Credentialing FAQ

A: The Baird credential demonstrates to your colleagues and patients alike that you are dedicated to providing the best possible dental implant treatment. Baird stands for excellence in education, scientific development, and patient care. The Baird provides bona fide credentialing in implant dentistry through the Associate Fellow and Fellow membership examinations. The Associate Fellow and Fellow credentials are recognized by numerous state boards.

A: The Baird accepts most ADA CERP and AGD PACE provider courses completed within the past twelve (12) years. The 300 hours must be divided between the sciences related to implant dentistry and clinical implant education. The science component should include internal medicine, anatomy, histology, pathology, pharmacology, bone physiology, immunology, radiology, and dental materials. At least one course should be of a participatory format (e.g., a hands-on course). Education in clinical implantology and related courses must include various implant modalities. Suggested clinical subjects are: root-form, plate-form, subperiosteal, and ramus frame implants; grafts; occlusion; oral and maxillofacial surgery; prosthetics; and periodontics. An implant continuum is NOT required.

A: Contact a Credentialing Coach in your area. The coach’s role is to provide encouragement, support, and advice based on his or her personal experience, not to prepare materials for submission.