Education Connection: AACD: the Power of Side-by-Side Learning

When Laura Kelly, President of LK Dental Studio, attended her first American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) meeting in 1989, she was amazed. "It was the first time I experienced an organization that really embraced technicians, put them on the forefront of cosmetic dentistry and sponsored education aimed at both technicians and dentists. I fell in love with the organization."

Since then Kelly has remained an active member, was honored to be the first technician--and first woman--to be President of the Academy and currently serves on the Board of Directors. In keeping with its inclusive nature, two other laboratory owners and managers also serve on the AACD Board of Directors: Andre Michel, CDT, Owner of Andre's Dental Studio; Andre Theberge, RDT, CDT, Laboratory Manager at Drake Precision Dental Lab; and serving on the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry (ABCD), Dwight Rickert, CDT, Owner of Preferred Dental Ceramics.

Founded in 1984,...