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The ADIA values every team member’s contribution to implant dentistry and offers its members the opportunity to distinguish themselves by recognizing their educational and professional achievements. The ADIA offers three different levels of advanced credentials: Certified Implant Auxiliary, Advanced Certified Implant Auxiliary and Fellowship.
The distinction of being a credentialed member of the ADIA offers:
- Higher level of skill which benefits your career, your patients, your practice and your profession
- Increased confidence in your capabilities as an auxiliary
- Public recognition of professional achievement
- Higher professional status and distinction among your peers
- Satisfaction of advanced education
- Increased value to your implant team
- Access to special programs and benefits offered only to credentialed members
Certified Implant Auxiliary
In order to be eligible for Certified Status the Applicant must show proof of attendance at two (2) of the ADIA certification programs, within a two-year period: DHCP, DACP, PMCP or ICCP.
Advanced Certified Implant Auxiliary
In order to be eligible for Advanced Certified Status the applicant must show proof of the following:
- Attendance at two (2) of the ADIA certification programs, within a two-year period: DHCP, DACP, PMCP or ICCP.
- Accumulation of 60 hours of Continuing Education credits within the last 5 years. 75% of the required hours must be directly related to implant dentistry.
- Two years of active ADIA membership immediately prior to application.
- Attendance at one (1) ICOI/ADIA Symposium in the two years immediately prior to application.
Fellowship
In order to be eligible for Fellowship Status the applicant must show proof of the following:
- Attendance to all four (4) of the ADIA certification programs: DHCP, DACP, PMCP and ICCP.
- Accumulation of 80 hours of Continuing Education credits within the last 5 years. 75% of the required hours must be directly related to implant dentistry.
- Two years of active membership immediately prior to application.
- Attendance at one (1) ICOI/ADIA Symposium in the two years immediately prior to application.
- Performance of one (1) table clinic at an ICOI/ADIA Symposium.
- One (1) activity within the field of implant dentistry, for example: publication, lecture, community activity, production of an office form or brochure related to implant dentistry.
ALL CREDENTIALED MEMBERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT ADIA MEMBERSHIP.
To maintain Fellowship Status, you must attend one meeting every three (3) years after being accepted as an ADIA Fellow.
