American Academy of Implant Dentistry elects new officers

CHICAGO (November 19, 2008) — The American Academy of Implant Dentistry elected Beverly W. Dunn, DDS of West Palm Beach, FL and formerly of Bethesda, MD as President at its recently concluded 57th Annual Meeting. Elected to serve as President-elect was Joel L. Rosenlicht, DMD of Manchester, CT. The newly elected Vice President is Joseph F. Orrico, DDS of Elmwood, IL. James L. Bush, DDS of Goodlettsville, TN was elected Treasurer and the newly elected Secretary is Nicholas Caplanis, DDS, MS of Mission Viejo, CA.

Members of the Board of Trustees include:

• Kim A. Gowey, DDS of Medford, WI (Past President’s Representative)
• John C. Minichetti, DMD of Englewood, NJ
• Shankar Iyer, DDS, MDS of Elizabeth, NJ
• David A. Gimer, DDS of Iowa Falls, IA
• Roderick Stewart, DDS of Markham, Ontario, Canada
• Timothy Hacker, DDS of Bartlett, TN
• Olivia C. Palmer, DMD of Charleston, SC
• Jay Elliott, DDS of Houston, TX
• Duane T. Starr, DMD of Portland, OR

Established in 1951, the AAID is the oldest implant organization in the world. The Academy is the only implant organization that offers implant credentials protected by federal court decisions. Its membership, which exceeds 3,500, includes general dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists and prosthodontists from across the United States and in 40 other countries.

For more information about the AAID and its credentialed members, visit the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s website at www.aaid.com or call the AAID at 312-335-1550 or 877-335-AAID (2243).