Academy of Osseointegration

06/22/2026

Register for an insightful AO Webinar presented by Paulo Zupelari, DDS, MS, PhD on Adjunctive Bone Therapies: When GBR is Not Enough.

Tuesday, June 23rd at Noon EDT

This lecture will explore advanced approaches for alveolar bone reconstruction and site development in preparation for future implant rehabilitation. Aside the classic GBR, and the complex ridge reconstructions with flaps, there are various procedures that can enhance implant site development and complex alveolar defects improving the predictability of implant placement in compromised sites.

Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

1) Recognize clinical situations in which conventional GBR may be insufficient for predictable alveolar reconstruction.

2) Compare indications, advantages, limitations, and surgical considerations of adjunctive bone reconstruction techniques, including reinforced membranes, block grafts, tenting approaches, and split-crest procedures.

3) Apply evidence-based decision-making principles to select appropriate reconstructive strategies for implant site development and complex alveolar defects.

https://osseo.org/webinars-2/ to register!

06/12/2026

The Academy of Osseointegration is proud to recognize AO members who have made significant contributions to the field of implant dentistry by four distinguished awards.

Only available to AO members, the awards include the Master Clinician, Distinguished Researcher, Distinguished Educator and Distinguished Speaker Awards.

This year’s award nominations are being accepted through August 15, 2026.

Please consider nominating another AO member today. Thank you for helping AO honor the leaders and innovators shaping the future of implant dentistry.

To learn more and to nominate visit: https://osseo.org/distinguished-awards-info/

06/08/2026

Register for a can’t miss AO Webinar presented by Jocelyne Feine, DDS, MS, HDR on Changing Practice and Improving Lives With Implant Overdentures.

Tuesday, June 9 at Noon EDT

In this talk, Professor Feine will describe the steps leading up to and following the McGill Consensus Statement. In a series of stories, the development of evidence for minimal numbers and types of implants will be shared, along with what has been developed following the Consensus Statement, as well as what is now being tested to improve prosthetic success and quality of life for those with complete mandibular tooth loss and limited incomes.

Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

1) Describe the ways in which clinical implant research results reach and influence dental practitioners

2) explain the reasons why older patients refuse implant treatment

3) provide edentulous patients with convincing evidence to support recommendations for implant prosthetics.

🔗 https://osseo.org/webinars-2/

06/04/2026

05/21/2026

🔗 Visit link to learn more about becoming a member. https://osseo.org/membership/

05/07/2026

Register for an insightful AO Webinar presented by Rami Salloum, DDS: Integrating Facial Scanning Into the Digital Workflow to Improve Prosthetic Accuracy in Implant Dentistry.

Thursday, May 14 at Noon EDT

This presentation examines the integration of facial scanning into digital workflows in implant dentistry, with a focus on improving prosthetic accuracy in complete arch rehabilitations.

🔗 https://osseo.org/webinars-2/

05/04/2026

One of the most meaningful traditions of AO’s Annual Meeting is the passing of the gavel, symbolizing the transition of leadership from Dr. Joerg Neugebauer to Dr. Robert Vogel and now to Dr. Joseph Fiorellini.

Thank you, Dr. Vogel, for your tireless efforts this past year in keeping AO at the forefront of implant dentistry.

We also welcome Dr. Fiorellini as incoming president, who shared the following message:

“I’d like to invite everyone to join us in San Diego, March 11-13, for our Annual Meeting. With the theme Innovation Frontiers: Science Driving Clinical Care, we’re focused on bringing attendees the latest advances they can apply directly in practice — while connecting communities and shaping the future of implant dentistry together.”

04/30/2026

Register for a can’t miss AO Webinar presented by Robert Kaspers, DDS, MS on How to Diagnose and Treat the Fulcrum Effect.

Thursday, May 7 at Noon EDT

This presentation should help dentists and dental specialists understand one of the most detrimental structural causes for breakdown in our patients -- the fulcrum effect.

🔗 https://osseo.org/webinars-2/