Educator and course information for AACD 2014, the 30th anniversary scientific session of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), is now available in the conference preliminary guide. A digital edition of the preliminary guide is available by visiting the AACD’s conference website, www.aacdconference.com. AACD 2014 will take place April 30-May 3 in Orlando at … Read more
For the first time ever, live dentistry will be offered at AACD 2014 in Orlando, the annual scientific session of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In a partnership with the American Dental Association (ADA), the AACD will present “Education in the Round,” a live dentistry experience located in the AACD Exhibit Hall and open … Read more
RogersOutRank Sees A 34% Rise In Dentists Performing Orthodontic Treatments If your teeth have been straightened in the last 20 years the odds are high that the procedure was done by an orthodontist, but new technologies may change who performs these procedures in the future. Carrie Shaw, Director of Marketing at OutRank by Rogers has … Read more
Registration for AACD 2014 in Orlando, the 30th anniversary scientific session of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, is now open at www.aacd.com/orlando. AACD 2014 is cosmetic dentistry’s premier event, with headliners including Drs. Newton Fahl, Dennis Wells, Sonia Leizy and Brahm Miller. Course selection opens Friday, Dec. 6, at 8 a.m. CT. Attendees must … Read more
IDEM 2014 Singapore (International Dental Exhibition and Meeting) will open its doors in 7 months. The event is widely considered to be one of the premier dental industry trade shows and conferences for the fast growing Asian Market. Early sign-ups by North American dental manufacturers for IDEM Singapore 2014 indicate a strong interest from companies … Read more
Dentists need the support of health psychologists to enhance patients’ satisfaction with their appearance before they embark on aesthetic dental procedures. These are the findings of a study by Sharmila Sarin, supervised by Dr. Koula Asimakopoulou, and colleagues from King’s College London that will be presented at the British Psychological Society’s Division of Health Psychology … Read more
AboutFace is proud to announce the recipients of the 6th Annual AboutFace National Scholarship Awards are Miss. Braidy Mackay and Mr. Josh Grossgardt! Both young winners receive a $2,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement and their dedication to community service with both AboutFace and other organizations within their communities. Congratulations! Miss. Mackay lives … Read more
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) remembers the accomplishments and contributions of Past President and Accredited Fellow Dr. Jeffrey Golub-Evans, who died Aug. 1. Dr. Golub-Evan’s contributions to the AACD were plentiful. In addition to serving as president, Dr. Golub-Evans was a fine artist and created the AACD’s Celebration of Excellence Award Statuette. To … Read more
Our conference features interdisciplinary lecturers from all around the world with daily participation workshops. This three day conference is approved for 20 hours of continuing education. Keynote speakers this year include Dr Irwin Smigel, Dr Gregory Brambilla, Pinhas Adar MDT, Dr Michael Sesemann, Dr David Little and Dr Dwayne Karateew. Check our webpage for a … Read more
It’s the 10th Annual Angels’ Ball in support for AboutFace! The Angels’ Ball is taking place on Saturday October 19th, 2013 at: Borgata Banquet Hall 8400 Jane Street, Vaughan,Ontario L4K 4L8. Time: 6;00 PM for Cocktails & 7:00 PM for Dinner Cost: $125.00 (includes 5 course meal and open bar) Enjoy Dinner, Dancing and Entertainment! Silent … Read more
Dental professionals looking for dynamic speaker education are encouraged to register for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Educators Academy, with Dr. Paul Homoly, Aug. 15-17 in Madison, WI. The workshop will focus on speaker training for current dental educators or those interested in teaching their clinical skills. The workshop is carefully structured to … Read more
Dr. Betsy Bakeman, an Accredited Fellow Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and an AACD 2013 headliner, will teach the next session of AACD Unplugged Sept. 20-21. Dr. Bakeman’s presentation is titled, “Porcelain Veneers: Successful, Predictable, Gorgeous Results.” AACD Unplugged aims to give dental professionals an amazing educational experience in a small-group … Read more
Over 250,000 Canadian youth live with a facial difference, and in a world idolizing physical perfection, living with a facial difference can be an insurmountable challenge. Let’s take a stand against bullying because BULLYING BITES! Maison Mercer15 Mercer St, Toronto ON, M5V 1H2Friday, May 24th, 2013 – 10pmHosted by: Eric Ling, Maison Mercer DJGuest DJ: … Read more
I am the quarterback. I call the plays and lead my team. I have learned from several great coaches and always appreciate my teammate’s input. However, I am the one that makes the final decision on how to play the game. After all, I am the one who is responsible for the final outcome. Over … Read more
I recently read a viewpoint by Marc Cooper, DDS, MSD (Dentistry Today, January 2013) in which he confirmed my fear and suspicion. The viewpoint was entitled “The Future of the Solo Private Practice”. After reading only a few sentences, and before reading his condensed bio, I immediately realized that Dr. Cooper had an excellent grasp … Read more
Dental implants allow the clinical dentist an additional tool in the armamentarium of treatment options to offer the patient for the replacement of a missing tooth or teeth. The conventional approach to treatment planning of dental implants includes a thorough clinical examination, review of intra-oral and panoramic radiographs, study models and a diagnostic wax-up. Additionally, … Read more
INTRODUCTIONNice smile, white teeth, youth and wellness: these are the main needs of people in society nowadays. The need for beauty has been studied for years and researchers found that there is a strong relation between beauty and self- confidence, ending with better life styles.1-3 This relation has been studied mainly in relation to cosmetic … Read more
Each case involving the restoration of one or two fractured or otherwise traumatized anterior teeth requires precise diagnosis and treatment planning procedures. Depending upon the patient’s age at the time of presentation, the initial findings and diagnosis could indicate the need for staged, interdisciplinary treatment that spans not merely months, but years. Likewise, the disciplines … Read more
INTRODUCTIONThe demand for tooth whitening continues to increase in the dental consumer marketplace. Whitening is available as an in-office treatment, as a take-home treatment utilizing custom fabricated trays, or with many over the counter products available via retail outlets. Cosmetic dental procedures, such as indirect veneers and direct bonding have been available to the patient … Read more
