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Engagement & Leadership Opportunities
Short-term Commitments
Volunteer Leadership Positions
Short-term Commitments
- Support the AACD Charitable Foundation's Give Back a Smile program.
- Write an article for the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry. For more info, contact Tracy Skenandore, Director of Publications
- Submit a clinical cover case for the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry. For more info, contact Tracy Skenandore, Director of Publications.
- Write a blog post for the AACD Newsroom. For more information, contact Katie Neubauer, Director of Professional Education.
- Contribute photography for use in AACD Marketing materials. For more information, contact Sarah Dopf, Senior Marketing Specialist.
- Contribute a testimonial for use in AACD Marketing materials. For more information, contact Sarah Dopf, Senior Marketing Specialist.
- Help onboard new AACD members. For more information, contact membership@aacd.com.
- Participate in a pilot program for the launch of new member benefits, contact membership@aacd.com.
- Host an annual scientific session speaker. For more information, contact MaryAnn Mlekush.
- Record an educational course for the AACD CEntral. For information, contact info@aacd.com.
Volunteer Leadership Positions
Benefits of becoming a volunteer leader:
- Opportunity to influence the future of cosmetic dentistry
- Learn valuable leadership skills
- Increase knowledge of cosmetic dentistry
- Opportunity to provide a philanthropic impact
- Work with some of the most influential leaders in your profession
View full position descriptions and open positions by clicking the committee of interest from those listed below.
Committee-level Positions
- Distance Learning Committee
- Ethics Committee
- Member Relations Committee
- Nominating & Leadership Development Committee
- University Relations Committee
Email Lisa Fitch if you have a general interest in serving
Board-level Positions
For more information about all volunteer leadership positions, contact Lisa Fitch.
Application and Election Timeline
| June 2022 | AACD Standing Committees appointed by Board of Directors and notified |
| November 30, 2022 | Board of Directors (BOD)/American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry (ABCD) applications due |
| January 2023 | Deadline to apply for the AACD Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees |
| January 31, 2023 | Deadline to apply for AACD Standing committees (subject to change) |
| March 27, 2023 | Deadline for announcing an intention to run from the floor for any ABCD, BOD or NALDC position |
| April 26, 2023 | Annual Membership Meeting and elections |
For more information about applying for the BOD, ABCD, or Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (NALDC), or any other questions, contact Lisa Fitch.
