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28th Annual AACD Scientific Session  |  May 2 - 5, 2012  |  Washington, D.C.
Join the AACD for the 28th Annual AACD Scientific Session in Washington, D.C., at the Gaylord National, and help us write the next chapter of cosmetic dentistry history with Learn Outside the Lines, May 2 - 5, 2012. You won't want to be left outside the lines, so register today!
  LATEST CONFERENCE NEWS
Welcome Reception: "A Night at the Museum"
See history come to life at the AACD's Welcome Reception at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. The reception will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., giving members plenty of time to peruse exhibits featuring dinosaurs, Ancient Egypt, and the Hope Diamond, while enjoying complimentary beer and wine. Read more.
piano Celebration of Smiles Event at Bobby McKey's
Get your tickets for the Give Back a Smile (GBAS) Celebration of Smiles Event at dueling piano bar Bobby McKey's! On Thursday, May 3, come with a list of your favorite songs and get ready to ante up as the AACD raises money for GBAS while promoting awareness for this great cause! For more information, check out this Academy Connection article. Tickets can be purchased via "My Event" once you have registered for the conference.
dentist workshop

Two New Saturday Workshops Added! Register Today and Get Hands-on!
Bonding: Let’s Stick Together…Simplifying Restoration Choice, Bonding, and Cementation with Jack Griffin, DMD
Supported by Bisco Dental Products, Garrison Dental Solutions, and Heraeus
Orthodontics: Enhancing Craniofacial Development Naturally Via Removable Orthodontic DNA Appliance™ with Martha Cortes, DDS
Supported by Appliance Therapy Group
Learn More.

eric whitacre Composer Eric Whitacre Confirmed For Friday General Session!
Composer Eric Whitacre will serve as the keynote speaker during Friday's General Session at the AACD Annual Scientific Session in Washington, DC. Whitacre, who completed his first concert work at the age of 21, earned his Master of Music degree from Julliard School and will seek to inspire Annual Scientific Session attendees through music. More about Eric here.
 
Neil Pasricha

It WILL Be Awesome! Thursday morning general session speaker, Neil Pasricha, confirmed!
Sometimes the simplest things in life can bring us the most happiness. The cold side of the pillow, finding money in your coat pocket, and snow days are only a few of the things Neil Pasricha thinks are awesome. He wants to share all of them with AACD members. His book, The Book of Awesome is a #1 international bestseller currently being released in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Holland, India, Korea, New Zealand, the UK, and United States. More about Neil here.

dentist workshop AACD Annual Scientific Session Presenters, Courses Revealed
MADISON, Wis. (11/7/11)—Speakers and courses for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s (AACD) 28th Annual Scientific Session have now been revealed, with Dr. Carl Misch, and many others among the lineup. This year’s session is slated for May 2-5, 2012, in National Harbor, Md., just minutes from Washington, DC. The event will feature hands-on training and interactive learning, in addition to several heavy-hitting general sessions.
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Featured Instructors:

  • Drs. David Garber, Christian Coachman, Eric VanDooren—Smile Design from conservative to rehabilitation
  • Drs. Pete Dawson, John Cranham, and Scott Finlay - Cosmetic Dentistry Principles
  • Dr. Carl Misch—Implants
  • Drs. Gordon Christianson and Paul Child - New Technologies and Trends
  • Dr. Ron Goldstein - Treatment Planning

Who's Invited: AACD members, dentists, laboratory technicians, all dental professionals, team members, and dental auxiliaries. See you there!

Want to see who will be at the AACD conference? Check out the video, below. The 28th Annual AACD Scientific Session in Washington, DC, will feature top-shelf, interdisciplinary education, stellar social events, and...FUN!

Order videos from the 27th Annual Scientific Session in Boston — May 18-21, 2011 (PDF)