alam brought the audience to its feet at the 2010 AAID Annual Conference. This year, he will inspire attendees with his presentation on Face Transplantation: Past, Present, Future, as the closing keynote speaker of the Conference.

Over 3½ days, world-renowned clinicians will review time-honored dental implant techniques and explore cutting-edge dental implants. They will evaluate the latest concepts in dental implant treatment planning and rethink the science and practice of implant dentistry.

“The AAID is known for providing practical education for the practicing implant dentist. Not only is that found in the didactic and hands-on sessions, but through the interaction of peers in the halls and at the social events during our Conference,” pointed out Dr. John Da Silva, president of the AAID.

“What happens in Vegas at AAID’s Annual Educational Conference is not intended to stay in Vegas. Bring it home, and put it to use immediately in your practice,” he added.

In addition to Main Podium presentations, attendees can choose from 16 hands-on workshops as well as 16 didactic seminars. Two days of team-oriented training are also offered.

A post-conference, full-day course on advanced soft and hard tissue grafting will be offered. This course includes hands-on experience on cadaver heads.

Next year’s Annual Conference will be held in New Orleans, October 26-29, 2016.
Established in 1951, the AAID is the only dental implant organization that offers credentials recognized by federal and state courts as bona fide. Its membership, which exceeds 5,000, includes general dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists, and prostho-dontists from across the United States and in 40 other countries.

The Academy is known worldwide for its bona fide credentialing program in implant dentistry. The rigorous requirements — coupled with AAID’s commitment to educate patients about implant dentistry and the importance of using a knowledgeable, experienced, and trained implant dentist such as an AAID-credentialed member — sets the Academy apart.

More information about AAID’s consumer outreach can be found at www.aaid-implant.org. Information about the educational offerings, valuable member benefits, the credentialing program, and other offerings from the AAID can be found online at www.aaid.com.

This information was provided by the AAID.