About the IAMDI
The IAMDI is the world’s first and only international academy designed around the foundation of mini dental implants. We are dedicated to advancing excellence in the science and art of implant surgery and prosthetics around the world.
Our mission is to provide a venue by which Mini Dental implantologists around the world can share knowledge, experience and fellowship through correspondence, publications, and at annual and periodic meetings.
JIAMDI
Journal of the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants
Stay up to date on the latest advancements in the field of implant dentistry.
As the official publication of the IAMDI, the Journal of the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants is dedicated to providing mini dental implant education, clinical articles, case studies, and other evidence-based information to help clinicians make the best decisions for their patients.
2023 IAMDI MEETING
Sign up today to join us at the 2023 IAMDI Meeting at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada
Join Todd Shatkin, DDS, alongside other Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. lecturers, for a two-day event. This course will cover mini dental implant treatment planning, case selection, placement procedure, and marketing mini implants for your practice. Learn from guest lecturers as they share their experiences with mini dental implants.
The International Academy of Mini Dental Implants
Academy Officers

Andrea Joy Smith, DDS
President

Diana Rodriguez, DMD
President Elect

James Tharp, DDS
Vice President

Todd E. Shatkin, DDS
Treasurer & President Emeritus

Alan Robinson, DDS
Editor

Dave Powers, DDS
President Emeritus

Robert Caseldine, DDS
President Emeritus

Joe Gillespie, DDS
President Emeritus
DIPLOMATES:
- Robert Caseldine, DDS
- Gordon Christensen, DDS (Honorary)
- Joseph Gillespie, DDS
- Edward Gillespie, DDS (In Memoriam)
- David Powers, DDS
- Todd Shatkin, DDS
- Alan F. Robinson, DDS
ACADEMY FOUNDERS:
- Samuel Shatkin, Sr. DDS, MD (In Memoriam)
- Edward Gillespie, DDS (In Memoriam)
- Todd Shatkin, DDS
- Joseph Gillespie, DDS
Watch A Video From The 2022 IAMDI Annual Meeting in Washington, DC
The 2022 IAMDI Annual Meeting
The 2022 International Academy of Mini Dental Implants annual meeting was held at the MGM National Harbor in Washington, DC, August 4th & 5th.
Watch the video for a recap of the meeting.
Meet Our Sponsors
Our Sponsors
We value our sponsors and partners, who, along with our members, make us who we are. To learn about sponsorship opportunities with the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants, contact Kim Wiesmore at kimw@shatkinfirst.com