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COSMETIC TRIBUNE | March 2011 AACD News 3C Contact info AD Lisa Marie Samaha, DDS, FAGD 251 Nat Turner Blvd. Newport News, Va. 23606 Tel.: (757) 223-9270 samahadds@pwdentalarts.com www.PWDentalArts.com “Sometimes it is hard to deal with reality, and Donna was lit- erally paralyzed by her fear of dental care. Donna’s way was to keep her lips pursed and hope that no one noticed. She finally agreed to go for help just three weeks before our daughter’s wedding because of what she had read about how you helped others with fears like hers. “I was so proud of Donna making the commitment to begin care with you, yet I could only guess how difficult the sur- gery was going to be for her. That night, I could see and feel her fear, yet I was helpless; but she was determined. “The next morning, I had pre- pared myself and fully expected to see her pain afterward. It never happened. Instead, I saw pure relief and happiness in Donna’s eyes. And there was absolutely no lingering pain fol- lowing the surgery you did. “She had so much peace about the whole process because of each of you. Her new smile, just two weeks later, was the best gift Donna could have given our daughter and me.” ~ Carl Atkinson, (Donna’s husband) * Sadly, several months later, Carl was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The American Academy of Cosmet- ic Dentistry (AACD) continues to offer free webinars focusing on accredita- tion through the AACD Webinar Series. The series, sponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent, features many speakers scheduled to appear at the AACD’s 27th Annual Scientific Session in Bos- ton later this spring. The session will take place May 18–21 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. Participants can register for individ- ual webinars in the series by visiting www.aacd.com/index.php?module= cms&page=501. No special equipment or programming is needed. Past webi- nars have been archived on the AACD website. Upcoming webinars include: • “Composite Mirroring: Aiding with Accreditation and Beyond,” by Brian LeSage, DDS, on March 7 from 12 to 1 p.m. CST. Participants will review multiple smile design principles and tie them into the accreditation exam- ination criteria, evaluate fault with compromise reviewed cases and learn to correct and manage many of the AACD accreditation criteria param- eters, and discuss contour, finishing, and polishing to create a seamless, undetectable and appropriate luster to direct composite restorations. • “Advanced Accreditation Webi- nar: Case Type IV and V,” by Brian LeSage, DDS, on April 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST. Attendees will under- stand how cases for accreditation are judged based on specific criteria, learn to discern fine details in judging cos- metic dentistry and present cosmetic dentistry cases for feedback. • “Cosmetic Pearls for the General Practitioner,” by Marty Zase, DMD, on April 11, from 12 to 1 p.m. CST. Partici- pants will learn to eliminate sensitiv- ity with bleaching and bonding pro- cedures, learn to utilize ovate pontics to make natural-looking bridges and build confidence in cosmetic restora- tions. Archived webinars include: • “Indirect Porcelain Veneers: Cut- ting-Edge Concepts, Techniques and Materials,” by Dennis Wells, DDS. Attendees will understand what con- stitutes an ideal case for accredita- tion, how to accurately determine the degree of preparation needed to opti- mize the final result and maximize the amount of enamel remaining and various successful accreditation case components and how to achieve them clinically. • “Advanced Accreditation Webi- nar: Case Type III,” by Betsy Bakeman, DDS. Participants will understand how cases for accreditation are judged based on specific criteria, how to dis- cern fine details in judging cosmetic dentistry, and they will have the oppor- tunity to present cosmetic dentistry cases for feedback. • “Advanced Accreditation Webinar: Case Types I & II,” by Nils Olson, DDS. Olson provides an in-depth analysis of how accreditation cases are judged. This webinar is especially helpful for members working toward accredita- tion. CT AACD free webinars focus on accreditation Family member testimonial