AAAI-D Recognition Program

Human Intelligence First. Patients First.

A Voluntary Global Recognition Program for Responsible AI Governance and Organizational Excellence Across the Dental Profession.

• Program Overview
• Why Recognition Matters
• Our Guiding Principle
• Recognition Framework
• AI Adoption Levels
• Recognition at Every Stage
• Who Should Apply?
• Organizations Receive
• Recognition Timeline
• Recognition Resources
• Contact

Program Overview

The AAAI-D Recognition Program is a voluntary global recognition program established by the American Academy of Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry (AAAI-D) to recognize organizations committed to the safe, ethical, evidence-informed, and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence.

The Recognition Program provides organizations with a practical framework to assess AI readiness, strengthen governance, support workforce development, guide responsible implementation, and promote continuous organizational improvement.

Whether an organization is beginning its AI journey or has already integrated artificial intelligence into clinical care, education, research, or healthcare operations, the Recognition Program provides a structured pathway toward organizational excellence.

Why Recognition Matters

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform dentistry. Responsible adoption, however, requires more than implementing new technologies.

Organizations must establish effective leadership, governance, workforce education, human oversight, performance measurement, and continuous improvement to ensure that artificial intelligence enhances care while maintaining professional accountability and patient trust.

The AAAI-D Recognition Program recognizes organizations demonstrating these commitments while providing a roadmap for responsible and sustainable AI adoption.

Our Guiding Principle

Artificial intelligence should enhance—not replace—human intelligence, and every application of AI should ultimately serve the best interests of patients.

Human intelligence remains essential for professional judgment, ethical decision-making, accountability, and compassionate care. Artificial intelligence is intended to support clinicians, educators, researchers, and organizations—not replace their professional responsibility.

Recognition Framework

The Recognition Framework provides organizations with a structured roadmap for responsible AI adoption through:

• 5 Recognition Domains
• 25 Essential Criteria
• 5 AI Adoption Levels

AI Adoption Levels

Organizations may apply for the recognition level that best reflects their current level of AI maturity.

Level 1 – Aware

Building awareness and organizational readiness.

Level 2 – Exploring

Developing governance, workforce education, and implementation strategies.

Level 3 – Adopting

Implementing artificial intelligence with appropriate governance and human oversight.

Level 4 – Integrating

Integrating artificial intelligence across organizational workflows while measuring performance and promoting continuous improvement.

Level 5 – Leading

Demonstrating organizational excellence and leadership in the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence.

Recognition at Every Stage

Organizations do not need to be advanced AI users to participate.

The Recognition Program recognizes organizations across the full spectrum of AI maturity—from those establishing the foundations for responsible adoption to those demonstrating leadership in AI governance, implementation, and continuous improvement.

Organizations may apply directly for the recognition level that best reflects their demonstrated organizational maturity.

Eligible Organizations

The Recognition Program welcomes eligible organizations worldwide, including:

• Private Dental Practices
• Group Dental Practices
• Multi-site Practices
• Dental Service Organizations (DSOs)
• Healthcare Organizations
• Dental Schools, Colleges & Academic Institutions
• Government, Military & Public Health Dental Organizations

Organizations Receive

Organizations achieving recognition receive:

• Official AAAI-D Recognition Seal
• Certificate of Recognition
• Recognition Report
• Listing in the AAAI-D Directory of Recognized Organizations
• Authorization to display the Recognition Seal in accordance with the AAAI-D Seal Use Policy

Recognition Timeline

September

Pre-Applications Open

Organizations may request the Recognition Application Packet and begin preparing supporting documentation.

January

Application Cycle 1 Opens

Formal recognition applications are accepted.

July

Application Cycle 2 Opens

Formal recognition applications are accepted.

Renewal

Organizations seeking renewal may submit reapplications beginning 90 days before their recognition expires.

Recognition reviews are generally completed within 3–6 months following receipt of a complete application.

Recognition Resources

Contact

Questions about the Recognition Program?

Email: info@AAAI-D.org

Subject: Recognition Program

Disclaimer

The AAAI-D Recognition Program is a voluntary professional recognition program. Recognition signifies that an organization has demonstrated conformance with the AAAI-D Recognition Standards for Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry based on the information submitted during the recognition process. Recognition does not constitute accreditation, certification, governmental approval, endorsement of any specific artificial intelligence system or product, or a guarantee of clinical outcomes. Organizations remain responsible for complying with all applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and organizational policies within their respective jurisdictions.