Sterling, VA The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) named Dr. Richard Hughes one of its 2014 Honored Fellows during the organizations 63rd annual meeting last November. This coveted distinction was awarded to eight dentists based in the United States and Canada. The credential is for dentists and dental health professionals who have distinguished themselves within the field of implant dentistry.
This is the kind of honor that I never thought I would achieve, said Dr. Hughes. I was overcome. Its such an elite group to be a part of, and I am humbled to be among those seven other names from around the world.
All Honored Fellows were nominated for the distinction by peers in the field of dentistry. Only voting members of the AAID in good standing with the organization for at least eight years are eligible for this honor, which demonstrates a long-term commitment to the group as a whole and the evolving field of implant dentistry.
The Honored Fellows Committee for the AAID screens each nomination carefully to determine how the nominee has distinguished himself or herself in their support of the AAID and in their own professional career and practice. The Honored Fellows Committee also considers how the nominees have distinguished themselves in their work with dental implants.
I have served my patients well, and its something I am going to continue doing, said Dr. Hughes. The honor doesnt mean Ill rest easy. It means that I will strive even harder, because my commitment is to patients and their wellness.
Established in 1951, the AAID was the first professional organization in the world that was dedicated to the field of implant dentistry. A trusted name in the field, dentists who are credentialed by the AAID are recognized by numerous state boards for their excellence in the placement and use of dental implants.
The AAID is comprised of more than 4,500 members. While the majority of the membership is based in the United States, the AAID also has a number of members based in Canada and elsewhere around the globe.
Dr. Richard Hughes is one of the leading implant dentists based in the greater Northern Virginia and Washington DC Metro area. Dr. Hughes has trained with some of the foremost implant dentistry specialists in the world, and passes on his knowledge to his peers through post-doctorate courses and lectures. Dr. Hughes is an advisory board member for The Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry, a reviewer for The Journal of Oral Implantology, and an oral examiner for the American Board of Oral Implantology.
Dr. Hughes, with over 30 years of experience in implant dentistry, is a national and international lecturer on numerous topics about implant dentistry, implant surgical demonstrator and clinical investigator.