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Certification Programs

The Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA) is a strong proponent of education.  The ADIA certification programs are full day programs dedicated to specific members of the dental implant team. The programs present the most up-to-date information and provide you with the confidence and knowledge to advance your career. Participants will receive a certificate of completion for each program attended. Completion of all four programs will give participants advanced cross-training and make them an indispensable team member.  Completion of all four certification programs also confers eligibility for ADIA Fellowship Credentialing.

 

The four certification programs are:

  • Dental Hygiene Certification Program
  • Dental Assisting Certification Program
  • Practice Management Certification Program
  • Implant Coordinator Certification Program

 

ADIA DENTAL HYGIENE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (DHCP)

Registered dental hygienists are at the forefront of long term implant success.  As healthcare professionals, they are an integral part of the dental implant team providing indispensable oral hygiene therapy, educating patients and implementing clinical protocols. The DHCP provides evidence based training in co-diagnosis, treatment planning and patient assessment. The program will provide attendees with the most current protocols for assessing clinical parameters and techniques for the long-term maintenance and success of dental implants. The different types of implant restorations and the elaboration of patient specific hygiene protocols will also be discussed. Completion of the DHCP will provide the attendees with the knowledge and confidence to provide their patients with the ultimate care in implant maintenance.

 

The program will cover the following topics:

Introduction

  • Historical overview of dental implants
  • Rationale for dental implants
  • Current status of dental implants

 

Classification and Definitions of Dental Implants

  • Terminology and definitions
  • Classification of dental implants
  • Indications and contraindications
  • Criteria for success

 

Scientific Basis for Dental Implant Therapy

  • Normal  oral anatomy, function, and esthetics
  • Peri-implant anatomy
  • Implant/tissue interface
  • Biomechanics
  • Biomaterials
  • Surface preparation and coatings

 

Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning

  • Patient evaluation and assessment
  • Treatment planning: site selection, and implant selection
  • Treatment planning: adjunct procedures
  • Patient education, preparation, medical/dental referrals
  • Risk management
  • Implant complications and failures

 

Implant Surgical Procedures

  • Surgical preparation
  • Surgical procedures
  • Post-surgical care

 

Implant Prosthetic Procedures

  • Fixed  prostheses
  • Removable prostheses
  • Provisional prostheses
  • Loading protocols

 

Maintenance and Evaluation Procedures

  • The role of the dental hygienist in the implant team
  • Long term professional maintenance
    • Armamentaria, and techniques
  • Patient education and self-care regime
  • Protocols for evaluation and assessment of soft and hard tissue
  • Management of implant complications and failures
  • Recall frequency protocols

 

ADIA DENTAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (DACP)

Implant dentistry often involves long and complex procedures which sometimes create anxiety for patients. An effective implant assistant must not only set up for the procedure but also monitors the doctor’s and the patient’s needs throughout the procedure. A well-trained dental implant assistant is crucial to the smooth operation of the implant procedure and also ensures the patient’s comfort and well-being. The DACP provides an in-depth education in surgical and prosthetic procedures, armamentarium, infection control, biologics and laboratory procedures.  Completion of the DACP will empower attendees with the knowledge and confidence to be an indispensable member of the dental implant team and provide their doctors and patients with the ultimate implant experience.

 

The program will cover the following topics:

Introduction

  • Historical overview of dental implants
  • Types of dental implants
  • Terminology and definitions related to implant dentistry
  • Indications and contra-indications

 

Implant Surgical Procedures

  • Armamentaria
  • Surgical preparation and infection control
  • Suture materials
  • Implant surgery
  • Surgical guides
    • Single/Two stage
  • Biologics
    • Bone graft materials
    • Membranes
    • Growth Factors
  • Implant Site procedures
    • Atraumatic extraction and socket grafting
    • Sinus elevation
    • Ridge Augmentation
  • Post-surgical procedures

 

Implant Prosthetic Procedures

  • Armamentaria
  • Fixed Restorations
  • Removable Restorations
  • Provisional prostheses & fabrication of temporaries
  • Impressions

 

Laboratory Procedures

  • Laboratory communication and tracking

 

ADIA PRACTICE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (PMCP)

The smooth operation of a dental implant practice requires a strong and organized leader. A well-trained and educated practice manager is essential to the health and growth of a practice. The practice manager oversees the daily operation of the practice and must also lead the practice in a direction that will increase profitability and reduce stress. The PMCP will review and discuss creating an office culture, effective communication, conflict resolution, internal and external marketing, tracking productivity and profitability as well as scheduling protocols. Completion of the PMCP will empower attendees with the knowledge and confidence as well as the techniques and protocols to successfully create a cohesive happy team, oversee a practice and assure its continued stress-free operation and growth.

 

The program will cover the following topics:

Introduction

  • Historical overview of dental implants
  • Rationale for dental implants
  • Terminology and definitions related to implant dentistry
  • Indications for dental implants and consequences of lack of treatment
  • Current status of dental implants

 

Practice Plans and Marketing

  • Office culture
    • Image
    • Dress code
    • Dialogue and scripts
  • Conversation skills
  •  Internal marketing
  • External Marketing
  • Tracking marketing efforts and effectiveness
  • Management of referrals

 

Documentation

  •  The role of each team members
  • Risk management
    • Record keeping
    • Informed consent
  • Dental Insurance
  • Medical Insurance

 

Practice Management Responsibilities

  •  Main duties
  • Human Resources (HR)
    • Recruiting
    • Dismissing
    • Legal Aspects
  • Team Building
    • Morning huddle
    • Motivational activities
  • Practice Compliance
    • OSHA
    • HIPPA
  • Office Productivity and Profitability
    • Budget
    • Scheduling
    • Production goals
    • Accounts receivable

 

ADIA IMPLANT COORDINATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (ICCP)

Dental implants are one of the most successful treatment modalities in dentistry and the demand for dental implants is growing exponentially. In order to successfully grow an implant practice however, a well-trained implant coordinator is indispensable. Once the doctor has diagnosed and treatment planned the patient, the implant coordinator holds the patient’s hand through the entire dental implant process acting as their advocate. The implant coordinator will educate the patient, explain in detail every step of the procedures, review and complete all consent forms and financial arrangements and oversee the case to completion. The ICCP provides an in-depth education in surgical and prosthetic procedures, case presentation, communication skills and the oversight of all phases of an evolving implant case. Completion of the ICCP will empower attendees with the knowledge and confidence to provide their patients with the ultimate implant care while successfully growing an implant practice.

 

The program will cover the following topics:

Introduction

  • Historical overview of dental implants
  • Rationale for dental implants
  •  Terminology and definitions related to implant dentistry
  • Indications for dental implants and consequences of lack of treatment
  •  Implant systems
  • Current status of dental implants


Environment, image and quality of service

  • Role of the Implant coordinator
    • The value an implant coordinator provides
  • Key attributes of a successful implant coordinator
  • Overseeing an entire treatment plan through intra-office communication
  • Developing a consultation area/environment
    • Use of visual aids and other teaching aids

 

Communication Strategies

  • Personality types and effective communication
  • Consumer types and consumerism
  • Managing patient expectations
  •  Helping patients identify their condition and needs
  •  Increasing the perceived value of dental implant services
  • Technology for patient education
  • Commonly asked questions and appropriate responses
    • Handling objections
  • Essential elements in successful case presentation
  • Communicating treatment plan procedures effectively to patients
  • Fee presentation and financial options

 

Clinical Procedures and Treatment planning

  • Surgical and restorative implant procedures and components
  •  Concepts in co-diagnosis and proper treatment planning
  • Pre-op appointment and documentation; Consent forms, prescriptions
  •  Post-surgical care documents
  •  Appointment scheduling

 

Referrals & Laboratory communication

  •  Increasing implant referrals
  •   How to establish and build relationships with patient referrals
  •  Communication with referring and non-referring practices
  •   Referred patients: Reports needed for proper communication between practices
  •    Laboratory communication and tracking