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The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) is the leading membership organization of implant dentists in the world. The headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois, in the American Dental Association building, placing it at the heart of the dental profession. The AAID provides resources to those seeking information about oral implantology, including oral health professionals, the public, and the media.

Regular Office Hours
 Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time

Upcoming Holiday Closures

Labor Day - Friday, September 4  1:00pm and Monday, September 7
Annual Conference wrap up - Monday, October 5
Thanksgiving Holiday Wednesday November 25 1:00pm, Thursday & Friday, November 26–27
Christmas - Thursday &  Friday, December 24-25
New Year's - Thursday, December31 1:00pm and Friday, January 1

We will resume normal business hours on the next business day following each holiday.

AAID Staff

Meet the team at AAID
  • Carolina Hernandez, MBA, CAE
    Carolina Hernandez, MBA, CAE
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    Executive Director
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  • Jon Sprague
    Jon Sprague, MS, CPTM
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    Education & Credentialing Director
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  • Malik McGhee.
    Malik McGhee.
    American Academy of Implant Dentistry
    Education Specialist
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  • David Marshall
    David Marshall
    American Academy of Implant Dentistry
    Credentialing Manager
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  • Kim Williams
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    Membership Director
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  • Matthew Switzer
    Matthew Switzer
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    Marketing & Communications Director
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  • Katie Przychodzen
    Katie Przychodzen, MA
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    Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
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  • Wendi Jo Howard
    Wendi Jo Howard
    American Academy of Implant Dentistry (815)558-6547
    Corporate Relations Director
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  • Maggie Gronski
    Maggie Gronski
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    Corporate Relations & Registration Manager
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  • Jennifer Hopkins
    Jennifer Hopkins, CMM, CMP
    American Academy of Implant Dentistry (630)618-9488
    Meetings Director
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AAID Foundation

The AAID Foundation was founded in 1982 with a mission to further the science of oral implantology through research and education, and to support the delivery of implant care through charitable efforts. The AAID Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that awards grants each year to dental students and those in post-graduate and residency programs. In 2019, the Foundation launched Smile, Veteran! program to help those who have served our country with the opportunity to access and receive dental implant services.

The Foundation is supported by generous donations from AAID members and corporate sponsors.
  • Lauren Ambrus, MA
    Lauren Ambrus, MA
    AAID Foundation
    Executive Secretary
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American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI)

The American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID) was chartered in 1968 by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. The Board's mission is to elevate the standards and advance the science and art of oral implantology/implant dentistry by encouraging its study and by improving its practice. In fulfilling its purpose and objectives, the Board emulates the American Dental Association's Requirements for National Certifying Boards for Dental Specialists.
  • Jenna Tucker
    Jenna Tucker
    American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (312)335-8793
    Executive Director
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