Dental News - Meeting review: 2018 AAID Annual Conference in Dallas

Sierra Rendon / DTA

Tue. 2 October 2018

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DALLAS, Texas, USA: “The future is now” was not just the theme of this year’s American Academy of Implant Dentistry Annual Conference, it was also the leading concept behind every facet of this compelling annual event.

From educational sessions to networking events to all the new technology in the exhibit hall, the future of implant dentistry will surely be affected by all of the new skills and information attendees could glean from this program, which was held Sept 26 to 29 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.

Additionally, in the exhibit hall, attendees were able to visit more than 100 companies, featuring a slew of products and technology to help make your practice run smoother and more efficiently.

Thiago Alves of Piezosurgery Inc. demonstrates the precision offered by the company’s advanced technology. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Chris Berry shows an attendee the benefits of the Aseptico implant motor. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Taylor Ellis speaks with an attendee at the Bicon booth. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Trisha Carlin and Jason Whitmore stand ready to help at the Ceatus Media Group booth. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Darrell Cook at ClaroNav prepares to demonstrate the company’s surgical navigation solutions to attendees. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

At the Dentatus booth, Denise Manekas speaks about the company’s narrow diameter implants and many other innovative products. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Kazu Tanji displays the DoWell Zirconia Sinus Drill Kit. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Dr. Paresh B. Patel and the team at Glidewell Dental. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Alisha Loya of Hiossen tells attendees about the Hiossen Implant System. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

From left, Dan Carmody, Liz Weber and Mark Freedman show off innovative equipment at the Kavo Kerr booth. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Meisinger President Alex Miller speaks to attendees at the company’s busy booth. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Jamal Matthews of Nobel Biocare demonstrates the benefits of X-Nav Technology. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Learning more about OCO Biomedical complete implant solutions. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Gavin Sternberg answers question for an attendee at the Planmeca booth. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Rob Brtalik of Salvin helps an attendee. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Adam Foleck, Justin Moody and Danny Domingue stop in at the interactive AAID booth promoting next year’s annual meeting, to take place in Las Vegas. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Dr. Hilt Tatum Jr., widely regarded as a true pioneer in the field of implant dentistry, visits with colleagues at the Tatum Surgical booth. Photo by Sierra Rendon/DTA

Here is a sampling of products and companies in the exhibit hall:

Optimizing implant placement: ClaroNav’s breakthrough in computer-aided implantology – Navident – offers dental surgeons an easy-to-use, accurate, highly portable and affordable way to plan the desired restoration and implant placement on a virtual patient. If you are interested in mastering this technology for yourself, ask for more information about an upcoming workshop on Nov. 9 in Houston, which will include live surgical observation.
Tired of broken hybrid dentures? Stop by the Glidewell Dental booth, and ask about the BruxZir Full-Arch Implant Prosthesis, constructed from 100 percent monolithic zirconia and offering the stability and function of a fixed implant restoration.
Bone sets the tone: “Bone Management” is key to successful implant procedures. Besides the prosthetic aspect, achieving minimally invasive surgical techniques, along with predictable results, facilitates less traumatic and more controlled surgical procedures. The Meisinger High Altitude Comprehensive Implant Symposium outlines implant treatment planning, site preparation, surgical procedures and techniques including: sinus elevation, sandwich bone augmentation, full-arch immediate reconstruction, esthetic zone implants and much more. To learn more, ask Meisinger about the Meisinger Bone Management Product line or the upcoming symposium.

And speaking of “the future,” you’re going to want to make plans now to put next year’s conference on your calendar so you do not miss it. The AAID 68th Annual Conference will take place Oct. 23-26, 2019, at the Aria Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. There will be hands-on workshops for interactive learning, along with networking and fun, family-friendly activities. Attendees can earn at least 20 hours of implant-specific continuing education. To learn more, visit www.aaid.com/Annual_Conference/AAID-68th-Annual-Conference-2019.html.