Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2008 lists wrap-up numbers

    May 20, 2008
    More than 3,000 dental professionals traveled to New Orleans, La., for learning, networking and business building at the 24th Annual AACD Scientific Session, Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2008.

    MADISON, Wisconsin--For the 24th consecutive year, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry sponsored the world's largest cosmetic dental continuing education event.

    More than 3,000 dental professionals from around the globe joined AACD in New Orleans, Louisiana from May 6-10, 2008 for a week of learning, networking and business building at the 24th Annual AACD Scientific Session, Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2008.

    "AACD serves as the pre-eminent resource for cosmetic dental education around the world, and it was thrilling to see it come to life in New Orleans," said newly inaugurated AACD President Mickey Bernstein, DDS.

    Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2008 by the numbers:
    Total Conference Attendees: 2,660
    Dentists: 1,666
    Laboratory Technicians: 165
    Total Exhibiting Companies: 207
    Total gross revenues raised by GBAS fundraising events: Over $160,000

    2008-2009 AACD President:
    Mickey Bernstein, DDS, Germantown, TN

    2008-2009 AACD Vice President:
    Hugh Flax, DDS, Atlanta, GA

    2008 AACD Award Winners Presented in New Orleans:


    AACD Hall of Fame Inductee
    Jack Kammer, DDS

    Lifetime Achievement Award
    Larry Rosenthal, DDS

    President's Award
    William Dorfman, DDS

    President's Award
    Jeff Morley, DDS

    AACD Humanitarian Award
    Roy Hammond, DDS

    Outstanding Contribution to the Art and Science of Cosmetic Dentistry Award
    Lorin Berland, DDS

    Outstanding Scientific Advancement in Cosmetic Dentistry Award
    Dennis Wells, DDS

    Outstanding Scientific Advancement in Cosmetic Dentistry Award
    Mark Willes

    Outstanding Service Award
    Cary Behle, DDS and Meg Behle

    Excellence in Cosmetic Dental Education Award
    Frederick McIntyre, DDS

    Newly AACD Accredited Members
    Duane Beers, DMD
    Jorge Blanco, DDS
    Tim Bradstock-Smith, BDS
    Steven Brooksher, DDS
    David Eshom, DDS
    Richard Featherstone, DDS
    Michael Forth, DDS
    Tannaz Goodjohn, DDS
    M. Johnson Hagood, DDS
    Emil Hawary, DDS
    Kenneth Hovden, DDS
    Ted Murray, DDS
    Nelson Rego, CDT
    John Roberts, DDS
    Michelle Robinson-Weber
    Troy Schmedding, DDS
    John Simmons, IV, DMD
    Jenny Sun, DDS
    William Swearingen, DDS
    Scott Wehrkamp, DDS

    New AACD Accredited Fellows:
    Kevin Landers, DDS
    Rebecca Pitts, DMD
    Sam Sadati, DDS

    Visit American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, e-mail Public Relations or call the AACD Executive Office at (800) 543-9220 for more information.

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