Engagement Opportunities for AACD Members

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 Danielle St. Louis, Manager of Marketing and Commutations. 
• Contribute photography for use in AACD Marketing materials. For more information, contact Danielle St. Louis, Manager of Marketing and Communications.
• Contribute a testimonial for use in AACD Marketing materials. For more information, contact Danielle St. Louis, Manager of Marketing and Communications.
• Help onboard new AACD members. For more information, contact Dana Murn-Kohal, Membership Manager.
• Work a shift at the AACD Member booth during the annual scientific session. For more information, contact Dana Murn-Kohal, Membership Manager.
• Host an annual scientific session speaker. For more information, contact Raechel Resch.

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.

Entry-level Positions

• Awards and Recognition Committee
• Ethics Committee
• Nominating & Leadership Development Committee
• University Relations Committee

Board-level Positions

• Board of Directors
• American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees

For more information about all volunteer leadership positions, contact Raechel Resch.

Application and Election Timeline

November 30, 2018	Board of Directors (BOD)/American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry (ABCD) applications due
January 31, 2019	Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees applications due
February 23-24, 2019	Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (NALDC) interviews for BOD and ABCD
February 28, 2019	AACD Standing Committee applications due
March 2019	AACD Standing Committee and BOT candidates appointed by Board of Directors and notified
March 27, 2019	Deadline for announcing an intention to run from the floor for any ABCD, BOD or NALDC position
April 26, 2019	Annual Business Meeting with elections for BOD, ABCD and NALDC and 2019 Committee and board members take office

For more information about applying for the BOD, ABCD, or Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (NALDC),  or any other questions, contact Raechel Resch.