AACD - American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AACD Membership Information

The AACD Mission
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD) is dedicated to advancing excellence in the art and science of 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.

Dedicated to Cosmetic Dentistry
In December of 1984, 60 dentists answered the call of AACD founder, Dr. Jack Kammer and co-founder Dr. Jeff Morley. This visionary group met in Las Vegas to create an organization devoted to the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. From this small gathering of dedicated individuals, the AACD has matured into the world's largest organization for cosmetic dental professionals. Over the years, hundreds of professionals have selflessly served the Academy as officers, board members and on.

The AACD continues to grow and now includes over 8000 practitioners, educators, researchers and laboratory technicians from 70 countries worldwide. This global perspective allows AACD members to gather information from the international field of cosmetic dentistry.

With the formation of the Accreditation and Fellowship Programs, the AACD began offering the most stringent and respected postgraduate certification in cosmetic dentistry to both dentists and laboratory technicians. Accreditation, The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, and AACD's cutting-edge Annual Scientific Session have solidified the Academy's position as the leading cosmetic dental organization in the world. AACD members are recognized as professionals dedicated to constant improvement of their skills and knowledge, and to making the life-changing benefits of cosmetic dentistry available to more people every year.

Join in the Benefits
The AACD offers you the opportunity to become part of an exclusive group of dedicated cosmetic dentists and laboratory technicians. Members can earn a postgraduate certificate in the AACD Accreditation and Fellowship programs.

Reasons to join the AACD

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AACD members have the unique opportunity to join an AACD Local Affiliate Organization and take advantage of their local study clubs.

All members have the privilege of using the prestigious AACD name and logo in their personal marketing efforts.

All members receive a certificate of membership suitable for framing.

AGD and ADA certified CE credits earned.

Excellence Through Education
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's fundamental principle is to promote education. The AACD is the only organization of its kind to offer a postgraduate certificate by application, presentation and review. It normally takes two to three years to complete all the requirements, but the rewards are well worth the effort. All members are encouraged to pursue Accreditation.

Following Accreditation, the highest level of distinction offered by the AACD is Fellowship. An elite group of Accredited Members pursue Fellowship each year which further proves a member's dedication to the art and science of cosmetic dentistry.

One of the principle efforts of the AACD is the education, promotion and acceptance of cosmetic dentistry practices by the general public. The AACD has launched an international public relations effort to raise the public's perception and understanding of cosmetic dentistry.

The Academy holds annual Scientific Sessions throughout North America. Previous sites include: Vancouver, Puerto Rico, San Diego, Orlando, Boston, and Hawaii. The focus of the annual conference is to allow practitioners to exchange new ideas and receive meaningful, contemporary information on the latest in clinical procedures, cosmetic practice development, and self-enrichment. In addition, dentists may earn AGD continuing education credits, as well as credit towards achieving Accredited status in the Academy.

All Cosmetic Dental Professionals Can Join the Academy
When you join the AACD, you become part of our family-a family of dedicated professionals. Members of the Academy include cosmetic and reconstructive dentists, dental laboratory technicians, dental auxillaries, dental hygienists, educators, researchers, and students. Our member benefits, annual Scientific Sessions, and Local Affiliate seminars not only offer an opportunity for you to further your education, they allow you to network and socialize with other cosmetic dental professionals from around the world.

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"The friendships I have made through the AACD have been long lasting and beneficial both in a personal and professional sense. I feel closer to the members of the AACD than any other professional organization."

This testimonial comes from a veteran member who feels the AACD "family" is one of the best benefits of membership.

This "family style" approach has helped the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry become the largest cosmetic dental organization in the world. Why not join us today?