Live from the 2023 AAID Annual Conference in Las Vegas! Drs. Justin Moody and Danny Domingue chat with Michael Wehrle, DDS about his mission trips to Puebla, a rural community in Mexico, to provide free high-quality dental work. He also chats about founding the Wehrle Immersion Implant Course as a way to train dentists in implantology and fund his …

Live from the 2023 AAID Annual Conference in Las Vegas! Drs. Justin Moody and Danny Domingue chat with Thomas Graf, DDS about shifting his focus from general dentistry to surgery, his journey from attending Implant Pathway to opening a second full arch office, and his passion for helping people that drives him to challenge the standard. The views e…

Live from the 2023 AAID Annual Conference in Las Vegas! Drs. Justin Moody and Danny Domingue chat with Daniel Marrano, CDT, TE, FICOI about his growing dental lab in Pennsylvania, his experience as a lab technician for over 20 years, and his Annual Conference workshop about analog and digital implant workflows as well as how to use digital tools fo…

Live from the 2023 AAID Annual Conference in Las Vegas! Drs. Justin Moody and Danny Domingue chat with Jeremy Sant, DDS about the importance of thorough education in elevating patient care. The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants and not necessarily that of the AAID. Links from this Episode: To learn more about …

Live from the 2023 AAID Annual Conference in Las Vegas! Drs. Justin Moody and Danny Domingue chat with Ryan Gilreath, DMD about his experience becoming an AAID Associate Fellow and growing his practice. The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants and not necessarily that of the AAID. Links from this Episode: To lear…

Live from the AAID 2023 Central District Meeting in Chicago! Drs. Justin Moody and Danny Domingue chat with Naif Sinada, DMD, MS about the craftsmanship of dentistry, specializing in prosthodontics, and the future of implant dentistry. The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants and not necessarily that of the AAID.…

Live from the AAID 2023 Central District Meeting in Chicago! Drs. Justin Moody and Danny Domingue chat with Jumoke Adedoyin, DDS, AFAAID about her experience overcoming obstacles and finding success being a dentist, supporting implant dentists in a leadership role, and helping women show up in excellence through her life coach business. The views e…

Live from the AAID 2023 Central District Meeting in Chicago! Drs. Justin Moody and Danny Domingue chat with Dr. Sarah Jockin, DDS about her journey to becoming an ABOI/ID Diplomate and the importance of putting yourself out there. The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants and not necessarily that of the AAID. Link…

"Don't be shy because there's a lot of people out there who want to help you," says Dr. Janice Wang. Entering into the world of dentistry can be very overwhelming. It takes bravery to reach out and ask for help on a case, network with other dentists at a meeting, and to find the courage to believe that you CAN! In this interview, AAID-credentialed …

Live from the Annual Conference, Matthew Young, DDS interviews Christian Coachman, DDS about his journey being a "smile architect," helping people deliver a predictable smile through the Digital Smile Design company, and his experience with AAID. The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants and not necessarily that o…

Entering the world of dentistry can be overwhelming, but trying to figure out which technologies to incorporate into your practice on top of that, is a job in itself! We may not have all the answers to your technology inquiries but at least we can cover one of the hottest topics: scanners. AAID Podcast Host, Dr. Danny Domingue, sat down with long t…

So you want to start milling your own abutments in-house but aren't sure where to begin. Do you go with the 150K mill with all the whistles and gadgets? Or do you go with something simpler but may have to replace down the line? AAID Podcast Host, Dr. Danny Domingue, sat down with milling experts, Jack Jeong and Charles Park from 3DBioCAD, to discus…

Curious how your practice ranks on Google? AAID Podcast Host, Dr. Danny Domingue, sat down with "The Reviews Doctor," Dr. Len Tau. Dr. Tau has been practicing for well over 20 years and was selected as one of Philadelphia's top dentists by Philadelphia Magazine. He's well-known around his community and across the country as an expert marketing stra…

Inspired by his father, Dr. Ed Kusek, and the work/family balance that a dental career can bring, Dr. Alex Kusek, decided to follow in his father's footsteps to become an implant dentist. AAID Podcast Host, Dr. Danny Dominigue, sat down with the father and son to hear their story of how they became involved in dentistry, the pros and cons of digita…

You may know him from the legacy of his father, Dr. Duke Heller, or from one of his international or national lectures in implant dentistry. Regardless, this man is chock-full of knowledge, experience, and advice for younger dentists. Meet Dr. Rob Heller. In this episode, Dr. Heller and Dr. Danny Domingue discuss the process of owning a practice, f…

AAID Podcast Host, Dr. Danny Domingue, gets real with AAID President, Dr. Duke Heller, on the Podcast as they discuss topics ranging from Dr. Heller's early career, his latest book release, and an inside look into the Midwest Implant Institute. "I'm very pleased with my life," said Dr. Heller. With little tidbits of advice tucked in throughout the …

"If implant dentistry were a house and you knew exactly where your foundation was going to go, could you build the walls ahead of time? The answer is yes." - Dr. Robert Stanley, DDS, PhD, MS, FAGD, FAAID, DABOI AAID Podcast Host, Dr. Danny Domingue, sat down with Dr. Robert Stanley AKA "The Smile Engineer™" to discuss all things implant dentistry i…

We are excited to have internationally renowned Prosthodontist and Implantologist, Dr. Joseph J. Massad as our AAID 2020 Virtual Experience Keynote Speaker. He has lectured literally around the world. Named one of the top clinicians in CE for 2000-2009 by Dentistry Today, and recipient of the 2006 Chicago Dental Society "Gordon J. Christensen Recog…

Happy Dental Implant Awareness Month (DIAM)! DIAM happens every year in September to highlight the positive experience of working with AAID-credentialed dentists and to spread awareness about the life-changing benefits of dental implants. AAID Podcast host and AAID-credentialed dentist, Dr. Danny Domingue, sat down with Carol Neiger and her entire …

Dr. Amos Yahav, recipient of the Thomas Edison Award and Founder of Augma Biomaterials Ltd. invented a unique material that improves the results of the oral augmentation process. AAID Podcast host, Dr. Danny Domingue, discussed the creation of the product, its applications, and why so many dentists are recommending it! Listen in! The views expresse…

AAID President, Dr. Bernee Dunson discusses with AAID Podcast hosts, Dr. Danny Domingue and Dr. Justin Moody, about some updates and unique opportunities about the AAID this year. In this episode, they cover changes with the Annual Conference, crucial learning experiences, and an exciting path for the future of the AAID. Listen in! The views expres…

AAID Podcast Host, Dr. Danny Domingue, sat down with Equipment Specialist, Jesse Kosnitzsky from Dentsply Sirona, to get the inside scoop on the newly launched CEREC Primemill. This grinding and milling unit is a game changer in dental practice in how it facilitates and accelerates the fabrication of chairside restorations. One of the Primemill’s m…

Learning and implementing the best workflow into your dental practice can be quite the challenge. On top of that, training your staff to understand your mindset and efficiency level makes it that much harder. Dr. Colin Lathrop from Katy, Texas has established an incredible workflow that utilizes the strengths of each of his staff members that has t…

AAID Podcast Host, Dr. Danny Domingue, sat down with Dr. Abe Hoellrich and Dr. Daniel Smith to talk about their experiences as naval dentists. “Ya we had two nuclear reactors on board. It was just underneath dental…” Hear the wild stories of how these dentists treated hundreds of patients, the day to day life on their ship, and some interesting ins…

Ever had an implant fail after years of function? AAID Podcast Host, Dr. Danny Domingue, discusses with Dr. Steven Acker and Dr. Chris Huff, something that every dentist should be screening for in their practice: Sleep Apnea and airway issues. As dentists, we have the unique ability to see our patients more than their physicians and it is up to us …

During the COVID-19 crisis, you may feel like you're looking into a crystal ball. AAID Podcast host, Dr. Danny Domingue, sat down with Kyle Kellner, registered CPA and CFP, to discuss payroll protection advice, the process to getting your loans, and a breakdown of what the funds can be used for. Listen in! To learn more about Kyle Keller and his co…

The AAID prides itself in being an organization that brings likeminded individuals together. Many of our members have created lifelong friendships and mentorships through the AAID. In this episode, AAID Podcast host, Dr. Danny Domingue, and this week’s guest, Dr. Clinton Timmerman, are a great example of this. Both doctors enjoy staying active and …

"There are a lot of organizations out there in implant dentistry but this is the only one that has psychometric testing in order to validate the credentialing process," -Dr. Jaime Lozada Meet ABOI/ID President, Dr. Jaime Lozada. He has been involved in implant dentistry for over 30 years and has quite a few tidbits of advice to share. For example, …

If you’ve ever thought, “This examiner had it out for me and that’s why I didn’t get a good score,” think again. One of the best advantages of the AAID and ABOI/ID credentialing exams is that both the candidates and examiners are psychometrically evaluated to keep the test fair and unbiased. That way, everyone gets a fair chance to pass their exams…

“We as dentists were trained to do single tooth, here’s a whole fill it, here’s the procedure, bill it. And it’s really a disservice if you’re not seeing the whole patient and the whole mouth but really the entire body and how they all interconnect together,” – Dr. Ali Afshar. Let’s paint a picture…A patient referral enters your practice with a fai…

There’s always something new to learn in implant dentistry, especially in the realm of Zygomatic Implants. Our podcast hosts, Dr. Danny Domingue and Dr. Justin Moody, sat down with Endodontic, Periodontic, and Prosthodontic specialist, Dr. Shihab Romeed to gain his perspective from across the pond. Dr. Shihab Romeed works as a consultant in Restora…

“How can someone think those forces are going to naturally go away, when the body’s most number one important thing…is oxygen,” Dr. Jerry Hu, DDS, AFAAID Sleep Apnea specialist, Dr. Jerry Hu talks with our AAID Podcast hosts, Dr. Danny Domingue and Dr. Justin Moody about the important check-up every dentist should be incorporating into their practi…

“One of the reasons I got involved in dental implant education is that I didn’t want dentists to get discouraged that they would have failures early on in their implant career and then shy away from doing these procedures,” –Joseph Leonetti, DMD, FAAID, DABOI/ID, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. As an internationally known teacher and mentor in oral…

"We want to make the program very easy to execute with as little spending as possible for the dentists," – Carol Neiger, President and Owner of Neiger Design. Dental Implant Awareness Month is coming up in September and the AAID has never been more excited to share these personalized resources for your practice and patients to spread the word about…

“When dentists sign up for these hugely expensive, lengthy [marketing] plans…I think it’s a mistake,” Dr. Roger Levin. For over 30 years, Dr. Roger Levin has been helping dentists increase their practice production and improve their well-being. He is one of the topmost sought-after consultants in the industry and has served over 30,000 dentists wor…

“I’d love to have part of your brain. You’re like a walking encyclopedia,” – Dr. Danny Domingue. If you want to learn something new about implants, this podcast is for you. Dr. Danny Domingue and this week’s guest, Dr. Cimara Fortes Ferreira, talk about her extensive knowledge and research in bone regeneration, third dentition, and the treatment of…

“The AAID is an amazing platform that gives you the opportunity to learn both aspects (implant dentistry and prosthodontics) and helps you grow and learn from such great mentors that are always more than willing to clear your doubts, help you with cases, and are always ready to lend a hand when you need it,” Dr. Minaal Verma. For the first time in …

“I thought it was a hot topic 10 years ago” – Dr. Erin Elliott Dr. Erin Elliott, a national speaker and educator on Sleep Apnea, discusses several important facts dentists should know in order to better serve their patients and potentially save lives. According to Dr. Elliott, snoring is not something people should recognize as their “norm.” Yet, 2…

“You treat people right, you do the right thing. You treat your patients like family and the money will come,” – Dr. Ben Beach. We hear it over and over…”Implants are the future.” Dr. Ben Beach and his wife graduated with podcast host, Dr. Danny Domingue, from the LSU Dental School. Dr. Beach has built a practice with six locations and created a te…

There is no right path into implant dentistry. For some, finding ways to get involved with the profession occurs automatically after dental school, while for others, implant dentistry finds them. This is the story of Dr. Chris Barrett a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry from Denver, CO to his current practice in Rapid City, SD…

"You got your forceps and your generator, and you go out into the jungle and extract like 50 teeth." - Dr. Mike Wehrle. What started as a missionary work, transformed into an implant treatment and restoration facility in the heart of Mexico. Dr. Wehrle saw the extreme need for dental care in the Mexican community and the need for implantologists to…

"I think implants are the future…I feel on fire after this lecture and am excited to go back and take what I know” - Dr. Rebecca Sonick From traveling to Sweden for implant training, to fleeing Katrina in New Orleans in the middle of finals, to working with medically complex patients, Drs. Michael and Rebecca Sonick (father and daughter) and Dr. Do…

After working 14 hours a day as a construction worker, Dr. Vance Costello thought, “I’m going to do something else.” Trusting his ability to work with his hands, he entered into hygiene school with his wife. Realizing the need for restorative dentistry, Dr. Costello went back to school to become a dentist. Now a major success story, Dr. Costello ru…

“The future of implant dentistry will transition to bone guided surgery more than prosthetic guided surgery,” Dr. Gilbert Tremblay. Becoming an implant dentist was a no-brainer for AAID Northeast District Trustee, Dr. Gilbert Tremblay. Shortly after completing his studies, Dr. Tremblay started a course in Canada dedicated to dental implants. Then, …

“It all started at a poker table when a fella mentioned we could replace three inside partials with endosteal implants. And boy did that set me off,” Dr. O. Hilt Tatum. Dr. O. Hilt Tatum has won almost every award the AAID has to offer and is recognized world-wide for his accomplishments in implant dentistry. Not only has Dr. Tatum solved some of t…

“I went down there (Puerto Rico) thinking, ‘Ok, I’m gonna be really good at sinus augmentations because I’m gonna learn it with Hilt Tatum.’ And he developed a technique, as everybody knows, and my mind was blown once I got there,” – Dr. Keith Long. For brothers, Drs. Keith and Hank Long, strong roots go beyond pearly whites—it’s what connects them…