AAID 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is AAID?
The Gaylord Opryland captive-venue effect means exhibitors get higher-than-average booth traffic because attendees stay on-site for meals, lodging, and socializing. The 75th anniversary celebration will likely draw above-average attendance. Nashville keeps logistics costs reasonable.
What are the key facts about AAID?
- Host organization: American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- Primary specialty: dental implants
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National + International
- International attendance: ~15%
- See all Dental conferences
Which device categories fit AAID?
Which buyer stages does AAID fit?
What does AAID charge for booth space?
Cost not published
American Academy of Implant Dentistry does not publish booth pricing for AAID that we can link to, so we do not list a figure here. We would rather show nothing than an estimate you cannot check. Ask them directly on the AAID exhibitor page ↗.
Planning the AAID booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends AAID?
AAID celebrates 75 years of leadership in implant dentistry in 2026. Theme: 'Honoring the Past, Engineering the Future.' Attendees are decision-makers looking for products, resources, and information relevant to their practice. Conference combines education, hands-on training, and exhibit hall. Gaylord Opryland is a self-contained resort venue, high attendee engagement because everyone stays on-site.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,100
- International attendance: ~15%
Where is AAID held?
- Venue: Nashville, TN (Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center)
- Management company: AAID (in-house)
Who else exhibits at AAID?
Exhibitor data coming soon for AAID.
Is AAID worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The Gaylord Opryland captive-venue effect means exhibitors get higher-than-average booth traffic because attendees stay on-site for meals, lodging, and socializing. The 75th anniversary celebration will likely draw above-average attendance. Nashville keeps logistics costs reasonable.
Why Skip
Smaller audience (~2,000) than CDS/GNYDM and overlaps heavily with AO for implant-specific companies. If you already exhibit at AO, the incremental buyer reach from AAID may be limited. Pricing not publicly posted.
What should exhibitors know before AAID?
Contact Wendi Howard directly for prospectus and pricing. Gaylord Opryland captive-venue dynamic is a real advantage for ROI, mention in blog content. Nashville location is in Buzzbox Media's backyard.
What is the Buzzbox Score for AAID?
7.4 / 10 (Strong)
7.4 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by audience quality (8.2: 55% purchasing authority). The lightest dimension is editorial value (7.2, honest "who should skip" guidance). The Gaylord Opryland captive-venue effect means exhibitors get higher-than-average booth traffic because attendees stay on-site for meals, lodging, and socializing.
How we score
Six weighted factors, each scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band. Every show on this list cleared a relevance bar to be included, so 7.0 is the floor; the number tells you how far the leaders pull ahead. A factor we cannot source is left unscored rather than estimated, and the overall score above was set before any figure behind it was withdrawn.
Strong (8.2): 55% purchasing authority.
Not scored on cost: this organizer publishes no booth price we can link to.
Solid (7.6): exhibitor count disclosed, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Strong (8.2): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and exhibitor-friendly host city.
Solid (7.2): honest "who should skip" guidance, ~100 exhibitors to scout, and broad device-category relevance.
Solid (7.8): mid-size with room to grow.
When are the AAID exhibitor deadlines?
Detailed deadlines not yet published for AAID. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AAID?
AAID does not publish booth pricing we can link to, so we do not list a cost for this show. Rather than estimate one, we point you at the organizer's exhibitor page to request current rates directly.
How many people attend AAID?
AAID draws approximately 2,000 attendees. AAID celebrates 75 years of leadership in implant dentistry in 2026. Theme: 'Honoring the Past, Engineering the Future.' Attendees are decision-makers looking for products, resources, and information relevant to their practice. Conference combines education, hands-on training, and exhibit hall. Gaylord Opryland is a self-contained resort venue, high attendee engagement because everyone stays on-site.
When and where is AAID 2026?
AAID 2026 takes place September 30 - October 3, 2026. The venue is Nashville, TN (Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center). American Academy of Implant Dentistry hosts the meeting.
How many AAID attendees have purchasing authority?
About 55% of AAID attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 1,100 effective buyers out of approximately 2,000 attendees. Effective buyers multiplies total attendance by the share of attendees who hold purchasing authority. Both inputs are estimates drawn from organizer reporting and our own exhibitor research, so read the figure as directional rather than exact.
How does Buzzbox Media score AAID?
AAID carries a Buzzbox Score of 7.4 out of 10 (Strong), with one caveat on this record: cost efficiency is not scored, because American Academy of Implant Dentistry publishes no booth price we can link to, and the overall score was set before that figure was withdrawn. The factors still scored are audience quality, data transparency, exhibitor experience, editorial value, and growth trajectory. Each factor is scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band, and every conference in our index cleared a relevance bar to be listed, so 7.0 is the floor. On this record the highest is audience quality at 8.2 and the lowest is editorial value at 7.2.