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American Society for Dental Aesthetics

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Abbreviation
  
ASDA

Type
  
Professional Society

President
  
Dr. Irwin Smigel

Formation
  
1977

Headquarters
  
New York, NY, USA

Website
  
www.asdatoday.org

The American Society for Dental Aesthetics (ASDA) was founded in 1977 by current President, Dr. Irwin Smigel. The ASDA is an international nonprofit organization whose aim is to increase awareness of dental aesthetics and treatment options and thereby enhance the quality of patient care in dentistry.

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Events

The ASDA organization annually presents a multi-day educational conference in a chosen US city. The conference consists of lectures and participation workshops taught by cosmetic dentists and educators to further the organizations educational goal.

Membership

The following requirements must be met to become an ASDA member:

  • A minimum of five years in dental practice, or postgraduate training of two years in an approved program.
  • Attendance to at least two ASDA sponsored continuing dental education seminars.
  • Nomination by a member accompanied by two letters of recommendation by Society members.
  • Presentation of five (5) cases illustrating the concepts of aesthetic dentistry.
  • Nominees must complete an application form affixed with a copy of their curriculum vitae.
  • A requirement for continued membership is attendance of at least one ASDA continuing education dental meeting every other year.

    • References

    American Society for Dental Aesthetics Wikipedia
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