Publications & Resources

Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry

Elevate your dental expertise with the journal of cosmetic dentistry

The jCD is your premier source for cutting-edge insights in cosmetic dentistry. As AACD's official peer-reviewed publication peer-reviewed publication, it delivers innovative esthetic clinical treatments, advanced techniques, educational clinical cases, and research that keeps you informed, inspired, and at the forefront of the profession.

The jCD is recognized as one of the industry's foremost publications. As an AACD member, you'll receive the jCD 4X/year in both printed and digital formats, ensuring you never miss out on the latest advancements in cosmetic dentistry.

In addition, every issue of the jCD features exclusive Continuing Education (CE) opportunities for AACD members. So, if you're committed to excellence in cosmetic dentistry, join us today and take advantage of all the jCD and the AACD offer.

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Publish Your Work in the jCD

Discover everything you need to guide you through the submission process for the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry (jCD). Your expertise can help us shine a spotlight on the latest advancements in cosmetic dentistry, improving our global community.

Earn Continuing Education Credits from the current issue of the jCD

Our self-instruction activity allows you to earn course credits (included in every issue of the jCD). Each activity is comprised of 10 multiple-choice questions. To receive course credit, AACD members must complete and submit the activity and answer at least 70% of the questions correctly.

jCD Library Subscription

Libraries, universities, and educational institutions are eligible to subscribe to the AACD’s Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry (jCD). Published quarterly (January, April, July, and October), subscriptions begin with the next available issue after purchase.

Editorial Mission

The mission of the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry is to educate AACD members, as well as other professionals in the field, on the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. We will endeavor to do this by publishing well-researched, peer-reviewed articles accompanied by high-quality, comprehensive clinical imagery.

The objective is to enhance readers' knowledge and skills while showcasing the latest cosmetic techniques and procedures. The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry will strive to help readers become better clinicians so they can offer their patients the best —and most responsible—treatment possible.

Archived Issues

Explore a rich collection of insights and research from the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry. To request back issues or obtain permission to reprint or distribute content, please contact our publications team at publications@aacd.com.

Editorial Review Board

Editor-in-Chief:
Edward Lowe, DMD, AACD

Irfan Ahmad; Somkiat Aimplee; Chad J. Anderson; Gary Alex; Edward Pat Allen; Elizabeth Bakeman; Mohan Bhuvaneswaran; Kevin M. Brown; Ricardo M. Carvalho; Christian Coachman; Michael W. Davis; Newton Fahl, Jr.; Jonathan L. Ferencz; Scott W. Finlay; Hugh D. Flax; David A. Garber; Ronald E. Goldstein; Barry D. Hammond; Celine Higton; Steve D. Hoofard; Gesica T. Horn; Kenneth Hovden; Nelson Y. Howard; Sang K. Jun; Michael J. Koczarski; John C. Kois; Gerard Kugel; Cobi J. Landsberg; David A. Little; Robert A. Lowe; Robert C. Margeas; Frank J. Milnar Ricardo Mitrani; Thomas W. NaborsTrace; T. Nguyen; W. Peter Nordland; Adamo Notarantonio; Jason S. Olitsky; Aikaterini G. Papathanasiou; Gary M. Radz; Nelson A. Rego; Dwight G. Rickert; Matthew R. Roberts; Henry Salama; Maurice A. Salama; Michael R. Sesemann; Shashikant Singhal; Michael Sonick; Rhys D. Spoor; Douglas A. Terry; Thomas F. Trinkner; Eric Van Dooren; Marcos A. Vargas; Nondas Vlachopoulos; Barbara Warner; Dennis J. Wells; Carlo Zappalá

Contributing Editors:
Erik R. Haupt; Brenda K. Jennings
James H. Peyton; William J. Rowe, Jr
Gregory B. Wright