Our Mission & Vision
The leader in implant dentistry since 1951
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:
The AAID’s mission is to advance the science and practice of implant dentistry by setting and
upholding standards through education, credentialing, patient care, professional advocacy,
and research.
Our Vision:
The AAID envisions a future where implant dentistry is defined by the highest standards of care— transforming lives through extraordinary practice, education, and leadership that
earn the trust of patients, the public, and the profession.
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
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.
If you are a patient interested in dental implants, we encourage you to visit our Find a Dentist section to contact an AAID-credentialed implant dentist in your area or learn more about dental implants.
Contact our office if you have any questions.