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Ad and the Hope Diamond, while enjoying complimentary beer and wine. Other history-making events at the conference include an opening “Pow- erSession” featuring Drs. David Gar- ber, Christian Coachman and Eric Van Dooren. The session is Wednesday, May 2, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., and will focus on smile design approaches. The AACD will award C.E. credit to any dental pro- fessional who attends. The Annual Scientific Session offers attendees unique, hands-on work- shops, lectures, social events and the opportunity to see the latest dental in- novations in the exhibit hall. The ses- sion is geared toward all members of the dental team — dentists, laboratory technicians, hygienists and other cos- metic dental professionals. The AACD will honor the accredi- tation class of 2012, during the Cel- ebration of Excellence Gala on May 5. This year, the AACD is welcoming 12 individuals to the ranks of accredited members and two to the rarified air of accredited-fellow status, accomplish- ments that promise to be pivotal in these individuals’ professional and personal history. “The D.C. conference will elevate your passion for what’s most impor- tant — the smile,” said Dr. John K. Sulli- van, AACD president. “We can give you the tools you need to take your dental skills to the next level. We educate, we inspire, and we connect you with the best. Join us in D.C. —and help us make history.” For more information about this year’s event, visit the AACD website at www.aacdconference.com. About the AACD The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is the world’s largest non- profit member organization dedicated to advancing excellence in comprehen- sive oral care that combines art and science to optimally improve dental health, esthetics and function. Composed of more than 6,300 cos- metic dental professionals in 70 coun- tries, the AACD fulfills its mission by offering educational opportunities, promoting and supporting an accredi- tation credential, serving as a forum for the creative exchange of knowledge and ideas, and providing information to the public and the profession. (Source: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry) There’s still time to make history at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) 28th Annual Scien- tific Session in Washington, D.C., May 2–5. There are plenty of spots left for den- tal professionals in D.C., but you will need to register onsite; online registra- tion for this year’s event ended April 15. The AACD will kick off the session with “A Night at the Museum,” a wel- come reception for all attendees, at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History on Wednesday, May 2. AACD members will see history come to life as they mingle with colleagues and peruse the museum’s exhibits, all of which will be open for members that evening. The reception will take place from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., giving mem- bers plenty of time to explore exhib- its featuring dinosaurs, ancient Egypt Make history at AACD Scientific Session American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry invites you to explore National Museum of Natural History at May 2 welcome reception Among the thousands of artifacts in the collections of the National Musuem of Natural History is this skull, dated at 1660–1680, from the Patuxent Point site, Calvert County, Md., showing how clenching a clay pipe wore a hole into the teeth. Photo/Chip Clark, Smithsonian Institution Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | April 2012 A9MEEtiNgs