The Academy of Osseointegration is pleased to introduce the following dental faculty awards:
AO/ADEA Predoctoral Faculty Award:
Recognition for notable contributions in dental implant education for pre-doctoral dental students – $500 stipend and certificate
AO/ADEA Post-doctoral Faculty Award: Recognition for notable contributions in dental implant education for postgraduate residents – $500 stipend and certificate:
Recognition for notable contributions in dental implant education for postgraduate residents – $500 stipend and certificate
Dental implant education at the pre-doctoral and postgraduate levels requires skill, knowledge, and patience, as faculty shape the next generation of dental implant professionals to become the clinicians of tomorrow. As a faculty member, the education provided is highly valued and critical to the future success of our profession.
The Academy of Osseointegration supports education at every level of one’s dental career. Knowing that surgical and restorative knowledge bring success to faculty, students, and patients whose lives are changed. As educators, this is our opportunity for the Academy of Osseointegration to thank and recognize those faculty members who teach and influence our profession at the very early stages of dental education.
(Members of the AO/ADEA selection committee are not eligible to nominate colleagues. Nominees and nomination materials are strictly confidential.)
Additional Information:
The award will be announced to the awardee at the ADEA annual Section on Dental Implant Business meeting. The recipient will also be honored at the AO Annual Meeting the following year.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Tuesday, December 15, 2026
The following modes of nomination will be accepted:
- self-nominated
- by another faculty member
- by an ADEA member
- by an AO member
- by a student or resident
The nominee must be an ADEA Section of Dental Implant Dentistry active member.
Nominate your AO/ADEA Faculty Award honoree here
Each nomination must meet the following selection criteria:
- Must be an ADEA Dental Implant Section Member in good standing
- Must have maintained faculty position for a minimum of three (3) years in good standing
- Exhibit excellence in dental implant teaching methodology
- Serves with enthusiasm, as a mentor in dental implant education for students, residents, and other faculty
- Has made notable contributions in clinical, research, and CODA standards regarding the future of dental implant education which will improve patient outcomes
- Provides two (2) names of individuals to support the nominee for this award and certificate
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Tuesday, December 15, 2026