American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), founded in December 1984 by Jack Kammer and Jeff Morley of San Francisco,^[1] is a cosmetic dental organization.^[2][3] The academy has been surveying "American patients regarding esthetic dentistry and their personal preferences" since its inception.^[4]

By 2001, the academy had members from 40 different countries.^[5] Between 2000 and 2007, membership in the organization grew by 70%.^[6]

Executives

Presidents of the academy serve one-year terms. Ken Glick of Toronto, Canada, served as the president in 1998.^[7] Mike Malone was elected vice president in 2001 and "will automatically ascend to President in two years."^[5] Wynn Okuda was the 'president elect' in late 2002.^[8] Laura Kelly of California became the academy's first female president in 2007.^[9] Kelly was followed in 2008 by Mickey Bernstein of Tennessee.^[10]

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s Charitable Foundation

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's Charitable Foundation (AACDCF) maintains three programs: Give Back A Smile,^[11] the Give Back A Smile Whitening Program,^[12] and the Disaster Relief Fund.^{[13][better source needed]}