Press Release;

The skills gap in cosmetic dentistry
17.08.2004

Dr Tim Bradstock-Smith
British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Over the past five years cosmetic dentists in the UK have seen an explosion in demand and ever more discerning patients. Finding education in cosmetic dentistry in the UK seriously lacking, over 100 UK dentists have joined the AACD and travel regularly to the US to get up to date and close the skills gap.....

The AACD mission: The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is dedicated to advancing the art and science of cosmetic dentistry and encouraging the highest standards of ethical conduct and responsible patient care among cosmetic dentists.....

The AACD fulfills its mission by: offering superior educational opportunities; promoting and supporting a respected Accreditation credential; 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.

The BACD: Whilst the UK membership of the AACD has been growing steadily for years, travelling to the US to attend their annual scientific session is a huge commitment beyond the reach of many UK dentists. So towards the end of last year the AACD made an approach to its British members regarding the formation of an affiliated group in the UK. Sixty of these dentists answered the call and met to back the foundation of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD).