ACD NEWS SPRING 2022
vol. 51 | no.1
American College of Dentists
ACD 2022 Annual Meeting & Convocation Big and Bright in Houston, Texas!
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his year will see a highly anticipated return to an in-person Annual Meeting and Convocation. Although the Lonestar State in 2022 is a long way from our first meeting in Boston in 1920, it is our founding principle that continues to guide our work:
“To elevate the standards of dentistry, to encourage graduate study, and to grant Fellowship to those who have done meritorious work.” Highlighting the event will be the induction of over 300 new Fellows. Each year the College welcomes the best and brightest into our midst and we warmly welcome our newest members as they join us in our mission and become part of our collective legacy. We are also looking forward to a robust continuing education program with the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists providing an additional session to our Fellows. The Fellows
In this Issue President’s Forum
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Executive Director’s Corner
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Board of Regents Spring Meeting Highlights
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2022 Awardees Announced Regent’s Reflection
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The ACD and Social Media: Beyond 14-16 News of Fellows and Sections
17-22
News from the Office
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Student Professionalism and Ethics Association Spotlight
19
Update from the American Society for Dental Ethics
23
Forum and the Keynote Presentation will feature panel discussions centered on the ACD study report, Ethics: A New Professionalism, and the Oral Health in America 2020 report, respectively. The highlight of our time together is always the Gala—this year’s theme is “Denim and Diamonds,” and will be a memorable way to celebrate our new Fellows and renew old friendships. Plan to dance the night away to an award-winning music ensemble! Please join us Wednesday, October 12 and Thursday, October 13 at the Hilton Americas in Houston! Registration will open on or around June 1, with updates posted at acd.org. For those attending, thank you for taking advantage of the opportunity to register for the ADA’s SmileCon and including activities from their meeting in your planning. The American College of Dentists is a meeting affiliate of the American Dental Association.
Toward a More Inclusive Approach to Fellowship At their Spring 2022 meeting, the Board of Regents unanimously decided that beginning with nominations for the 2023 Fellowship class, while continuing to encourage ADA membership, the College will also accept membership in other equivalent national dental organizations as evidence of devotion to the profession. As an inclusive policy to support the College’s mission, we welcome nominations to Fellowship for any members of our profession who have exhibited the highest standards of excellence and clear contributions to the profession through demonstrated leadership. By taking this approach, the College greatly expands and enriches its ability to exemplify our mission to advance excellence, ethics, professionalism, and leadership in dentistry.