Study Materials For The AACD Written Examination
The following list of books, journals and more is a selection of recommended study materials by the Written Exam Committee to help both dentists and laboratory technicians prepare for the AACD Accreditation Written Examination. Sample examinations are available for dentists and lab technicians on the AACD website. If you require assistance in any particular subject matter, which will be noted after a given sample exam, this listing of study materials can help guide you in related subject matter and assistance. Before purchasing books from this listing, check with a local dental school library to see if they have these books available to borrow.
Please Note: Questions for the Accreditation Written Examination come from multiple resources. Not all resources will be covered on this listing.
- AACD Guide to Accreditation Criteria Contemporary Concepts in Smile Design Diagnosis and Treatment Evaluation in Cosmetic Dentistry
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® - A Guide to Accreditation Photography Photographic Documentation and Evaluation in Cosmetic Dentistry
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® - Accreditation Sample Examinations on the AACD Website – Questions on all sample exams can be applicable to both dentists and laboratory technicians, therefore, it can be helpful to take all sample exams available.
- Biometric Restorative Dentistry
Second Edition
Magne and Belser
Quintessence Publishing, 2022 - Bonded Porcelain Restorations
Magne and Belser
Quintessence Publishing, 2002 - Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry - Material Selection and Technique
Second Edition
Terry and Geller
Quintessence Publishing, 2013 - Functional Occlusion: from TMJ to Smile Design
Dawson
Mosby, 2006 - Misch's Contemporary Implant Dentistry
Resnik
Mosby, 2020 - The Single-Tooth Implant
Tarnow and Chu
Quintessence Publishing, 2019
Journals
Additional Tools
- Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Written Exam 101 Course
- Any course containing subject matter from the Written Exam Subject Breakdown where you need additional knowledge - This will help strengthen your core knowledge in the given subject.
- AACD Accreditation Examination Criteria Listing
- Written Exam Subject Breakdown
- Annual AACD Scientific Session Accreditation Courses - Lectures and Hands-On Courses