AACD-American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AACD-American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

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The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD) is dedicated to advancing excellence in the art and science of comprehensive cosmetic dentistry and encouraging the highest standards of ethical conduct and responsible patient care.

The AACD fulfills its mission by: offering superior educational opportunities; promoting and supporting a respected Accreditation credential; serving as a user-friendly and inviting forum for the creative exchange of knowledge and ideas; and providing accurate and useful information to the public and the profession.

Esthetic dentistry

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  • 402 West Wilson Street
    53703 Madison WI
  • Tel : +608.222.8583
  • Secondary phone +608.222.9540
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  • Whether you're a new dentist, a lab tech, recent grad, dental student, or you're just looking for a broader cosmetic perspective, this 12-month masterclass puts you in touch with your peers and a coach who can guide you through the core foundational curriculum. This flexible format study club was created for anyone interested in taking their dentistry to the next level, connecting with dental peers, and gaining core strength with the advice of an AACD Accredited Coach. The Dental Dojo Advanced Study Club is an intensive mentoring and collaborative community that ensures members who are interested in the Accreditation processâor who simply want to advance their dental knowledge and clinical skillsâwill have the full support they need to succeed while obtaining top-notch education and guidance from Accredited AACD Examiner Mentors and esthetic experts. This flexible format study club is a year-long program for AACD members that covers core and foundational topics in cosmetic dentistry. The study club is open to all members, anywhere! Online workshops led by industry experts (webinar format) are mixed with on-demand workshops on your own time, pre-recorded and curated for study club discussion within your coaching group. During this year-long experience, a private Esthetic Skills Studio email group will facilitate meaningful interactions of multiple coaching groups between sessions.
    • En ligne (Webinar)
    AACD-American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
    Nov
    10

    2026

    AACD Dental Dojo Advanced Study Club

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    AACD-American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
    Nov
    11

    2026

    AACD Member Connect

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  • Whether you're a new dentist, a lab tech, recent grad, dental student, or you're just looking for a broader cosmetic perspective, this 12-month masterclass puts you in touch with your peers and a coach who can guide you through the core foundational curriculum. This flexible format study club was created for anyone interested in taking their dentistry to the next level, connecting with dental peers, and gaining core strength with the advice of an AACD Accredited Coach. This flexible format study club is a year-long program for AACD members that covers core and foundational topics in cosmetic dentistry. The study club is open to all members, anywhere! During this year-long experience, a private Esthetic Skills Studio email group will facilitate meaningful interactions of multiple coaching groups between sessions. Who should join? Anyone interested in acquiring the core foundational knowledge required to become a world-class esthetic dentist or lab technician. (You must be an AACD member to join.) Dental students and recent graduates are welcome.
    • En ligne (Webinar)
    AACD-American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
    Nov
    11

    2026

    Esthetic Skills Study Club — Anterior Implant Provisional...

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  • Whether you are new to the AACD or looking to become more engaged, AACD Member Connect offers a relaxed, virtual opportunity to connect with fellow members, explore AACD benefits and opportunities, and make the most of your membership. These interactive sessions bring together members at all stages of their professional journey, including AACD Accredited members who are available to share insights, answer questions, and offer guidance based on their own experiences. Whether you're looking to expand your network, explore educational opportunities, or gain clinical perspective, AACD Member Connect will help you connect with colleagues who share your passion for excellence in esthetic dentistry. Grab your favorite beverage and spend an hour connecting with peers, mentors, and fellow AACD members.
    On Demand AACD Member Connect: September 2026

    On Demand AACD Member Connect: September 2026

    AACD-American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
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  • Step into the future of dentistry at AACD 2026 Aventura, FL, where cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking techniques, and visionary minds converge. Join us April 16-18, 2026, in Aventura, FL, at the breath-taking JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa for an immersive experience designed to elevate your practice and ignite innovation. With world-renowned speakers, hands-on workshops, and the latest advancements in esthetic and restorative dentistry, this is your opportunity to be at the forefront of change. The future isn’t coming—it’s already here. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and lead in the next era of dentistry. Step into tomorrow with an all-inclusive experience designed to elevate your career and immerse you in the next era of esthetic dentistry. Your tuition unlocks: Cutting-edge general sessions engineered to fast-track your professional growth Full access to future-forward lectures and select hands-on workshops An interactive exhibitor floor showcasing the newest innovations in dental technology and services Premier Networking Opportunities - Welcome Reception and Exhibitor Socials providing meaningful and fun connections in a future-driven industry. Networking Breakfasts: Thursday–Saturday and Lunches: Thursday-Friday
    • Aventura, FL
    • 19999 West Country Club Drive
      United States
    AACD 2026
    Apr
    17

    2026

    AACD 2026

    Aventura, FL
    AACD-American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
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  • Welcome to AACD 2025 San Diego, where the road to esthetic excellence awaits! Gear up and drive through a journey like no other as we pave the way to your professional dreams. AACD 2025 is your ultimate destination for comprehensive esthetics, offering unparalleled access to top educators and a supportive esthetic community that will propel your dentistry to new heights. Hosted at the magnificent Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, this event not only promises enriching educational experiences but also invites you to indulge in the best that San Diego has to offer. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Southern California while networking with peers and experts in the field. Your conference tuition is your all-inclusive ticket to ride, ensuring you receive the full package of benefits: General sessions designed to accelerate your career Access to all open lectures and applicable hands-on workshops* Esthetic-focused exhibitors showcasing the latest dental technologies and services Fuel up with breakfasts, networking lunches, and social hours Unwind and connect at social events including the Welcome Reception and Exhibitor Socials Let's hit the highway together and chart a course for success. Don't miss out on this transformative experience. Reserve your spot now and make 2025 the year you elevate your practice to new horizons. See you in San Diego!
    • San Diego, CA
    • 1 Market Place
      United States
    AACD 2025
    Apr
    03

    2025

    AACD 2025

    San Diego, CA
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  • There’s nothing like in-person educational and social events to recharge, refresh, and refill your sails. And there’s no better place than at the 40th Annual AACD Scientific Session in National Harbor, Maryland, April 3-6, 2024. You’ll set your sails in the direction of your professional dreams when you learn from the very best educators in comprehensive esthetics, get inspired by your rock-star peers, and connect with friends new and old. This 40th Anniversary event will be held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center standing on the banks of the Potomac River minutes from Washington, DC, and Old Town Alexandria. AACD 2024 promises to be extra special and the AACD Professional Education Committee has been working hard to bring attendees cutting-edge esthetic education in exciting new formats. “You’ll come for the education but will come back for the people.”- AACD President Greg Wright, DDS, FAACD
    • Fort Washington, MD
    • 201 Waterfront Street
      United States
    AACD 2024
    Apr
    03

    2024

    AACD 2024

    Fort Washington, MD
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  • Patients present to the 21st century dental practice with specific ideas and high expectations of how esthetic dental treatment can help them in their lives. These expectations must be met with expertise that takes esthetic dental diagnosis and treatment to its highest level. This lecture will present a vast array of functional esthetic techniques that help a dental practitioner implement proven systems for predictable success when designing and completing the indirect restorative esthetic case. The systems covered in detail will assist the dental practitioner, whether they are restoring one tooth to match an otherwise healthy dentition, performing a smile renovation, or needing to perform a comprehensive oral rehabilitation. Objectives: Attendees will learn how to diagnose, design, treatment plan, prepare and deliver indirect restorations of the highest order Through lecture, demonstration and hands-on exercises, attendees will leave with the confidence, knowledge and skill to implement systems immediately upon return to their offices Utilization of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Accreditation exam criteria will help attendees knowledgeably critique and improve the dentistry they are providing at their office, and help them pursue AACD Accreditation in the future, if so desired
    • Sarasota, FL
    • United States
    Anterior Esthetics Workshop
    Feb
    02

    2017

    Anterior Esthetics Workshop

    Sarasota, FL
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  • Restorative dentists typically feel more comfortable with the prosthetic elements of tooth replacement but remain hesitant to manipulate the tissue elements. In order to achieve optimized results when replacing missing teeth with a fixed bridge or implant supported crown, soft tissue alteration via surgery or scaffolding is often necessary. By learning to manage the periodontal/restorative interface, dentists and technicians can predictably move the dentistry they provide from acceptable to exceptional. This course will forever change the way you approach replacing missing teeth, increase predictability and lower stress. Objectives: Understand the importance of properly evaluating and managing tissue architecture when replacing a missing tooth in the esthetic zone. Learn why achieving ideal results is closely dependent on case selection. Learn the pros and cons of tooth replacement with an implant vs. a bridge. Understand how when and how to manage symmetry with restorative enhancement. Patients continue to place strong emphasis on esthetics when evaluating outcomes, even when faced with the challenging task of replacing a missing tooth in the esthetic zone. This course will help you meet and exceed your patients’ demands for optimal results.
    • Minneapolis, MN
    • United States
    Seamlessly Replacing a Missing Tooth in the Esthetic Zone
    Oct
    21

    2016

    Seamlessly Replacing a Missing Tooth in the Esthetic Zone

    Minneapolis, MN
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  • Explore the artistic world of composite bonding as seen at the level of Accreditation in the AACD. Start your experience in the two-dimensional world and then take it to the 3-D world of contour, color, and creativity. Spend two days learning to see teeth differently and at a unique depth of detail taught by few. Through the use of 10 exercises, each participant will build on skills of seeing, understanding, and implementation. No matter your skill level, this course promises to evolve your level of composite artistry. Learn how to attain unparalleled composite results using Dr. LeSage’s 3-D Characterized Layering Technique as described in a 19-page chapter in the Dental Clinics of North America 2007. This technique, when done following along with Dr. LeSage on a highly specialized typodont, will assure each participant can attain highly esthetic outcomes. Prove to yourself you have the skills to fabricate restorations that rival even the most skilled master ceramists. Objectives: Principles to understand in contour and color to achieve composite artisty Apply the steps necessary to build in polychromicity, translucency, and maverick coloring Learn finishing and polishing techniques to attain the appropriate luster and a seamless composite restoration
    • Chicago, IL
    • 401 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite
      United States
    Contour, Color and Creativity in Direct Composite Restorations
    Jun
    17

    2016

    Contour, Color and Creativity in Direct Composite Restora...

    Chicago, IL
    AACD-American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
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  • Thursday, April 28, 2016 Global Diagnosis: A New Vision of Diagnosis & Treatm Better to Look Good Than to Feel Good? Improved Dec How It Has Changed & What You Really Want to Know Designing a Better Future Systems for Predictable Outcomes with "Smile Design" Inside Out: Meet the Little Voice Inside Your Bosses' He Today's Top Clinical Tips Expand Your Practice Offerings With the Latest Digital The Therapeutic Use of Botulinum Toxin in Dentistry Implant Restorative Design in the Digital Era Predictable Restorative & Orthodontic Treatment Based Designing Patient Experience in a Digital Environment Generational Diversity: Adaptation Strategies Matching One or Two Indirect Restorations to Natural Photography Lecture for Accreditation Documentation Functional & Esthetic Direct Posterior Restorations: A S The 3 "P'S" of Composite Bonding: Potential, Predictabi Expand Your Practice Offerings With the Latest Digital The Therapeutic Use of Botulinum Toxin in Dentistry Workout for Reaching Peak Performance TTL Smile Design Use of a Simple Smile Evaluation Form Implant Provisionalization in the Esthetic Zone Simple Alignment for Better Aesthetic Results Dental Practice Excellence Accreditation Case Type V Hands-On Workshop The Diagnostic Wax-Up: Dental Anatomy & Smile Desi Making a Dark Tooth Lighter & Brighter with Vitality U The Role of Solea, the All-New CO2 9.3μm Laser, in Es Direct Composite Veneers: Simple & Artistic Style Italiano: Creating Esthetic & Efficient Composite R Direct Anterior Composite Restorations Creating Esthetic CAD/CAM Restorations: The Art of Di Micro-Invasive Composite Workshop Discolored Teeth: The Direct Composite Resin Approac The Magic Fill: Mastering Posterior & Anterior Techniq Direct Composite Veneers: Simple & Artistic Thursday, April 28, 2016 - continued Creating Veneer Success Creating Esthetic CAD/CAM Restorations: The Art of Di Making the Complex Simple & Predictable: Introducing Friday, April 29, 2016 Fellowship Workshop for Accredited Members Fellowship Callibration Guided Full Arch Immediate Implant Reconstruction 20 Immediate Tooth Replacement: 19 Years of Myth or Rea Dentoalveolar & Alveoloskeletal Bone Engineering: Exp The 45 Year Study: Better Balance, More Money, Better Lab Focus Accreditation Case Type IV Lecture Interdisciplinary Dentistry: The Restorative Quarterback Rejuvenation Dentistry: Combining Function, Esthetics, Myth Breakers Esthetic Restoration Techniques Using High Translucent Beyond the Limitation of CAD/CAM The Virtual Lab & the Complete Digital Workflow A Hopeless Tooth is Not a Useless Tooth Treatment Planning Multidisciplinary Cases: When to Pl Success Strategies to Increase Patient Flow, Cash Flow, Replacing a Missing Tooth in the Esthetic Zone: Focus o Let the Light Shine Through; Integrating High Transluce Simplifying Complex Esthetic Restorative Problems: Ac The Power of Pink: Techniques for Restorations with B GOOD Is the Enemy of GREAT: The 5 Step Total Team Transcending Adversity wit Dr. Nido R. Qubein AACD Find-A-Dentist Directory Basics How to Double Your Productivity Photography Hands-On Workshop for Accreditation Do Class IV Fracture: Composite Artistry Adhesive Dentistry & Direct Composites Made Easy Direct Composite Veneers: Simple & Artistic A Digital Workflow for Cosmetic Dentistry Direct Posterior Composites: Balancing Esthetics, Efficie Master Dentate & Edentulous Impressions Restoring the Peg Laterial Incisor: The Direct Composite Elements of Composite Art: Learning Effective Principle Class IV Composite Resin Accreditation Workshop Photography Hands-On Workshop for Accreditation Do Restoration of the Peg Lateral Adhesive Dentistry & Direct Composites Made Easy Direct Composite Veneers: Simple & Artistic Digital Dentistry for Everyday Practice Direct Posterior Composites: Balancing Esthetics, Efficie To Bulk Fill or Not to Bulk Fill…That is the Question Mastering the Restoration of the Anterior Fractured Too Saturday, April 30, 2016 The Ceramic Update Restoring the Edentulous Patient with Dental Implants U Creating Color: The Integration of Value, Chroma, Hue Set Your Practice on Fire! Increasing Production Throu Smile Makeovers Using Composite Bonding: Technique How to Double Your Productivity With Less Stress Simple Alignment for Better Esthetic Results GOOD Is the Enemy of GREAT: The 5 Step Total Team Kill 'Em Quick, Dead, & Often: Managing Biofilms for Next Generation Next Generation Esthetic Full-Mouth Rehabilitations Modes of Failure Simon T. Bailey's Lessons in Love - Customer Love! Creating Resin Retained Bridges as a Long Term Solutio Diode Laser Basic Competency Course
    • Toronto, ON, Canada
    • Canada
    32nd Annual AACD Scientific Session in Toronto 2016
    Apr
    27

    2016

    32nd Annual AACD Scientific Session in Toronto 2016

    Toronto, ON, Canada
    AACD-American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry