Capturing the Spirit of the 41st AO Annual Meeting
From March 5-7, 2026, Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration brought the global implant dentistry community to Washington, DC, for three days of education, innovation and connection.
This photo collection captures the energy and spirit of the meeting – from scientific presentations, educational seminars and hands-on clinics to award ceremonies, the excitement of the Osseo Blast and the camaraderie shared among colleagues and friends throughout the event. Together, these images reflect the collaboration, discovery and professional community that continue to define AO and advance the future of implant dentistry.
See the complete Photo Gallery from the 2026 Annual Meeting here.
Dr. Bunmi Tokede started off the Opening Symposium with his keynote presentation, “Why Before How: Person-Centered Care in the Age of AI.”
ePoster Presentations where a great success in which authors answered questions regarding their research.
Closing Symposium: Answering Our Why
Recipients of the 2026 Distinguished Awards. Drs. from left to right: Istvan Urban, Hom-Lay Wang, Lyndon Cooper and Dennis Tarnow.
Approximately 100 exhibiting companies were on display and attracted large crowds throughout the Annual Meeting.
AO’s youngest members make new connections at the Young Clinicians’ Reception at Five Iron Gold.
Up close and personal experiential learning makes AO Hands-on Workshops popular sell-out attractions at Annual Meeting.
Dr Hom-Lay Wang drew a big crowd of attendees during his Town Hall Clinical Presentation.
Outgoing AO President Dr. Robert Vogel was ‘putting on the ritz’ at the Roaring Twenties’ 2026 President’s Reception.
A packed house in the main ballroom engages with a cutting-edge clinical presentation.
Dr. Bach Le captivates the audience presenting: Hard Tissue, Hard Choices: What We Know, What We Pretend to Know, and What Patients Really Need.
Dr. Irene Marron-Tarrazzi lights up the stage with her presentation, “Why Less Is More: The Power of Minimalism in the Esthetic Zone.”
