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, Membership Manager.
- Work a shift at the AACD Member booth during the annual scientific session. For more information, contact Dana Murn, Membership Manager.
- 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 Shane Walsh.
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
- Awards and Recognition Committee
- Ethics Committee
- Nominating & Leadership Development Committee
- University Relations Committee
Board-level Positions
For more information about all volunteer leadership positions, contact Lisa Fitch.
Application and Election Timeline
| November 30, 2019 | Board of Directors (BOD)/American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry (ABCD) applications due |
| January 15, 2020 | Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees applications due |
| February 28-29, 2020 | Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (NALDC) interviews for BOD and ABCD |
| February 28, 2020 | AACD Standing Committee applications due |
| March 2020 | BOT candidates appointed by Board of Directors and notified |
| March 26, 2020 | Deadline for announcing an intention to run from the floor for any ABCD, BOD or NALDC position |
| April 25, 2020 | Annual Business Meeting with elections for BOD, ABCD and NALDC and 2020 Committee and board members take office |
| July 2020 | 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.
