AACD 2014 Educators, Courses Revealed in New Digital Conference Guide

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)

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

AACD 2014 to Feature Live Dentistry

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

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

Registration Now Open for AACD 2014 in Orlando

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)

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 SINGAPORE 2014 – Widespread Optimism among North American Companies Regarding Export Prospects In South East Asia

IDEM Singapore

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

Aesthetic Dentistry May Not Make You Happier

Science Daily

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

2013 Scholarship Winners

About Face

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

AACD Remembers Past President Dr. Jeffrey Golub-Evans

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)

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

The American Society for Dental Aesthetics is happy to announce their 37th Annual International Conference October 16-19, 2013 at The Ritz Carlton Naples Beach Resort in Naples Florida.

American Society for Dental Aesthetics

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

Save the Date! It’s the 10th Annual Angels’ Ball in support for AboutFace

AboutFace

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

Dr. Paul Homoly to Host AACD Educators Academy

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)

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

AACD Unplugged to Feature AACD 2013 Headliner Dr. Betsy Bakeman

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)

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

Bullying Bites Club Night Charity Fundraiser

About Face

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

The Quarterback

Dr. Elliot Mechanic practices esthetic dentistry in Montreal, Quebec. He is Oral Health's editorial board member for esthetics.

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

Do You Have a ‘Blue Ocean Strategy’?

Dr. Jordan Soll is a Diplomate on the American Board of Esthetic Dentistry and Co-Chair of the Editorial Board of Oral Health.

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

Using CBCT Scan Technology as a Tool to Facilitate Ideal Implant Placement and Restoration in the Anterior Aesthetic Zone

Figure 12. Final restoration.

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

“No Prep Veneers: Esthetics Becomes Ethic”

Figure 11. The additional veneers after 13 months. Esthetics are maintained. The papillas have a nice natural look, even without teeth reduction. Even if on a macro view the margins can be seen, the esthetic limitations of such a case have almost no impact if compared to the non-aggressiveness of the procedure.

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

Achieving Long-Term Single Tooth Esthetics Through Interdisciplinary Care and Implant Planning

Figure 21. Post-treatment full-facial view of the patient, radiant, confident, and demonstrating a natural-looking smile.

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

Tooth Whitening: Opening the Gateway to Treatment

Figure 22. A retracted full arch view of the completed combination tooth whitening/porcelain veneer case at a one-month follow up visit.

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