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Implant Tribune U.S. Edition | June 2017 N EWS B3 AAID selects new executive director Cheryl Parker AD By AAID Staff The board of trustees of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry unani- mously selected Cheryl Parker, CAE, to be the new executive director of the acad- emy effective May 1. Parker has a very strong background in the dental world, having most recently served for more than 10 years as direc- tor, academics, regulatory affairs and advocacy for the American Academy of Periodontology. She previously worked for nearly seven years for the American Dental Association. She was manager of the Tripartite Grassroots Membership Initiative and manager of the Allied Den- tal Program Reviews/Dental Laboratory Technology Education (CODA). She has also earned the certified association ex- ecutive designation from the American Society of Association Executives. “I’m excited to become executive direc- tor of an organization that I have admired for years,” Parker said. “We will continue to offer a variety of benefits and services that assist members in providing high- quality patient care and tools to enhance practice management.” Dr. Shankar Iyer, president of the AAID, speaking on behalf the leadership of the academy said: “By almost every measure, the AAID is the most successful organi- zation in implant dentistry. We are very lucky that Cheryl was available at the time we decided to seek new leadership.” A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Parker is currently pursuing a master of science in public services at De- Paul University. When weather permits, she enjoys biking along the lake front bike path. In her spare time, she is researching her family tree. She has discovered that one great-grandmother was a Civil War nurse and her great-grandfather, a mem- ber of the Union Army, was wounded in the battle of Antietam. “I’m trying to con- firm my suspicion that they met while my grandfather was recuperating from his wound,” Parker said. “ MILESTONE, Page B1 as a mechanism to help serve members in remote areas. Furthermore, he added the GWDCAOSC intends to utilize AO re- search submissions, e-posters and other online learning modules as part of its curriculum and to increase research, e- poster and innovations submissions by featuring selected submissions as part of the curriculum. The GWDCAOSC is an effort represen- tative of AO’s roots, as it was founded 30 years ago as a local study club in the Greater New York area, said AO board member Dr. Jeffrey Lloyd, who serves as the study club’s liaison. “A level of in- dependence from special interests and commercialization along with a strong commitment to science, education and collaboration among members, industry and other organizations has made the AO brand very appealing, and will allow AO to continue its growth as the world’s pre- mier dental implant organization. “A worldwide network of local AO- affiliated study clubs will ensure a bright future for AO and its members — and ul- timately for the patients who will benefit from the gift of osseointegration,” he con- cluded. Since its inaugural meeting on April 21, 2016, in McLean, Va., the GWDCAOSC has held seven meetings. Future program- ming for 2017-2018 is scheduled to in- clude presentations by Dr. Peter Hunt, Dr. Charles Fields, Dr. Vincent Prestipino, Dr. Clarence Lindquist, Dr. Brian Mahler and Dr. Neil Starr, who recently presented at the AO 2017 Annual Meeting. AO members interested in learning more about initiating a local AO study club should contact either Dr. Domp- kowski at dvmpkvwskidds@verizvn.net or Dr. Favagehi at mfavagehi@yahvv.cvm. About the Academy of Osseointegration With nearly 6,000 members in 70 coun- tries around the world, AO is recognized as a premier international association for professionals interested in implant den- tistry. AO serves as a nexus where special- ists and generalists can come together to evaluate emerging research, technology and techniques; share best information; and coordinate optimal patient care us- ing timely, evidence-based science and methods. Follow on Facebook and Twitter @AcademyOsseo.