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About AACD

AACD Board of Directors (BOD)

There will be five open positions in 2025. If you are interested in serving on the BOD, or for any questions, please contact Lisa Fitch.

The application deadline is November 30, 2024.

Open Positions:

 1. Vice President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • You must be an Accredited member in good standing of the AACD
  • Attended two AACD Annual Scientific Sessions by the time of election
  • Be a member in good standing for two years preceding the election
  • Have served two years in any capacity on the following
    • Board of Directors
    • American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry 
    • Accreditation Chair
    • Fellowship Chair
     Responsibilities:
     Title: Vice President
     Reports to: President/Board of Directors

     General Description:
     The Vice President shall serve as a member of the Finance Committee and perform such other duties as
     assigned by the Board of Directors. The Vice President shall preside at a meeting if the President and
     President-Elect are both absent. 

     Other Items Include:
  • Weekly conference calls with the Executive Committee
  • Monthly conference calls/meetings with Board of Directors
  • Budget and Finance Committee member
  • Liaison to the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • PEC ex-officio member
  • Ensures and complies with AACD strategic goals and objectives
2. Accredited Member - (2) positions available
  • You must be an Accredited member in good standing of the AACD
  • Attended two AACD Annual Scientific Sessions by the time of election
  • Be a member in good standing for two years preceding the election
3. General Member - (1) position available
  • Attended two AACD Annual Scientific Sessions by the time of election
  • Be a member in good standing for two years preceding the election
5. Laboratory Representative - (1) position available
  • Attended two AACD Annual Scientific Sessions by the time of election
  • Be a member in good standing for two years preceding the election
  • Must be an owner or employee of a dental laboratory

Time Requirements (Variable)

  • Monthly conference calls
  • ​Attend AACD Annual Scientific Session

Length of Term

Two years

Number of Consecutive Terms

Two

Board Size

11 members including Executive Committee