Drs Hilt Tatum, Duke Heller, and Andy McConnell had the vision and dedication to our profession to be the founders and creators of the Jacksonville University Comprehensive Oral Implantology Program (JU COIP). Due to their tireless efforts, this unique education program came to fruition. These individuals and the Comprehensive Oral Implantology Residency Foundation (CORIF) provided initial financial support. CORIF contributed $1.1 million to get the program up and running. The program is in its third year and found a funding shortfall for fiscal year 2025. However, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Board of Trustees (AAID BOT), several AAID Board Members, the AAID Central District, and Friends of the Midwest Implant Institute (MII) have pledged to cover the financial shortfall of $87,500 to ensure the continual existence of this vital education program. Projections show that the program should reach financial solvency for fiscal year 2026.
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