Covid-19 Information and Resources

The health and safety of AAID members remain top of mind as the American Academy of Implant Dentistry continues to monitor the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). As you have been reading and listening to the news, the information on the virus is changing frequently and organizations are having to pivot quickly as we learn more about its spread.

The AAID understands that the challenges under COVID-19 is difficult for all of us. Check back to this site for the most current information from AAID. If there is a way that we can support you and your practice, please email us at membership@aaid.com or contact us directly via email or phone. 

Please find the following resources on this page: 

AAID· Educational Opportunities· Returning to Your Practice· About Covid 19

AAID Meetings and Events

Staff is monitoring the situation and will adjust plans as needed. Check back for any updates.

AAID 69^th Annual Conference, Nov 11-14, Atlanta,GA

Cancelled Events

• Western District Meeting, June 12-13, San Francisco,CA 
• The AAID hopes to reschedule the Oral Exams later in 2020. Emails with updated information will be sent from credentialing@aaid.com.

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AAID 

• What to Expect: Going to the Dentist After Stay-at-Home Order Is Lifted
• AAID dental practice marketing checklist
• The Guide to Dental Health during COVID-19

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Educational Opportunities

• Academy of General Densitry Webinar Series for Your Practice: HR, the new CARES Act, legal issues, accounting and finance needs, office leasing, and more
• Glidewell: Service Update and Service Alert
• Healthcare Success Blog
• Stanley Insitute: Town Halls and Q&A Sessions for Dentists
• Straumann Webinars: Free and CE Credits Available
• The Oral Reconstruction Foundation : Free CE Webinars

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Resources For Returning To Your Practice

• American Dental Association
  • Interim guidance on how to minimize risk of transmission
  • Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit
  • Summary of interim guidance
  • Three interim treatment guidance flowcharts
  • What to expect after the stay at home order is lifted 
• Advice Media: COVID-19 Resources 
• Big Case Marketing, Dr. James McAnally: Marketing Tips to Use in Your Practice Now
• Dinsmore (Employment & Labor Attorneys): COVID-19 Business Strategies Hub
• Gilleard Research Public Opinion About Returning to the Dentist Post COVID-19
• New York Times Article: The Workers Who Face the Greatest Coronavirus Risk
• OSAP/DQP: Best Practices For Infection Control in Dental Clinics During the Covid-19 Pandemic
• The Levin Group: Dental Practice Managament Emergency Preparedness Overview
• Training Resources (various topics): Free Products and Services during COVID 19
• Treloar & Heisel:  Information on insurance Coverage
• US Small Business Administration: Disaster Assistance

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Resources About the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

• American Medical Association
• ASHARE: HVAC In Dental Offices Youtube Series
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Guidance For Dental Settings
• Harvard Health: Coronavirus Resource Center
• International Assocation of Dental Research
• National Institutes of Health 
• OSHA: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
• State Departments of Public Health
• World Health Organization

 

Educational Opportunities

Webinar Tuesday

Q&A Lunch Break Wednesday 

Case of The Week Thursday

AAID Podcasts

Volunteer Oppotunities