American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Accreditation Workshop

The AACD Accreditation process begins by attending this required workshop, which provides a detailed overview of the required parameters of the Accreditation process.

Objectives

   1. Become familiar with the requirements for AACD Accreditation
   2. See examples of Accreditation cases
   3. Understand why a credential in cosmetic dentistry is desirable

Placed on site: 11/2009

I.    What is accreditation

II.   Accreditation requirements

III.  The five case types

IV.   Accreditation case examples

Accreditation protocol for dentist

Accreditaiton protocol for laboratory technician

• Part 1 - What is accreditation?
  Dr. Bradley Olsen will discuss not only what the AACD accreditation process is but he also reviews reasons why you would want to do it.

• Part 2 - Resources
  Resources such as the Guide to Accreditation Criteria, AACD Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, AACD Website/Credentialing staff will be reviewed.

• Part 3 - Case submission
  Dr. Bradley Olsen discusses the AACD Accreditation case submission procedure and tips to make sure that the case meets the expectation for successful submission. He will also list the 5 AACD Accreditation case types and begin to detail case type 1,

• Part 4 - Review of each case type
  Case type one discussion continued and case type two, one or two indirect restorations, case type three, tooth replacement, case type four, anterior direct resin and case type five, six or more direct resin veneers will be reviewed.

• Part 5 - Finding cases
  Dr. Bradley Olson discusses how to find the best patients for AACD Accreditation case submission.

• Part 6 - Case Type examples
  Dr. Olson will review examples of each case type and share what the examiners are looking for.

• Part 7 - Case Type examples continued
  Dr. Olson will review examples of each case type and share what the examiners are looking for.

• Digital Photography
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  Dr. Lowe demonstrates how to take the 12 AACD accredited photographs quickly and efficiently in a chair-side setting.

• Indirect porcelain veneers Part I: The mock-up
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  Dr. Weston will discuss case selection for the AACD type 1 accreditation case and demonstrate a mock up.

• Indirect porcelain veneers Part II: The prep
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  Dr. Weston discusses how to deliver maximum results using minimal preparation techniques.

• Indirect porcelain veneers Part III: The seat
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  In the final part of this series Dr. Weston will review a step by step guide to seating the porcelain veneers.