Engagement & Leadership Opportunities
Short-term Commitments
Volunteer Leadership Positions
Short-term Commitments
- Support the AACD Charitable Foundation 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 Sarah Dopf, Senior Marketing Specialist.
- 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 Dana Murn, Director of Membership.
- Participate in a pilot program for the launch of new member benefits, contact Dana Murn, Director of Membership.
- Host an annual scientific session speaker. For more information, contact Susan Grigsby, Conference and Meetings Manager.
- Record an educational course for the AACD Virtual Campus. For information, contact Katie Neubauer.
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
Board-level Positions
For more information about all volunteer leadership positions, contact
Lisa Fitch.
Application and Election Timeline
July 2020 |
AACD Standing Committees appointed by Board of Directors and notified |
November 30, 2020 |
Board of Directors (BOD)/American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry (ABCD) applications due |
January 15, 2021 |
Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees Application Due |
February 5-6, 2021 |
Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (NALDC) interviews for BOD and ABCD |
Ongoing |
AACD Standing Committee applications due |
March 2021 |
BOT candidates appointed by Board of Directors and notified |
March 15, 2021 |
Deadline for announcing an intention to run from the floor for any ABCD, BOD or NALDC position (subject to change) |
April 14, 2021 |
Annual Business Meeting with elections for BOD, ABCD and NALDC and 2021 Committee and board members take office (subject to change) |
June 2021 |
AACD Standing Committees appointed by Board of Directors and notified |
For more information about applying for the
BOD,
ABCD, or
Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (NALDC), or any other questions, contact
Lisa Fitch.