For the third consecutive year, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has reached a new record membership level. As of December 12, 2005, AACD has 7,666 members in 60 countries worldwide, the most in the Academy’s twenty-one year history.
"The tremendous growth in AACD underscores the well-documented boom in the cosmetic dental market," said AACD President Nicholas Davis, DDS of Newport Beach, Calif. "The Academy is proud to serve as the professional home for any cosmetic dental professional seeking to commit themselves to excellence in cosmetic dentistry."
AACD Programs include:
ü Annual Scientific Session: Cosmetic dentistry’s most comprehensive CE event, Pillars of Perfection, takes place May 16-20, 2006 in San Diego, Calif.
ü The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry: AACD’s highly regarded clinical journal
ü Accreditation: Cosmetic dentistry’s most recognized advanced credentialing program
ü Give Back A Smile™: Restoring the smiles – and the lives - of survivors of domestic violence
More evidence of AACD’s growth and impact in the cosmetic dental field includes:
ü AACD’s University Advisory Council has expanded to over 40 academic institutions worldwide, increasing the integration of cosmetic dental courses into the curricula of leading dental schools.
ü The Exhibit Hall at Pillars of Perfection is already sold out, with more than 160 companies expected to attend.
ü AACD established its Charitable Foundation Disaster Relief Fund, which has raised over $50,000 for dental professionals recovering from the devastating hurricanes of 2005.
Founded in 1984, Membership in AACD is open to all dental professionals committed to excellence in cosmetic dentistry, including dentists, laboratory technicians, students, hygienists, researchers, and corporations. For complete details about AACD, visit https://www.aacd.com. e-mail pr@aacd.com or call (800) 543.9220.