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An Annual Meeting to remember!
The Academy convenes the leading minds and clinicians in implant dentistry for 40th anniversary conference
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“I have the time in my life to be president, and I am thrilled to be here,” says AO Fellow and Diplomate Robert C. Vogel, DDS, who became the Academy’s Osseointegration’s newest president on March 29, 2025 in Seattle, WA.
The officers and directors for the Osseointegration Foundation have been selected, as approved by the Academy of Osseointegration Board of Directors at its March 2025 meeting.
The Academy of Osseointegration’s (AO) Annual Meeting is not only a time to learn about the latest evidence-based science, but also to recognize excellence for the global dental implant community.
This article provides clinicians with five main factors that relate to long term success, representing the lifespan of the patient, and often requiring over 40 years of function of the implant restoration.
The FP3 is the oldest prosthetic solution for the treatment of edentulism with dental implants as presented by Prof. P.I. Branemark in 1977. It has several advantages over other prosthetic alternatives, but the most remarkable ones are the need for fewer number of implants, and the ability to restore even and symmetric gingival contours, especially when the patient presents with a high or unfavorable lip line.
The Academy’s 2025 Annual Meeting saw another significant group of dental professionals bestowed with an AO Master or AO Diplomate Certificate, which speaks to the continued interest in and strength of this prestigious dental credentialing program.
Digital workflows have revolutionized full-arch implant dentistry, offering unprecedented precision and predictability. However, the seamless integration of digital data hinges on one crucial element: fiduciary markers.
One of the subgroups of AO’s Social Media Committee (SMC) is the Literature Review, bringing high-quality, clinically relevant research to our unique community.
AO student members and brothers, Emil Kovetski, DMD and Dariel J. Kovetsi, DDS also known as the world-renowned Rock Cello duo, provided an energetic orchestral performance to kickoff AO’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Seattle.
AO member, Dr. Mohammad Almutairi, reflects on the themes of growth, guidance, and possibility – concepts that mirror what the Academy represents for young clinicians like himself.
Advancements in medical insurance billing for dental patients include CBCT, bone grafts, implants, sleep apnea, and other procedures.
MEMBER NEWSLETTER | VOLUME 36, NO. 2 | 2025
Exciting times at the Academy
President’s message ____________________
It’s such an exciting time to be in implant dentistry with all the new techniques, digital technology and product advancements. No place in the world was this information more evident and accessible than the 2025 AO Annual Meeting in Seattle.
OF board slate set for 2025-2026
The officers and directors for the Osseointegration Foundation (OF) have been selected, as approved by the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) Board of Directors at its March 2025 meeting, including two new directors, Christian Mertens, DDS, PhD and Megan A. Ratliff, DDS, MS.
AO’s “Academy Awards” highlight dental implant excellence
The Academy of Osseointegration’s Annual Meeting is not only a time to learn about the latest evidence-based science, but also to recognize excellence for the global dental implant community.
Top five reasons for long term implant success
What are the top five factors that relate to long term success, considering the lifespan of the patient and over 40 years of function on the implant restoration?
Robert C. Vogel, DDS takes helm as 39th AO President
“I have the time in my life to be president, and I am thrilled to be here,” says AO Fellow and Diplomate Robert C. Vogel, DDS, who became the Academy of Osseointegration’s newest president on March 29, 2025 in Seattle.
Nominations are now open for new AO distinguished awards
AO is proud to announce four new awards which will recognize AO members who have made significant contributions to the field of implant dentistry.
AO Certificate program forges ahead
The Academy’s 2025 Annual Meeting saw another significant group of dental professionals bestowed with an AO Master or AO Diplomate Certificate, signifying the strength of this prestigious dental credentialing program.
The Silent Guardians: Fiduciary Markers in Digital Full-Arch Implant Dentistry
Digital workflows have revolutionized full-arch implant dentistry, offering unprecedented precision and predictability. However, the seamless integration of digital data hinges on one crucial element: fiduciary markers.
Literature Reviews delivering high quality social media clinical content
One of the subgroups of AO’s Soci8al Media Committee (SMC) is the Literature Review, bringing high-quality clinically relevant research to our unique community. This team identifies and reviews new studies from both AO clinical journals.
When Rock Cello and dentistry integrate
AO student members and brothers, Emil Kovetski, DMD and Dariel J. Kovetski, DDS, also known as the world-renowned Rock Cello duo, provided an energetic orchestral performance to kickoff AO’s 2025 Annual Meeting.
AO Outstanding Dental Student Awards honors more than 1,100
Since 2005, the Academy of Osseointegration has recognized more than 1,100 students around the United States with an Outstanding Dental Student in Implant Dentistry Award since 2005, including 53 students from the Class of 2025.
Planting Roots, Building Futures
After an inspiring few days surrounded by peers and mentors in Seattle, I could help but reflect on the themes of growth, guidance, and possibility – concepts that mirror what AO represents for young clinicians like myself.
Advancements in medical insurance billing
Advancements in medical insurance billing for dental patients include CBCT, bone grafts, implants, sleep apnea, and other procedures.
AO’s “Academy Awards” highlight dental implant excellence
The Academy of Osseointegration’s Annual Meeting is not only a time to learn about the latest evidence-based science, but also to recognize excellence for the global dental implant community.
Avoiding the Double Gum in full arch implant therapy with the FP3
The FP3 is the oldest prosthetic solution for the treatment of edentulism with dental implants as presented by Prof. P.I. Branemark in 1077. It has several advantages over other prosthetic alternatives, but the most remarkable advantages are the need for fewer number of implants.
Looking ahead to 2026
While AO is still riding the high from its 2025 Annual Meeting in Seattle, it is also feverishly finalizing plans for its 2026 Annual Meeting.
What are the chances of this happening…
Dr. Harriet K. McGraw shares a story of remarkable coincidence and shared family heritage with new AO Board member at-large Dr. Despoina Bompolaki.
Editor’s Editorial: AO’s strategic plan
As implant professionals, we’re very familiar with Benjamin Franklin’s assertion that “if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Or as the French author and aviator, Antoine de Saint-Exupery states, “a goal without a plan is just a wish.”
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Editor
Mehrdad Favagehi, DDS, MS
Board Liaisons
Joseph Y.K. Kan, DDS, MS
Robert A. Levine, DDS
Staff Editor
William R. Wille
Editorial Consultants
Lourdes Ann Christopher, DDS, MS
Tirakhsh Emadi, DDS, MS
Adam S. Foleck, DMD
Paul A. Fugazzato, DDS
Philippe Khayat, MSD
George A. Mandelaris, DDS, MS
Robert J. Miller, DDS
Julie Ann Mitchell, DMD, MS
Jinlong Shao, BDS, MSc, PhD
Rafael Siqueira, DDS, MS, PhD
Shih-Chang Tseng, DDS
