AAID recognizes Jim Glidewell for Contributions to Implant Dentistry

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., October 17, 2023 (Newswire.com) –
Each year, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) presents the Isiah Lew Memorial Research Award to an individual who has made substantial contributions to the field of implant dentistry. This year, AAID recognizes Jim Glidewell, CDT, founder and president of Glidewell, the pioneering company that has led numerous innovations in CAD/CAM implant restoration and implant manufacturing.

Widely recognized for introducing the restorative material known as BruxZir® Zirconia to the industry, Glidewell has also contributed to numerous advances that have helped make implant dentistry a standard part of modern dental practices today. These advancements include various implant solutions ranging from dental implant systems, to digital treatment planning and surgical guides, to CAD/CAM fabrication of the full range of implant restorations.

Driven by the company’s mission to expand patient access to premium dental care, Glidewell has made many contributions to implant dentistry. Beginning with the development of their Inclusive® product line in 2011, Glidewell strived to offer ISO-certified implant components compatible with major systems, enabling the company’s implant lab to offer flat-rate lab fees that reduce cost of implant restoration for dentists.

In the field of technology, Glidewell has been a pioneer in bringing digital innovations to the forefront of restorative implant dentistry. Armed with data from more than two million implant restorations, Glidewell’s Digital Treatment Planning team helps clinicians achieve optimal prosthetic outcomes by creating treatment plans and surgical guides that ensure implant placement that is safe, predictable and reliable to use for implant doctors of all levels. . Glidewell has also led efforts to implement the CAD/CAM process in the fabrication of implant restorations—including custom abutments, screw-retained crowns, and full-arch implant prostheses—that can affordably meet the demands of a growing industry providing more durable and aesthetic results for patients.

In 2015, Jim Glidewell collaborated with Dr. Jack Hahn to develop the Hahn™ narrow implant system. “A big reason why Dr. Hahn and I joined was our shared philosophy of providing high-quality implant treatment to more patients,” said Jim Glidewell. “Combining his extensive clinical experience with the capabilities of our laboratory has allowed us to create a product that not only simplifies the surgical and restorative aspects of treatment, but makes it easier for patients to accept treatment thanks to the affordability of the implant.” Hahn implants and instruments are also valued for their predictability and ease of use, making them ideal tools for new implant practitioners looking to embrace this form of treatment.

And in service to those clinicians who want to make implant dentistry a larger part of their practice, Glidewell has also strived to be a leading provider of continuing education (CE) in dental implant treatment. Since its inception in 2011, Glidewell Clinical Education has provided clinicians with learning opportunities to acquire contemporary skills and techniques for success in dentistry. Glidewell has also collaborated with Dr. Randolph Resnik and the Resnik Implant Institute, providing the implant models and accessories used in their hands-on workshops and establishing the Hahn implant as the official implant system used by their students. This relationship allows aspiring implant physicians to learn with the tools they will use later in their practice so they can begin to apply the techniques and protocols they learn at the institute toward predictable and efficient implant placement. Those wishing to learn more about Resnik Implant Institute can do so by visiting https://resnikimplantinstitute.com.

2023 also marks the start of Glidewell’s support for the AAID MaxiCourse® program in Southern California, which will provide comprehensive implant education and over 300 hours of CE to physicians in the region. This course will be held at the Glidewell Clinical Education Center, located on the Glidewell campus in Orange County, CA. “Glidewell is proud to be associated with this comprehensive and quality implant education program,” says Dr. Neil Park, vice president of clinical affairs at Glidewell. “This program will not only prepare physicians for clinical success, but also allows them to experience hands-on training and in-person lectures in our state-of-the-art facilities.” To learn more about this program, dentists can visit maxicourseca.com or contact them directly by calling 866-791-9539.

For more information about Glidewell, visit glidewell.com for a complete look at the company’s history, services and product offerings. To view the company’s comprehensive assortment of surgical and restorative implant solutions, visit glidewell.com/implant-solutions.

To learn more about each of the AAID Foundation awards and the history of past winners, visit aaid.com/awards.

Source: Glidewell