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www.dental-tribune.com signed with the intent to elevate clini- cal skills of the entire dental team. The AACD event also will include a lineup of accreditation courses for attendees who seek to differentiate themselves at a level of excellence that can be achieved by only the most dedicated and passionate dental professionals. The educational programming, accord- ing to meeting organizers, “promises to make attendees feel light years ahead in their profession.” Dental professionals from across the globe will be able to see the latest in den- tal products and services at the Ameri- can Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s an- nual scientific session, AACD 2016, which will be held in Toronto from April 28–30. AACD 2016 is considered by many to be cosmetic dentistry’s premier educa- tion event, with its hands-on workshops, lectures and social events catering spe- cifically to professionals involved with cosmetic dentistry. The AACD exhibit hall will be open all three days, featuring breakfasts, lunches and cocktail receptions. More than 1,500 dental professionals are expected to attend the event, which will take place at the Metro Toronto Con- vention Center in downtown Toronto. While the exhibit hall is open to all at- tendees of AACD 2016, those who aren’t attending the meeting can still purchase products and services by securing daily passes to the exhibit hall. Jeff Roach, director of strategic partner- ships at AACD, said, “Our attendees look forward to the amazing products and services our exhibitors offer, and with several cocktail receptions and other ac- tivities planned, we anticipate plenty of foot traffic.” Separate theme each day A new meeting structure is in place to deliver this year’s educational offerings. The conference will feature separate themes on each of the three days: design, implementation and realization. Organizers describe the themes as be- ing a scaffolding on which the entire conference will be structured. The three themes are designed as a sequential and cumulative process, with each day build- ing on knowledge gained the previous day. Billed as AACD Triple Plays, some of the themes will track as rapid-fire morn- ing and afternoon sessions delivered by top-name speakers. Thursday’s rapid-fire sessions will focuses on treatment plan- ning. Friday’s “implementation” theme includes rapid-fire sessions on orthodon- tic and surgical options. The “realization” theme on Saturday features rapid-fire sessions on restorative implementation. In addition to the rapid-fire offerings, all of the courses at AACD 2016 are de- Cosmetic dentists’ session reimagined for Toronto AACD annual scientific session will be from April 28–30 With Toronto and Lake Ontario as the backdrop for the 2016 American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Scientific Session, you may decide you need to extend your trip to provide plenty of time to explore the Toronto area. Pictured is the CN Tower, skyline and harbor area viewed from the lake at dusk. Photo/Doug Brown, www.torontowide.com ” See REIMAGINED, page B2 April 2016 — Vol. 9, No. 1 COSMETIC TRIBUNE The World’s Cosmetic Dentistry Newspaper · U.S. Edition Three days of ‘the best in cosmetic dentistry education’ AACD has a reputation for always trying to outdo itself to bring members and at- tendees “the best in cosmetic dentistry education.” For the 2016 annual meeting, organizers are committed to continuing to build on the meeting’s track record. In that vein, the 32nd Annual Scientific Ses- sion’s three themed days will progress in subject and content. The themes will bracket comprehen- sive, cumulative sessions and are de- signed to create positive influence on your practice the moment you’re back on the job. Traveling from the United States? Don’t forget your passport With the meeting in Canada this year, the AACD Professional Education Commit- tee reminds you that a passport will be

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