AACD Membership

Dedicated to Advancing Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry
AACD Membership

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 Amy NitschkeManager of Membership Strategy
  • Host an annual scientific session speaker. For more information, contact MaryAnn Mlekush.
  • Record an educational course for AACD CEntral Online Learning Platform! 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
June 2023 AACD Standing Committees appointed by Board of Directors and notified
November 30, 2023 Board of Directors (BOD)/American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry (ABCD) applications due 
Jan 5, 2024 Deadline to apply for the AACD Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees
February 8, 2024 Deadline for announcing an intention to run from the floor for ABCD, BOD or NALDC positions 
March 14, 2024 Remote Annual Meeting and elections 

For more information about applying for the BODABCD, or Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (NALDC),  or any other questions, contact Lisa Fitch