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THE 2025 PROGRAM IS FULL
OUR NEXT STUDY CLUB WILL BEGIN IN 2026
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Whether you’re a new dentist, a lab tech, recent grad, dental student, or you're just looking for a broader cosmetic perspective, this 12-month masterclass puts you in touch with your peers and a coach who can guide you through the core foundational curriculum. This flexible format study club was created for anyone interested in taking their dentistry to the next level, connecting with dental peers, and gaining core strength with the advice of an AACD Accredited Coach.
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Join the Study Club Members are Raving About!
"The ESS has provided an excellent kickstart for me to grasp the AACD Accreditation process. Its diverse array of pertinent topics presented by various doctors has proven invaluable. I wholeheartedly recommend this study club to anyone interested in delving deeper into Accreditation or simply seeking to enhance their clinical skills.” -KT Dao, DDS
Flexible Format Study Club Benefits:
What's In It For Me?
- Small study club groups led by an AACD Accredited Coach let you build community with your peers
- Live workouts presented by elite experts on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm CT
- Access to an AACD Accredited Coach, a discussion forum, and an email list of your peers
- In-person meeting every year at the Annual AACD Scientific Session
- Earn up to 12 CE credits
- Join from anywhere, no commute required
How does the study club work?
This flexible format study club is a year-long program for AACD members that covers core and foundational topics in cosmetic dentistry. The study club is open to all members, anywhere! Online workouts led by industry experts (webinar format) are mixed with on-demand workouts on your own time, pre-recorded and curated for study club discussion within your coaching group. During this year-long experience, a private Esthetic Skills Studio email group will facilitate meaningful interactions of multiple coaching groups between sessions.
Who should join?
Anyone interested in acquiring the core foundational knowledge required to become a world-class esthetic dentist or lab technician. (You must be an AACD member to join.) Dental students and recent graduates are welcome.
What is the investment?
Invest in your personal and professional development for just $1,495 for the year.
2026 Curriculum
January
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February
Wednesday, Feb 4@ 7 PM CT
ORIENTATION
Wednesday, Feb 11 @ 7 PM CT
Diagnosing and Treatment-Planning Worn Dentition
with Andrea Shepperson, BDS
March
Wednesday, Mar 11 @ 7 PM CT
Airway Health and Facial Esthetics
with Rebecca Bockow, DDS
April
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May
Wednesday, May 13 @ 7 PM CT
Digital Tools to Treatment Plan Cosmetic Cases
with Tony Mennito, DDS
June
Wednesday, June 17 @ 7 PM CT
The Worn Dentition
With Gregg Kinzer, DDS, MSD
July
Wednesday, July 8 @ 7 PM CT
The Constricted Envelope of Function
with Fred Peck, DDS, FAACD
August
Wednesday, Aug 26 @ 7 PM CT
Injection Molding as a Tool
with Ryan Springer, DDS, AAACD
September
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October
Wednesday, Oct 7 @ 7 PM CT
Modern Restorative Dentistry
with Amelia Orta, DMD
November
Wednesday, Nov 11 @ 7 PM CT
Anterior Implant Provisionalization
with Quan Nguyen, DDS, MSD
December
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AACD Dental Dojo Advanced Study Club
The Dental Dojo Advanced Study Club is an intensive mentoring and collaborative community that ensures members who are interested in the Accreditation process—or who simply want to advance their dental knowledge and clinical skills—will have the full support they need to succeed while obtaining top-notch education and guidance from Accredited AACD Examiner Mentors and esthetic experts.
What's Included in my Dojo Membership?
- A year-long curriculum designed specifically for advanced cosmetic education and CE credit
- A private email group where mentors and Dojo participants exchange ideas, tips, and discuss cases
- Dojo LIVE meetings with Accredited experts and educators, explore Accreditation Case Types and a variety of other applicable topics
- Self-study lectures to improve your esthetics on your own schedule
- Recognition at the Annual AACD Scientific Session to end your year-long commitment to education.
Don't miss this opportunity to work side-by-side with esthetic experts and your peers!
Your investment for this year-long program is $3,495 and an installment plan is available.
2025 Curriculum
January
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February
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March
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April
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May
ORIENTATION
May 6
Dojo Rising, Accreditation Intensified
with Sal Lotardo, DDS, FAACD
June
June 18
Dojo Live: Class IV Composites: Layering Techniques for Predictablity & Success
with Dennis Hartlieb, DDS, AAACD
July
July 15
Dojo Live: Photography Essentials for Accreditation
with Zach Sisler, DDS, AAACD
August
August 5
Dojo Live: Show Time: Live Interactive Case Studies Starring your Cases, Live Case Review
with Examinier Pack
September
September 9
Dojo Live: Simplifying the Complex in Composite Artistry
with Amanda Seay, DDS, FAACD
October
October 23
Dojo Live: Ace Your Case Type 1, Q&A
with John Weston, DDS, FAACD
November
November 18
Dojo Live: The Digital Road to Accreditation Success
with Diana Tadros, DDS, AAACD
December
December 16
Dojo Live: Restorative Driven Orthodontics, Live
with Salvortore Lotardom DDS, FAACD
2026 Curriculum
January
January 13
Dojo Live – Lab Communication
with Sam Alawie, MDT
February
February 17
Dojo Live:
with Nelson Rego, CDT, AAACD
March
March 23
Dojo Live:
with Marshall Hanson DDS, FAACD
April
Meet your Dojo peers at
AACD 2026 Aventura
May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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