Sessions and workshops begin Wednesday, April 22, but the conference will be kicking off that evening with the “Twinkle Twinkle Dental Stars” Welcome Reception, held on the Rosen Shingle Creek Terrace. The Welcome Reception offers dental professionals the chance to reconnect with friends, network, and enjoy a variety of thoughtful food options, activities, and dancing. Entertainment will include a glowing arcade featuring games such as LED giant Jenga, Puttskee and foosball, as well as glow jugglers, a photobooth, and music by DJ Robert Michaels.
After a full day of workshops and sessions on Thursday, attendees gather with exhibitors and colleagues for drinks and appetizers during the Exhibit Hall Social. Thursday evening’s main event, a fundraiser for the charitable arm of AACD, Give Back a Smile (GBAS), takes place at 7:30 pm at Topgolf. Attendees are welcomed to food and unlimited golf in climate-controlled hitting bays while rubbing elbows with colleagues and 200 of the AACD Charitable Foundation’s Give Back a Smile program’s top supporters. The mission of GBAS is to rebuild the smiles and lives of adults who have suffered dental injuries from domestic and sexual violence.
Another full day of hands-on educational sessions, Friday culminates with one more chance to socialize in the exhibit hall with exhibitors and colleagues. Attendees won’t want to miss the Give Back a Smile Fundraiser Wine Pull & Silent Auction, ending at 7:00 pm Friday night.
The conference concludes on Saturday with the Celebration of Excellence, a night of fine dining and dancing. This gala event is the AACD community’s opportunity to recognize and appreciate the accomplishments of outstanding individuals, including newly Accredited Members, Accredited Fellows, and Evy Award recipients. This ticketed formal event, inspired this year by the theme “Havana Nights,” is black-tie optional.
AACD 2020 Orlando, April 22-25, offers educational opportunities for every skill level and is designed to support dental professionals in reaching their personal and professional goals. For more information or to register for the 36th Annual AACD Scientific Session, visit www.aacdconference.com.
About the AACD
The AACD is the world’s largest non-profit member organization dedicated to advancing excellence in comprehensive oral care, combining art and science to optimally improve dental health, esthetics, and function. Comprised of more than 5,000 cosmetic dental professionals in 70 countries worldwide, the AACD fulfills its mission by offering superior educational opportunities, promoting and supporting the respected Accreditation and Fellowship credentials, serving as a user-friendly and inviting forum for the creative exchange of knowledge and ideas, and providing accurate and useful information to the public and the profession.
