AAID 61st Annual Meeting
Implant Dentistry: Debating the Options for Practical Solutions
Washington, DC| October 3 - 6, 2012
Practical Education for the Practicing Implant Dentist!
Every day we are faced with various options to provide the best treatment for our patients. As the practice of implant dentistry continues to evolve, various tools, technologies, and treatment approaches are available to the clinical dentist which often present challenging decisions.
This meeting will bring together the world's experts in implant dentistry to debate several options of trreating a similar situation allowing you to develop practical solutions. Click here for just a few examples.
Some Highlights of AAID's 60th Annual Meeting
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The AAID cannot make specific recommendations or warranties relative to any individual dentist's skill, care and judgment, and would suggest that a dental consumer seeking implant dental treatment consider both a dentist's credentials in implant dentistry and asking the dentist any questions you might have regarding implant treatment.
Why replace missing teeth?
Replacing missing teeth is much more than just having a pretty smile. Replacing missing teeth can help you improve your quality of life. The loss of teeth compromises your ability to eat fruits, vegetables and other healthy food, which are such an important part of your diet. Watch the video to learn more.
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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Press Releases
AAID Commemorates 60 Years of Dental Implant Training and Advocacy
What better city than Las Vegas to celebrate a major milestone? Today, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) is doing just that by commemorating the 60th anniversary of dental implants during its annual scientific meeting here. Most of the 2,000 conference attendees were not around in 1951. At the time, dental implants had, at best, a dubious reputation among most dental professionals. What a difference 60 years makes, as implants are now the standard of care for replacing missing teeth. Learn more »