37th Annual AACD Scientific Session

CEU: 4

Course Synopsis: The Advanced Accreditation Workshop provides an in-depth analysis of how Accreditation cases are evaluated and is a great opportunity for participants to have their own cases reliably critiqued. Participants are encouraged to have taken the two required workshops in the credentialing process prior to attending this advanced course, and to bring their cases to be critiqued.

Objective 1: Understand how cases for Accreditation are examined based on specific criteria

Objective 2: Discern fine details when examining cosmetic dentistry

Objective 3: Determine if cases meet Accreditation criteria

Accreditation Recommended

Prerequisite(s): Accreditation Workshop and Criteria Workshop

CEU: 3

Course Synopsis: This course will begin with a display of successful and unsuccessful cases, and then Dr. Finlay will evaluate each case following the criteria Accreditation examiners use when examining clinical cases. The attendees will learn the process for analyzing cases which will help them prepare to submit their clinical cases for Accreditation. This is one of the required workshops in the AACD Accreditation program. Disclaimer: The American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry® does not endorse any particular clinical technique or style, nor does it endorse particular products or materials. It is acknowledged that Accreditation success is not dependent on the technique or the materials used, but on the excellence of the final result.

Objective 1: Recognize the criteria used in Accreditation examinations

Objective 2: Analyze differences between clinical cases that satisfy or fall short of the criteria

Objective 3: Understand the relationship between Accreditation criteria and excellence in cosmetic dentistry

Sponsored By: Cain Watters and Associates/NDP

CEU: 2.5

Course Synopsis: If you’ve contemplated either the purchase or sale to a private owner or DSO/Private Equity Group, there are considerations you need to analyze to ensure you come out on top. This session will cover timing, tax strategies and partnerships involved—offering owners the insight and direction to position themselves for success.

Objective 1: Evaluate how private equity or a DSO value an EBITDA

Objective 2: Learn the step-by-step process that produces successful, equitable partnerships in private practice

Objective 3: Evaluate if the associate can afford to buy-out the private practice

Objective 4: Understand why specialty practices are valued completely differently

Objective 5: Recognize the income impact of bringing in a partner

CEU: 3

Course Synopsis: Have you ever wondered how a "Gummy Smile" develops? What were the contributing factors during growth and development that led to this anatomic feature? We will delve into the etiology of a gummy smile – starting at infancy and early childhood. We will investigate contributing factors and compensations that occur over one’s life that lead to the development of a gummy smile. Once established, we will also discuss inherent compensations that patients make because of their growth pattern and the potential deterioration that can occur. Finally, we will consider treatment options for gummy smile patients of all ages.

Objective 1: An appreciation for the contributing factors that lead to the development of a gummy smile

Objective 2: An understanding of the compensations that result from a gummy smile skeletal growth pattern

Objective 3: Treatment planning strategies for patients of all ages with a gummy smile

Product Provided by: PhotoMed

CEU: 3

Course Synopsis: Participants will learn photography fundamentals, basic camera operation, equipment options, and case documentation. Techniques for improving the quality and consistency of clinical photography will be discussed. Proper framing of the AACD photo series, capturing images, downloading images to a computer, and creating a PowerPoint® presentation will be discussed.

Objective 1: Learn photography basics and equipment options

Objective 2: Learn how to perfect images for the AACD Accreditation photography series

Objective 3: Upload images to a computer and create an AACD PowerPoint® presentation for mentor communication

Objective 4: Upload images to the AACD module for exam

Objective 5: Upon completion, participants will have the foundation for taking images on their own patients and will know where to find resources for more information

Accreditation Recommended

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Sponsored By: Cosmedent

CEU: 3

Course Synopsis: This interactive presentation will provide recommendations to dental practices on the most effective ways to market themselves online. We will explore platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and more. Leveraging the power of video content, email newsletters and live broadcasts will also be covered. Coupled with a solid strategy and tenacious execution, these ideas will be a game-changer for participants.

Objective 1: What type of content works best and how to encourage engagement through video, contests and paid advertising

Objective 2: Create a more dynamic and unique online presence, while improving page rank Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)

Objective 3: How to film engaging content with a mobile phone that builds your dental practice brand and awareness

Sponsored By: Rosemont Media, DoctorLogic, Infinity Dental Web, and Golden Proportions Marketing

CEU: 3

Course Synopsis: Your dental website is often the first impression your prospective patients get of your practice. Can a visitor to your website tell—in just a few seconds—what makes your practice different or unique? Search algorithms are changing daily. Visitor expectations for a trouble-free online experience are through the roof. For online success, you must keep up with these rapid changes. In non-technical and conversational language, join our lively panel discussion featuring the biggest names in the world of dental websites: Keith Humes, Rosemont Media; Xaña Winans, Golden Proportions Marketing; Stuart Lloyd, DoctorLogic; and David Hall, DDS, AAACD, Infinity Dental Web.

Objective 1: Learn how your website and digital presence is the #1 sales tactic in your marketing toolkit

Objective 2: Find out how you could be chasing away future patients by ignoring reviews, patient testimonials, compelling video content and more

Objective 3: Discover how your dental website can better leverage local search to optimize results - and new patients

Attending The 37th Annual AACD Scientific Session is a great way to get in your daily steps, so why not participate in the AACD Charitable Foundation’s Steps for Smiles!

Participants will track their steps on Friday and the person with the most steps wins! All proceeds benefit survivors of domestic violence through the Give Back a Smile program and participants will receive an official Steps for Smiles beanie/stocking cap.

No refunds will be issued.

In the event the Scientific Session is cancelled due to the time of uncertainty, Steps for Smiles will occur virtually.

Product Provided by: Shofu

CEU: 6

Course Synopsis: This course will demonstrate composite mirroring skills. Attendees will use composite with various layering techniques to build in polychromicity, incisal edge halo and incisal translucency. The course will also cover microesthetic principles, such as secondary and tertiary anatomy, and how to attain the appropriate finish, polish and luster.

Objective 1: Learn by using an unique model to train and calibrate your visual perception of polychromicity, incisal halo, and incisal effects that need to be replicated

Objective 2: Learn to use the model as your guide to mirror line angles, outline form, primary, secondary, and tertiary anatomy

Objective 3: Special session time will be allocated to finishing and polishing of composites

Accreditation Recommended

CEU: 3 

Dr. Karla Soto, DDS

Title: Using DSD Mock-Ups to Emotionally Engage Your Patients

Course Synopsis: This course will take you on a journey of the implementation of digital smile design and emotional dentistry concepts and the impact it can have in your practice and in your patient’s life. Learn how to enhance your practice using facially-driven interdisciplinary dentistry to seamlessly deliver the highest level of predictable, comprehensive and truly satisfying patient care. Utilizing the latest in technology to allow you to focus in what really matters: The patient connection!

Objective 1: Understand the concept of emotional dentistry and its application to everyday practice

Objective 2: Understand the complete Digital Smile Design experience to captivate, engage, and deliver

Objective 3: Understand different types of mock-ups and test drives Objective 4: Learn tips and tricks to do the emotional patient presentation

Dr. Miguel A. Ortiz, DMD

Title: The Neuroscience of Dentistry

Course Synopsis: Color theory is usually thought as something external to our sense. However, our brain and live experiences can alter the way we experience color. It is time for us to dive deep into our psyche and begin to understand how what YOU see might not be what I see, making color matching a seemingly impossible task. The question then is clear. Is dental color matching even possible?

Objective 1: To understand how color is perceived by the human eye

Objective 2: To understand the role of the human color receptors and their limitations

Objective 3: To follow the path of color perception on their way to the final image generation

Objective 4: To understand why it is possible and likely that what You see is not what I see

Objective 5: To realize that color evaluation and communication between humans as we know it might be physically impossible

Sponsored By: 3M

CEU: 3

Course Synopsis: This course will explain a simple and practical way to select shades and choose the ideal layering style for various clinical situations. A step-by-step approach will be used to demonstrate the layering process, as well as contouring and polishing. Dr. Vargas will demonstrate the process of resin veneers, from preparation to polishing, and attendees will participate throughout the hands-on exercise.

Objective 1: Recognize when to layer anterior restorations

Objective 2: Learn shade selection to match layering

Objective 3: Obtain polishing with resin composite that rivals ceramic glazing

Product Provided by: 3M

CEU: 3

Course Synopsis: Do you struggle making anterior composite restorations disappear? Modern technology has allowed direct materials to have lasting beauty and luster previously only found in porcelain restorations. This clinical presentation will show you a simple, predictable, step-by-step process to fabricate conservative, esthetic and functional restorations that save tooth structure and look incredible. The goal of Accreditation Case Type IV is creating an invisible restoration that blends seamlessly with the surrounding dentition. This course will give you the confidence to offer patients composite restorations that replicate the contours, polychromatic color and realistic surface polish found in natural teeth.

Objective 1: Learn simple, predictable methods for restoring anterior teeth with direct materials so they look great and are un-detectable

Objective 2: See how intra-oral mock-ups relate to case design, case acceptance and fabrication of natural looking composite reconstructions

Objective 3: Train your eyes to recognize the subtleties of polish, texture and anatomy of natural teeth while training your hands to accomplish your goals

Accreditation Recommended

Sponsored By: Ivoclar

CEU: 3

Course Synopsis: This workshop will assist attendees with preparation for attaining the highest credential available to members in the Academy. Dr. Olson will be giving a brief discussion, with emphasis on examination criteria, using multiple cases as the participant guide. Disclaimer: The American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry® does not endorse any particular clinical technique or style, nor does it endorse particular products or materials. It is acknowledged that Accreditation success is not dependent on the technique or the materials used, but on the excellence of the final result.  Attendance limited to Accredited Members / Fellowship Recommended

Objective 1: Understand the Fellowship protocol

Objective 2: Review successful and unsuccessful Fellowship cases

Objective 3: Review the evolution of the Accreditation criteria

Objective 4: Learn how to objectively use the criteria in the examination process

CEU: 1

Course Synopsis: The shift from a transactional economy to a connected one has people scrambling. Businesses, brands, and leaders at all levels are desperately trying to capture attention and resonate with consumers who expect more. Is there a secret weapon? A silver bullet to humanize and connect? Yes. The answer is strategic storytelling. Whether you're looking to reach more consumers, or bring your team closer together, Kindra Hall, award-winning columnist, author, and national champion storyteller (yes, they have those), delivers a presentation that will inspire teams and individuals to better communicate the value of their business and their individuality through strategic storytelling.