{"id":219,"date":"2024-12-14T19:19:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T19:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=219"},"modified":"2025-01-14T19:21:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T19:21:27","slug":"dr-parry-associate-fellow-aaid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/14\/dr-parry-associate-fellow-aaid\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Parry Is an Associate Fellow of the AAID \u2014 What Does that Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Choosing a dentist to replace your lost teeth with dental implants<\/a> is a big decision. Among the many factors that should influence your choice is a dentist\u2019s credentials and accomplishments. Dr. Parry<\/a> wants to be a top choice for implants in the Summerfield area, so he is always pursuing continuing education in order to provide truly excellent care for our patients. In fact, he recently became an Associate Fellow of the AAID. What does that mean? Continue reading to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is the AAID?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The AAID is the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. It was founded in 1951 as the world\u2019s first organization committed solely to implant dentistry. General dentists and specialists become members in order to further their education and participate in the AAID\u2019s mission<\/a> \u201cTo advance the science and practice of Implant Dentistry through education, advocacy, and research support; and to serve as the credentialing standard for the profession.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The core values of this organization are respect, integrity, equitability, research, and education. Dentists who participate in the AAID are determined to live up to these noble ideals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Becoming an Associate Fellow of the AAID<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to become an Associate Fellow of the AAID, a high level of commitment and skill is required. Here are some highlights of the credentialling process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n