American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), founded in December 1984 by Jack Kammer and Jeff Morley of San Francisco,[1] is a cosmetic dental organization.[2][3] The Academy has been surveying "American patients regarding esthetic dentistry and their personal preferences" since its inception.[4]

Executives

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Presidents of the Academy serve one year terms. Ken Glick of Toronto, Canada, served as the President in 1998.[5] Mike Malone was elected Vice President in 2001 and "will automatically ascend to President in two years."[6] Wynn Okuda was the 'president elect' in late 2002.[7] Laura Kelly of California became the Academy's first female president in 2007.[8] Kelly was followed in 2008 by Mickey Bernstein of Tennessee.[9]

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s Charitable Foundation

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The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's Charitable Foundation (AACDCF) maintains three programs: Give Back A Smile, the Give Back A Smile Whitening Program, and the Disaster Relief Fund.[10][better source needed]

References

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  1. ^ Sevrens, Julie (22 July 2000). "Lighten Up!". The Kansas City Star. Vol. 120, no. 309 (Metropolitan ed.). Kansas City, Missouri: Knight-Ridder. Knight Ridder Newspapers. p. E3 (47). Retrieved 26 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Rinzler, Carol Ann (2010). The Encyclopedia of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. Facts on File Library of Health & Living. Infobase. p. 210. ISBN 978-0-8160-6285-0. Retrieved 26 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.
  3. ^ Staff (7 August 1996). "People And Businesses On The Fast Track of Success". The Folsom Telegraph. Vol. 141, no. 32. Roseville, California: Placer Community Newspapers. p. D4 (30). Retrieved 26 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Geissberger, Mark (2010). "Chapter 1: Introduction to Concepts in Esthetic Dentistry". In Geissberger, Marc (ed.). Esthetic Dentistry in Clinical Practice (Scan and index of paper copy.). John Wiley & Sons. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-8138-2825-1 – via Internet Archive.
  5. ^ Wilson, Dru (14 May 1998). Written at Colorado Springs, Colorado. "Adults flock to cosmetic dentistry in quest for perfect smile". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Knight Ridder Newspapers. p. WB6 (92) – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Staff (17 June 2001). "Malone elected to lead group". Abbeville Meridional. Vol. 145, no. 120. Abbeville, Louisiana. p. 5A (5). Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  7. ^ Liddane, Lisa (10 September 2002). "Lighten up: Methods of whitening teeth grow in popularity". Springfield News-Sun. Vol. 21, no. 253. Springfield, Ohio: Cox. Knight Ridder News Service. p. 11. Retrieved 26 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Meet the A Team at LK Dental Studio | Laura Kelly | President, LK Dental Studio". LK Dental Studio. Archived from the original on 9 January 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  9. ^ Staff (29 October 2008). "Dentist raises funds for charity". Germantown News. Vol. XXXIV (34), no. 38. Germantown, Tennessee: Mid-South Publications. p. 8A (8). Retrieved 26 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "AACDCF's Disaster Relief Fund for AACD Members". American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Archived from the original on 27 February 2007.[self-published source]
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