ADIA

Comprehensive
Resources for Your
Entire Team

The Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA) is an exceptional resource for dental implant professionals. Focusing on educational advancement and collaboration, it supports a team-based approach where each auxiliary member has a recognized role. Through its connection to the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), ADIA offers a broad scope of continuing education on multiple levels (virtual, international, national, and regional), making it accessible for the entire auxiliary team, administrative and clinical staff. Our webinars, symposiums, hands-on learning, and more are outstanding resources for enhancing skills, staying updated on best practices, and networking within the implant dentistry community.

The Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA) is committed to the ongoing education and advancement of auxiliary dental implant team members. ADIA promotes collaboration between team members in implant dentistry. Every member plays an essential role in implant dentistry, and ADIA delivers opportunities for advancement in education and contributions to their field for auxiliary members of implant dentistry teams.

ADIA Mission Statement

The Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA) is committed to delivering premier continuing education and advanced training to every member of the dental implant auxiliary team, empowering them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to be indispensable in the success of implant dentistry. Recognizing the unique contributions of each team member, the ADIA provides a pathway for members to elevate their expertise and stand out in the field. Through its esteemed credentialing program, the ADIA offers three levels of professional distinction—Certified Implant Auxiliary, ADIA Fellowship, and ADIA Master’s Status—each symbolizing excellence and dedication to implant dentistry.

Achieving the Mission

Working Towards Our
Goals Together

Continuing Education

The Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries provides high-quality, cost-effective continuing education at all levels. ADIA holds multiple-day meetings in conjunction with most ICOI symposia, providing ample opportunities for development and collaboration for auxiliary team members of all kinds.
These meetings bring cutting-edge implant education to our members and help foster comradery and the exchange of ideas with colleagues. This cooperation within the field ensures that all auxiliary team members can implement best practices for delivering quality care for their patients.

Educational Criteria & Training

ADIA has also established educational criteria and training for dental auxiliary certification. These certification programs are tailored to specific members of the dental implant team and focus on developing and broadening the specific skillsets they need to provide the most effective care.
Whether you are an office administrator, implant coordinator, dental assistant, or hygienist, the programs provide thorough and detailed education that showcases the most up-to-date information and strengthens your position as a valuable dental implant team member.

Table Clinic Presentation

Table clinic presentations serve as a forum that allows all dental implant auxiliaries to share their knowledge and experience. Table clinics take place at our ADIA meetings and are 5 to 10-minute presentations given via laptop and presented multiple times throughout the session.
These clinics can cover any topics relevant to implant dentistry and are a great opportunity for auxiliary implant team members to share the valuable knowledge they’ve developed over their careers. They are an excellent way to collaborate with your peers and colleagues. These clinics are also part of the requirements for ADIA Fellowship credentialing.

ADIA
2026 Webinars

Beyond the Placement: Systems, Stories, and Success for Dental Implant Teams

Leslie Icenogle


Feb. 11, 2026
7:00 PM EST

  • Develop effective systems for treatment planning and case presentation that highlight the long-term value of implants
  • Strengthen communication across departments (clinical, lab, admin, dentist) to create a seamless patient journey 
  • Increase patient case acceptance by connecting treatment discussions to functional and emotional outcomes

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Sterilization Techniques/

Minimizing Cross Contamination


Nicol Lagerwerf


Mar. 11, 2026
7:00 PM EST

  • Learn what the first line of defense is, and what equipment is best used to debride dental instruments
  • Review of best practice in the reprocessing /IPAC Guidelines
  •  Best ways to store and maintain sterile dental instruments

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The Ripple Effect of Dementia: Understanding Its Impact on Families and the Importance of Oral Health


Karen Young, Director, ADIA


April 15, 2026
7:00 PM EST

  • Understanding Its Impact On Families And The Importance Of Oral Health
  • Learn What Dementia Is
  • Review The Connection Between Gum Disease And Dementia

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Answer is...It Depends!!


Answers to Your Questions About Dental Implant Maintenance

Lynn Pencek


Sept. 16, 2026
7:00 PM EST

  • Customize recare protocols based on individual risk profiles
  • Implement personalized strategies for long-term implant success
  • Apply evidence-based instrumentation techniques
  • Assess the safety and efficacy of air polishing systems (e.g., AIRFLOW®), ultrasonic scalers, and hand instruments around implants

Understanding Artificial Intelligence for the Team


Ann Marie DePalma


Oct. 14, 2026
7:00 PM EST

  • Review the history of artificial intelligence
  • Discuss the basic concepts of AI
  • Examine the use of AI in dentistry

Nutrition and Medications: Their Impact on Oral Health


Sandi Tocquigny, RDA, FADIA & Patsy Avery, RDA, FADIA


Nov. 18, 2026
7:00 PM EST

  • Identify key nutrients that promote oral and dental health
  • Recognize signs of nutrient deficiencies in the oral cavity
  • Apply patient education strategies to help manage oral effects of nutrition and medication use

ADIA
Study Club

Join the ADIA Study Group: Elevate Your Practice Together!

Are you ready to enhance your professional journey and connect with fellow dental professionals? The Virtual ADIA Study Group offers participants a unique opportunity to come together in a supportive environment, sharing their everyday challenges and triumphs with peers.

What We Discuss:

  • Office Tools: Do you use WEAVE? Share your experiences and insights!
  • Daily Responsibilities: How are cleaning duties distributed fairly in your office? Let’s explore best practices.
  • Innovative Solutions: What AI tools are you currently utilizing? Discuss the challenges you faced when integrating them into your practice.
  • Case Acceptance: Join the conversation on the ever-relevant question: How can we increase our case acceptance rates?

Why Join Us? Once a month, we gather to learn from each other’s experiences. Our members have already tested various strategies and tools, providing you with invaluable insights that can help you navigate your own challenges.

Membership Benefits:

  • Access to a wealth of knowledge from experienced peers
  • A safe space to discuss and troubleshoot common issues
  • Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals

As part of your annual ADIA membership of just $50 USD, you can be a part of this enriching experience. Don’t miss out on the chance to grow both personally and professionally.

What are you waiting for? Join us today and become a stronger version of yourself!

ADIA
Resources

Working Together

Expanding Our Horizons Through Collaboration

ADIA strives to respond to our members’ needs and requests by providing them with high-quality programs and educational materials for minimal dues. ADIA symposiums also provide our members with the opportunity to conduct a table clinic presentation and share their unique experiences, ideas, and expertise.

Be an active member of ADIA and become part of our educational community!

Become a Member

ADIA strives to respond to our members’ needs and requests by providing them with high-quality programs and educational materials for minimal dues. ADIA symposiums also provide our members with the opportunity to conduct a table clinic presentation and share their unique experiences, ideas, and expertise.

ADIA strives to respond to our members’ needs and requests by providing them with high-quality programs and educational materials for minimal dues. ADIA symposiums also provide our members with the opportunity to conduct a table clinic presentation and share their unique experiences, ideas, and expertise.