American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

In Dr. Karla Soto's AACD 2025 San Diego hands-on workshop, "Digital Ortho-restorative Smile Design Basics: Digitally Capturing the Restorative & Orthodontic Connection", learn how to: ?Apply general principles of functional smile designs and illustrate the importance of facially driven treatment planning for ortho-restorative setups and its impact on treatment outcomes ?Distinguish how digital pre-restorative alignment setups may allow for more minimally invasive restorations and superior clinical outcomes ?Illustrate the importance of facially driven treatment planning for ortho-restorative setups and its impact on treatment outcomes ?Practice setting up digital mockups using sample cases that range in simple to moderate ortho-restorative needs. Big thanks to our workshop sponsor, Align. ?Secure your workshop and lecture seats on Monday: Course selection opens December 2!? View our current course listing on the conference website - https://bit.ly/3BcARh4 Hope to see you there! #AACD2025SanDiego #AACDfam #DentalConference #SanDiegoDentalEvent #EstheticDentistry #CosmeticDentistry #RestorativeDentistry #Dentistry #Dentalworkshops #dentalCE #ortho

In observance of the holiday, our office is closed today and tomorrow. We will return on Monday. Wishing you a festive and fulfilling weekend! #Thanksgiving #AACDfam

"Minimal Prep Veneers: Are You Prepping Too Much or Not Enough?" Find out in AACD Accredited Dr. Zach Sisler's AACD 2025 San Diego hands-on workshop, ?Learn how to fabricate preparation guides from a diagnostic wax-up ?Discuss practical & predictable systems for preparing porcelain veneers ?Learn about potential pitfalls that could occur during the preparation appointment ?Gain confidence by prepping hands-on a veneer case on models ?Secure your workshop and lecture seats on Monday: Course selection opens December 2!? ??View our current course listing and register on the conference website - https://bit.ly/3Ot0HAu Hope to see you there! #AACD2025SanDiego #AACDfam #DentalConference #SanDiegoDentalEvent #EstheticDentistry #CosmeticDentistry #RestorativeDentistry #Dentistry #Dentalworkshops #dentalCE #dentalphotography #dentalpreptips

Perfect your clinical dental photography at AACD 2025 San Diego! In AACD Accredited Dr. Zach Sisler's AACD 2025 San Diego hands-on workshop, "Accreditation Photography: Tips, Tricks and Everything in Between": ?Gain an understanding of the photography equipment needed for Accreditation ?Obtain a framework for settings to obtain consistent images ?Grasp the importance of filters for lab communication ?Discover small tips and tricks to help you through the Accreditation process ?Secure your workshop and lecture seats on Monday: Course selection opens December 2!? ??View our current course listing and register on the conference website - https://bit.ly/4i4Nv2l or use the link in our bio. Hope to see you there! #AACD2025SanDiego #AACDfam #DentalConference #SanDiegoDentalEvent #EstheticDentistry #CosmeticDentistry #RestorativeDentistry #Dentistry #Dentalworkshops #dentalCE #dentalcredential #aacdaccredited

Want to win a $500 Amazon gift card??? Any AACD member who shares the second ?? image in this post ????AND TAGS @theaacd ???? can WIN a $500 Amazon gift card in this month's drawing.??Gear up for the holidays with the AACD Season of Giving! ?? Share the second image of this post BY NOVEMBER 30th to enter the drawing to win. ???The AACD Dental Dojo Advanced Study Club is an exclusive mentoring experience where you get to spend a full year learning from a group of AACD Accredited Mentors who are excited to help you level up your esthetic excellence. Whether you're aiming for AACD Accreditation or honing your artistic abilities, our Dental Dojo experience offers advanced cosmetic education tailored to your goals. Space in our 2025 cohort is limited, so make sure to get on the waitlist now. This program is in high demand! Learn more and join the waitlist for 2025 at https://bit.ly/3O4Io4w. Don't miss out on this chance to grow professionally and personally. Secure your spot today! ?????? It’s a great time to Dojo!

NEW this year!?? In AACD Accredited Fellow Dr. sal lotardo's AACD 2025 San Diego lecture, "Diagnose, Design, Deliver- Accreditation Deep Dive", learn: ?The keys to Accreditation success with proper diagnosis and case selection ?Understand design criteria essential for Composites, Ceramics and gingival Contours ?Develop a critical eye to evaluate your cases and consistently deliver optimal outcomes ?Secure your workshop and lecture seats on Monday: Course selection opens December 2!? ??View our current course listing and register on the conference website - https://bit.ly/3B3GqhV Hope to see you there! #AACD2025SanDiego #AACDfam #DentalConference #SanDiegoDentalEvent #EstheticDentistry #CosmeticDentistry #RestorativeDentistry #Dentistry #Dentalworkshops #dentalCE

Master Esthetic Series IV begins with??"The Experience Matters: Building Emotional Connections with Clients" presented by Dr. Robert Ritter, DMD, and Chris Ramsey, DMD, AAACD Learning Objectives: ?Understand the role of emotions in customer experience: Participants will learn how emotions influence customer behavior and decision-making, and why emotional connections are crucial for fostering loyalty. ?Identify key emotional triggers in customer interactions: Attendees will be able to recognize and respond to common emotional triggers in customer interactions, helping to create a more personalized and engaging experience. ?Develop empathy-driven communication strategies: The session will equip participants with techniques to enhance empathy in customer interactions, leading to stronger, more positive relationships. Followed by "Establishing Organizational Health in Your Dental Practice" presented by Brian Baliwas DDS, DDS, and Adam Miller, DDS Learning Objectives: ?Understand the importance of developing a set of core values ?Learn how to use your core values to establish a state clarity and organizational health within your practice ?Gain a fresh perspective on who you want to surround yourself with at work and how you want to practice If you're not yet registered, now is the time while tuition is at it's lowest. ????Register here https://bit.ly/3Bc3ATf ?Course selection is around the corner! ? Course selection for Prime will open November 25 at 9am central. Course selection for everyone else will open December 2 at 9am central. View our current course listing on the conference website. We will continue to add more educational and social offerings in the coming weeks. Hope to see you there! #AACD2025SanDiego #AACDfam #DentalConference #SanDiegoDentalEvent #EstheticDentistry #CosmeticDentistry #RestorativeDentistry #Dentistry #Dentalworkshops #dentalCE

In AACD Accredited Dr. Keerti Sahasrabudhe's AACD 2025 San Diego hands-on workshop, "Creating Natural Beauty in Everyday CAD/CAM Restoration", learn how to: ?Develop your design approach by envisioning the final result before you begin, ensuring more precise and aesthetically pleasing restorations ?Understand the critical role that shade and block selection play in achieving optimal patient outcomes, and how these decisions impact the overall look ?Gain hands-on experience with natural-looking staining techniques that are both durable and resistant to wear, elevating the quality and longevity of your restorations Big thanks to our workshop sponsor Ivoclar. ?Secure your workshop and lecture seats on Monday: Course selection opens December 2!? ??View our current course listing and register on the conference website - https://bit.ly/414Hxs8 Hope to see you there! #AACD2025SanDiego #AACDfam #DentalConference #SanDiegoDentalEvent #EstheticDentistry #CosmeticDentistry #RestorativeDentistry #Dentistry #Dentalworkshops #dentalCE

In AACD Accredited Dr. Courtney Lavigne, DMD - Courtney Lavigne Dentistry's AACD 2025 San Diego hands-on workshop, "Pre-Restorative Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning", learn how to: ?Understand the SAGITTAL FIRST Treatment Philosophy ?How to use a class II corrector prior to your aligner therapy (hands-on placement of Carriere Motion System) ?Grasp which cases to treat, and which to refer out before you get in over your head ?Learn a predictable way to determine the most efficient and effective order of operations for phasing interdisciplinary cases involving both orthodontic treatment and aesthetic restorative care Big thanks to our workshop sponsor Henry Schein, Inc. ?Secure your workshop and lecture seats on Monday: Course selection opens December 2!? View our current course listing on the conference website - https://bit.ly/3CLRMrs Hope to see you there! #AACD2025SanDiego #AACDfam #DentalConference #SanDiegoDentalEvent #EstheticDentistry #CosmeticDentistry #RestorativeDentistry #Dentistry #Dentalworkshops #dentalCE

Last Chance to Apply for AACD Leadership Positions! The AACD’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (NALDC) invites members who are interested and meet the qualifications to apply for the 2025 board positions! The deadline for submitting applications for Vice President, or for an open seat on the Board of Directors (BOD) or the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry (ABCD), is November 30, 2024. Additionally, positions are available on the AACD Charitable Foundation's Board of Trustees (BOT), Nominating and Leadership Development Committee, and other AACD committees. For more information about the open positions go to https://bit.ly/3Mp65DY. #dentalleaders #aacdfam