The ADIA Is Here To Train Your Team

The ADIA encourages groups and office to host auxiliary programs locally. We work with a core group of leading educators and clinicians that are available to assist you in designing and hosting an educational program specifically tailored to your target audience. Education is lifelong endeavor and the ADIA is here to help you.

Questions? Email us at ADIA@dentalimplants.com

Please visit the ADIA YouTube Channel to view our recorded webinars.

LIVE 2025 WEBINAR DATES ARE HERE! (Registration Links Coming Soon)

5 Mistakes That Can Undermine Case Acceptance in Dentistry

Amy Drewery RDH


February 12, 2025
8:00 PM EST

  • Gain communication tools to improve treatment acceptance as well as patient relationships.
  • Identify words/phrases to eliminate that could be driving patients away
  • Learn what questions to ask that will create patient buy-in, resulting in increased case acceptance

Dental Hygiene Considerations for Implant-Supported Prosthetics


Lynn Pencek RDH
March 19, 2025

8:00 PM EST

  • To provide strategies for maintaining implant health and managing complications that may arise over time.
  • Topics Covered:
    • Importance of implant maintenance and patient education
    • Implant hygiene protocols for patients and professionals
    • Identifying and managing peri-implantitis
    • Long-term follow-up and monitoring of implant patients
    • Troubleshooting mechanical complications (loose abutments, fractured screws)
    • Legal considerations and risk management in implant practice
  • Interactive Elements: Case discussion panels and breakout sessions for problem-solving real-world complications.

Vaping: The Ugly Truth and Its Effects on Dental Implants


Sandi Tocquigny, RDA


April 23, 2025
8:00 PM EST

  • Comprehend the Fundamentals of Vaping: Participants will gain a clear understanding of what vaping is, including its components, prevalence, and the substances commonly used in vaping products.
  • Analyze the Impact of Vaping on Oral Health: Attendees will explore the effects of vaping on oral dentition, specifically how it influences dental implants and overall oral health, including potential complications and risks.
  • Define the Role of Healthcare Providers: Participants will identify and articulate the responsibilities of dental auxiliaries in addressing vaping-related issues, including patient education, risk assessment, and strategies for promoting oral health in patients who vape.

Synchronizing Success: How the TEAM Drives Implant Excellence During Procedures

Dr. Andrea Joy Smith


Sept. 24, 2025
8:00 PM EST

  • The Role of the Team during Implant Procedures
  • Understanding the Overdenture Housing Pick-up Protocol
  • Performing the Housing pick up Protocol

Mastering the Future of Dentistry: How Digital Scanning Can Elevate Your Skills, Efficiency, and Patient Care


Patsy Avery, Fellow ADIA


Oct. 15, 2025

8:00 PM EST

  • Skill enhancement: Staying ahead with cutting-edge technology.
  • Improved efficiency: Saving time and reducing errors.
  • Better patient care: Delivering more comfortable, precise, and faster treatments.

Synergy in Smiles: Unlocking the Power of Team Learning in Dental Care


Karen Young, Director, ADIA


Nov. 12, 2025
8:00 PM EST

  • Appreciate the importance of photography in dental communication
  • Understand how to take a great image
  • Understand the digital image workflow

ADIA

Comprehensive
Resources for Your
Entire Team

The Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA) is an exceptional resource for dental implant professionals. Focusing on educational advancement and collaboration, it supports a team-based approach where each auxiliary member has a recognized role. Through its connection to the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), ADIA offers a broad scope of continuing education on multiple levels (virtual, international, national, and regional), making it accessible for the entire auxiliary team, administrative and clinical staff. Our webinars, symposiums, hands-on learning, and more are outstanding resources for enhancing skills, staying updated on best practices, and networking within the implant dentistry community.

The Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA) is committed to the ongoing education and advancement of auxiliary dental implant team members. ADIA promotes collaboration between team members in implant dentistry. Every member plays an essential role in implant dentistry, and ADIA delivers opportunities for advancement in education and contributions to their field for auxiliary members of implant dentistry teams.

ADIA Mission Statement

The Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA) is committed to delivering premier continuing education and advanced training to every member of the dental implant auxiliary team, empowering them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to be indispensable in the success of implant dentistry. Recognizing the unique contributions of each team member, the ADIA provides a pathway for members to elevate their expertise and stand out in the field. Through its esteemed credentialing program, the ADIA offers three levels of professional distinction—Certified Implant Auxiliary, ADIA Fellowship, and ADIA Master’s Status—each symbolizing excellence and dedication to implant dentistry.

Achieving the Mission

Working Towards Our
Goals Together

Continuing Education

The Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries provides high-quality, cost-effective continuing education at all levels. ADIA holds multiple-day meetings in conjunction with most ICOI symposia, providing ample opportunities for development and collaboration for auxiliary team members of all kinds.
These meetings bring cutting-edge implant education to our members and help foster comradery and the exchange of ideas with colleagues. This cooperation within the field ensures that all auxiliary team members can implement best practices for delivering quality care for their patients.

Educational Criteria & Training

ADIA has also established educational criteria and training for dental auxiliary certification. These certification programs are tailored to specific members of the dental implant team and focus on developing and broadening the specific skillsets they need to provide the most effective care.
Whether you are an office administrator, implant coordinator, dental assistant, or hygienist, the programs provide thorough and detailed education that showcases the most up-to-date information and strengthens your position as a valuable dental implant team member.

Table Clinic Presentation

Table clinic presentations serve as a forum that allows all dental implant auxiliaries to share their knowledge and experience. Table clinics take place at our ADIA meetings and are 5 to 10-minute presentations given via laptop and presented multiple times throughout the session.
These clinics can cover any topics relevant to implant dentistry and are a great opportunity for auxiliary implant team members to share the valuable knowledge they’ve developed over their careers. They are an excellent way to collaborate with your peers and colleagues. These clinics are also part of the requirements for ADIA Fellowship credentialing.

Working Together

Expanding Our Horizons Through Collaboration

ADIA strives to respond to our members’ needs and requests by providing them with high-quality programs and educational materials for minimal dues. ADIA symposiums also provide our members with the opportunity to conduct a table clinic presentation and share their unique experiences, ideas, and expertise.

Be an active member of ADIA and become part of our educational community!

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