Industry News

IFED World Congress in Munich
The International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry, of which AACD is a member, will host its World Congress in Munich. Read more. 

AAED 2013 Open to All Dental Professionals
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry will be held in Washington, D.C., this August and open to all dental professionals. Read more.

Dental Assisting Course: $100 Off For AACD Members
Shannon Pace Brinker, AACD Member, is teaching a dental assisting course and is offering a special AACD member discount. Read more.

MicroDental Laboratories Receives Accreditation
MicroDental Laboratories has received a patient safety and health DAMAS accreditation. Read more.

AGD Works to Repeal Tax on Medical Devices
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is working to repeal a new 2.3% medical device excise tax created by te Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2013. The tax went into effect Jan. 1. Read more.

Products Made by U.S. Dental Labs Won't Be Subject to Medical Device Excise Tax
The National Association of Dental Laboratories has confirmed that most products made in dental labs in the U.S. will not be subject to a new tax that will be effective Jan. 1. Read more.