The Credentialing Authority of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
The purpose of the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry (ABCD) is the testing, analyzing, and evaluation of the services of dentists and laboratory technicians for the purpose of awarding AACD Accreditation in cosmetic dentistry.

ABCD Mission Statement:
The mission of the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry is to protect and preserve the validity of the Accreditation examination, maintain the standard of excellence the credential has come to represent, and to assure the rights and privileges of the Accredited members are honored.

ABCD Vision Statement:
The vision of the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry is to promote, advocate, and elevate the awareness of Accreditation by educating the public and the profession and to allow the opportunity for dentists and laboratory technicians to achieve their full potential in cosmetic dentistry.