Study Clubs
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Lectures | Coaching | Community
THE 2025 PROGRAM IS FULL
OUR NEXT STUDY CLUB WILL BEGIN IN 2026
Save Your Seat For 2026
Whether you’re a new dentist, a lab tech, recent grad, dental student, or you're just looking for a broader cosmetic perspective, this 12-month masterclass puts you in touch with your peers and a coach who can guide you through the core foundational curriculum. This flexible format study club was created for anyone interested in taking their dentistry to the next level, connecting with dental peers, and gaining core strength with the advice of an AACD Accredited Coach.
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Join the Study Club Members are Raving About!
"The ESS has provided an excellent kickstart for me to grasp the AACD Accreditation process. Its diverse array of pertinent topics presented by various doctors has proven invaluable. I wholeheartedly recommend this study club to anyone interested in delving deeper into Accreditation or simply seeking to enhance their clinical skills.” -KT Dao, DDS
Flexible Format Study Club Benefits:
What's In It For Me?
- Small study club groups led by an AACD Accredited Coach let you build community with your peers
- Live workshops presented by elite experts on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm CT
- Access to an AACD Accredited Coach, a discussion forum, and an email list of your peers
- Recognition at the Annual AACD Scientific Session to end your year-long commitment to education
- Earn up to 12 CE credits
- Join from anywhere, no commute required
How does the study club work?
This flexible format study club is a year-long program for AACD members that covers core and foundational topics in cosmetic dentistry. The study club is open to all members, anywhere! Online workshops led by industry experts (webinar format) are mixed with on-demand workshops on your own time, pre-recorded and curated for study club discussion within your coaching group. During this year-long experience, a private Esthetic Skills Studio email group will facilitate meaningful interactions of multiple coaching groups between sessions.
Who should join?
Anyone interested in acquiring the core foundational knowledge required to become a world-class esthetic dentist or lab technician. (You must be an AACD member to join.) Dental students and recent graduates are welcome.
What is the investment?
Invest in your personal and professional development for just $1,495 for the year.
2026 Curriculum
January
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February
Wednesday, Feb 4 @ 7 PM CT
ORIENTATION
Wednesday, Feb 11 @ 7 PM CT
Diagnosing and Treatment-Planning Worn Dentition
with Andrea Shepperson, BDS
March
Wednesday, Mar 11 @ 7 PM CT
A Fresh Look at the Gummy Smile
with Rebecca Bockow, DDS
April
Meet your ESS peers at
AACD 2026 Aventura
May
Wednesday, May 13 @ 7 PM CT
Digital Workflows in Cosmetic Dentistry: Predictable Esthetics and Function
with Casey Bennett, DMD
June
Wednesday, June 17 @ 7 PM CT
The Worn Dentition
with Gregg Kinzer, DDS, MSD
July
Wednesday, July 8 @ 7 PM CT
The Constricted Envelope of Function
with Fred Peck, DDS, FAACD
August
Wednesday, Aug 26 @ 7 PM CT
Injection Molding as a Tool
with Ryan Springer, DDS, AAACD
September
Wednesday, Sept 16 @ 7 PM CT
Dental Photography at Its Finest
with Joy Brauer, DDS, AAACD
October
Wednesday, Oct 7 @ 7 PM CT
Modern Restorative Dentistry
with Amelia Orta, DMD
November
Wednesday, Nov 11 @ 7 PM CT
Anterior Implant Provisionalization
with Quan Nguyen, DDS, MSD
December
Wednesday, Dec 2nd @7 PM CT
Rubberdamology for Restorative Success
with Devin McClintock, DDS
AACD Dental Dojo Advanced Study Club
The Dental Dojo Advanced Study Club is an intensive mentoring and collaborative community that ensures members who are interested in the Accreditation process—or who simply want to advance their dental knowledge and clinical skills—will have the full support they need to succeed while obtaining top-notch education and guidance from Accredited AACD Examiner Mentors and esthetic experts.
What's Included in my enrollment to the Dojo Advanced Study Club?
- A year-long curriculum designed specifically for advanced cosmetic education and CE credit
- A private email group where mentors and Dojo participants exchange ideas, tips, and discuss cases
- Dojo LIVE meetings with Accredited experts and educators, explore Accreditation Case Types and a variety of other applicable topics
- Self-study lectures to improve your esthetics on your own schedule
- Recognition at the Annual AACD Scientific Session to end your year-long commitment to education.
Don't miss this opportunity to work side-by-side with esthetic experts and your peers!
Your investment for this year-long program is $3,495 and an installment plan is available.
May 2026 - April 2027 Curriculum
May
May 12
Intro to the Dojo
Featuring Salvatore Lotardo, DDS, FAACD
June
June 24
Mastering Accreditation Case Type I
Featuring John Weston, DDS, FAACD
July
July 21
Mastering Accreditation Case Type II
Featuring Adamo Notarantonio, DDS, FAACD
August
August
Dojo Live Course: TBD
September
September 15
Through Their Lens: The Accreditation Experience
Featuring Noemi Cruz-Orcutt, DDS, AAACD,
Tiffani Dunn, DMD, AAACD &
Nicole Watson, DDS, AAACD
October
October 20
Mastering Accreditation Case Type IV
Featuring Amanda Seay, DDS, FAACD
November
November 10
Mastering Accreditation Case Type V
Featuring Dimple Desai, DDS, AAACD
December
December 1
Mastering Lab Communication
Featuring Nelson Rego, CDT, AAACD
January
January 19
Digital Design
Featuring Diana Tadros, DDS, FAACD
February
February 16
Micro-Esthetics in CAD CAM Dentistry
Featuring Keerti Sahasrabudhe, DDS, FAACD
March
March 9
Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Featuring Salvatore Lotardo, DDS, FAACD
March 23
Coaching: How to Incorporate AACD Accreditation into Your Busy Life
Featuring Bradley Olson, DDS, FAACD
April
Meet Your Dojo Peers & Mentors at
AACD 2027 Hollywood, FL!
