Accreditation serves to set standards for excellence in cosmetic dentistry. Achieving Accredited status from the AACD requires dedication to continuing education, careful adherence to the protocols, and a resolve to produce exceptional dentistry. There are several opportunities at the annual AACD scientific session to help you through the Accreditation process.

In addition, you can check the schedule for upcoming eLearning opportunities.

Workshops & Credentialing Information

Advanced Accreditation Workshop
Accreditation Workshop
Criteria Workshop
Accreditation Mentoring Reception
Accreditation Written Examination
Accredited Members Reception
Recommended Accreditation Education
AACD Continuum Hands-On Workshops

Accreditation serves to set standards for excellence in cosmetic dentistry. Achieving Accredited status from the AACD requires dedication to continuing education, careful adherence to the protocols, and a resolve to produce exceptional dentistry.

Advanced Accreditation Workshop

The Advanced Accreditation Workshop provides an in-depth analysis of how Accreditation cases are judged, as well as a chance for individuals to have their own cases reliably critiqued. Although this workshop is not required, it is universally judged as the most helpful step for those members approaching Accredited status. Attendees are encouraged to have taken the two required workshops (the Accreditation and Criteria Workshops) prior to attending this advanced course.

All attendees are encouraged to bring clinical cases in Microsoft PowerPoint widescreen format on a memory stick to be reviewed during the breakout session: Click here to download the template.

Accreditation Workshop

Find out what excellence in cosmetic dentistry is all about by attending the Accreditation Workshop, the first of the required workshops in the Accreditation process. This open course provides a detailed overview of the Accreditation program and the resources available to help you on your journey through the process. View this course in the Virtual Campus.*       

*Viewing this course online does count as an attendance credit. If you watch the course online, please email credentialing@aacd.com upon completion to verify credit. 

Criteria Workshop

This workshop is the second of the required in AACD's Accreditation program. The presenter begins with a display of cases that have been both successful and unsuccessful, which are then evaluated using criteria that Accreditation Examiners follow in reviewing clinical cases. The process of analyzing these cases is enlightening for anyone preparing to submit Accreditation cases. View this course in the Virtual Campus.*

*Viewing this course online does count as an attendance credit. If you watch the course online, please email credentialing@aacd.com upon completion to verify credit. 

Accreditation Mentoring Reception

Members in the Accreditation process don’t want to miss this unique opportunity to sit side-by-side with Accreditation Examiners/Mentors to discuss AACD’s advanced credentialing program one-to-one. Share tips, resources, and insights to help successfully achieve Accredited status. What better way to learn than from a colleague who has been there, done that. Invite only

Accreditation Written Exam

Are You Next? Take the first step on the path to excellence in cosmetic dentistry by taking the Accreditation Written Examination in Las Vegas. The multiple choice examination tests foundational knowledge of esthetic dentistry principles. Pass, and you are on your way to being next!

Click here to register for the written exam

Accredited Members Reception

Reconnect with your Academy Accredited and Accredited Fellow friends at this special event for all Accredited and Accredited Fellow Members. Relax in style and comfort to discuss everything from your practice and lab to your family and friendships. Always a great opportunity to catch-up. Invite only.

Recommended Accreditation Education

Courses are offered to cover each Accreditation Case Type, along with a photography course to guide you through the process.