Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Ad Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | March 2012 A9 There are three reasons why the American Academy of Cosmetic Den- tistry (AACD) 28th Annual Scientific Ses- sion will be ‘awesome’: Drs. David Gar- ber, Christian Coachman and Eric Van Dooren. The trio will kick off the conference May 2 with an opening PowerSession about smile design approaches — from conservative to comprehensive. The session, open to all registrants, will flip attendees’ perceptions about dentistry and patient care. Following the PowerSession, there are two more reasons to attend: the general sessions slated for May 3 and May 4. Neil Pasricha, author of the “Book of Awesome,” will headline the Thursday session. According to Pasricha, the sim- plest things in life can bring the most happiness — like the cold side of the pil- low, finding money in a coat pocket, and snow days. Pasricha’s blog, “1000 Awesome Things,” is an award-winning celebra- tion of the little moments that are of- ten overlooked but can be instant mood boosters. Pasricha will explain how to re-frame your state of mind by identify- ing the little things in life that can bring happiness. Eric Whitacre, composer, will keynote Friday’s session. Prodigy Whitacre com- pleted his first concert work, "Go, Lovely, Rose," at the age of 21. He went on to the Juilliard School (New York), earned his master’s degree in music and studied with Pulitzer Prize- and Oscar-winning composer John Corigliano. Whitacre’s Virtual Choir 2.0 "Sleep," re- leased last April — and now an Internet sensation — uses more than 2,000 voic- es from 58 countries. He draws on his many accomplishments in his presenta- tion, which demonstrates how thinking outside the norm can produce amazing results. In addition to the general sessions, the AACD conference offers a diverse selection of cosmetic dentistry educa- tion, hands-on workshops and lectures — plus an exhibit hall for discerning shoppers. For more information about the con- ference, held at the Gaylord National in National Harbor, Md., you can visit: www.aacdconference.com. Registration is open, and courses are filling quickly! All those who are interested in attend- ing are encouraged to register as soon as possible. (Source: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry) AACD: Three reasons why annual scientific session will be ‘awesome’ Registration is open, and courses are filling quickly; opening session alone features 1,000 more ‘awesome things’ An opening 'PowerSession' on May 2 kicks off the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry 28th Annual Scientific Session. The PowerSession features, left to right, Drs. Christian Coachman, David Garber and Eric Van Dooren discussing smile design approaches — from conservative to comprehensive. Photos/Provided by American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry MEETINGS