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DECEMBER 2016 — Vol. 11, No. 12 www.dental-tribune.com IMPLANT TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Implant Newspaper · U.S. Edition By Sierra Rendon, Managing Editor I t was all business and beignets for attendees of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s 65th Annual Implant Dentistry Education Con- ference in New Orleans from Oct. 26-29. For three and a half days, attendees had the opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading experts in implant dentistry and also to meet with implant companies showcasing the latest tech- nologies and products. On Oct. 27, main podium sessions be- gan with “Laser-Assisted Peri-implantitis Procedure” with Dr. Allen Honigman and “Contemporary Treatment of Peri- implantitist” with Dr. Tara Aghaloo, lead- ing into “Autogenous Bone vs. Biologics: Graft Selection for Success” with Dr. Craig M. Misch. Business & beignets Clinicians head to AAID’s annual conference in New Orleans for learning and more AAOMS hosts Chicago conference By Sierra Rendon, Managing Editor D ental implant clinicians may consider a trip to Chicago in early Decem- ber for the compelling educational opportunities offered during the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) 2016 Dental Implant Con- ference. The conference will take place Dec. 1-3 at the Sheraton Grand Chi- cago. Presenters include Drs. Anthony Sclar, Dr. Tara L. Aghaloo, Dr. Istvan Urban, Jay Malmquist, Michael Block and many more. Among the session topics: • “The Changing Landscape of Bone Grafting for Implant Therapy” • “Intraoral Soft-Tissue Augmenta- tion Techniques for Teeth and Dental Implants” • “Full-Arch, Immediate-Load Fixed Implant Restorations: Team Approach From Work-Up to Final Prosthesis” • “Use of Different Materials for Hard- and Soft-Tissue Augmentation” In addition, more than 100 com- panies will be on hand, exhibiting the latest products, equipment and services for the dental implant in- dustry. After a full day of learning on Friday, attendees can join a reception in the exhibit hall, to enjoy beverages, hors d’oeuvres, networking with col- leagues and another look at the latest in implant products and services. A full schedule and registration in- formation is available at www.aaoms. org/meetings-exhibitions/2016- dental-implant-conference. Chicago will be the site of the 2016 AAOMS Dental Implant Conference. Photo/www.freeimages.com ” See BEIGNETS, page D2 After lunch, attendees had the op- portunity to hear from keynote speaker Dr. Leonard Bailey, who performed the first successful human-to-human heart transplantation in a newborn baby. Bailey, surgeon-in-chief of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in Loma Linda, Calif., said one of his missions now is to provide clinicians the inspiration to remain solidly committed to optimal pa- tient service. In addition to these sessions, a wide variety of educational programs includ- ing hands-on workshops, seminars, den- tal team programs and poster displays helped to round out a full day of solid education for AAID attendees. After a day of training and learning, the Implant World Expo Reception held that evening, was a great way to cap off the night. More than 130 exhibitors were available to meet and mingle with at- tendees. Dr. Tara Aghaloo speaks on the AAID main podium about the ‘Contemporary Treatment of Peri-implantitis.’ Dr. Craig M. Misch speaks at the AAID Annual Meeting’s main podium on Oct. 27 about ‘Autogenous Bone vs. Biologics: Graft Selection for Success.’ Photos/Sierra Rendon, Managing Editor IT-1216.indd 1 11/15/16 8:42 AM IT-1216.indd 111/15/168:42 AM