ACCREDITED COSMETIC DENTIST
Dr. Bernie B. Villadiego Earns Accredited Status with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
Dr. Bernie B. Villadiego Earns Accredited Status with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) awards Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Bernie B. Villadiego accredited status for excellence in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry.
About the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Accreditation
Out of the 9000 AACD members, less than 260 dentists in the world have successfully completed the rigorous accreditation testing of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He wanted to prove to himself that he could be part of this very elite group of cosmetic dentists world wide. Achieving this accreditation means his patients are in very capable and experienced hands.
According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, an accredited member “has completed extensive training and education in cosmetic dentistry. In addition, this credentialed dentist or technician has successfully passed a rigorous Accreditation Board Examination and has demonstrated a very high level of technical skill and ability in cosmetic dentistry.”
There are many dentists out there who advertise that they perform cosmetic dentistry
“There are many dentists out there who advertise that they perform cosmetic dentistry, but a lot of them are barely out of school with no experience or unmotivated to learn the new materials and techniques available today,” says Dr. Villadiego. He explained, “There has to be a way the consumer can understand who is capable of
Presently there is no American Dental Association (ADA) recognized specialty in cosmetic dentistry.
In 1984 the AACD was formed by a group of forward-thinking individuals, dedicated to continuing education in the rapidly evolving field of cosmetic dentistry. The AACD developed a credentialing process for cosmetic dentistry, which has become the standard of excellence in the field worldwide. An accreditation process was developed in order to recognize, as well as scrutinize, the work of those who wished to set themselves apart as excellent cosmetic dentists. The consumer can then distinguish those capable of performing complicated cosmetic procedures. For more information about the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, they can be reached at 800-543-9220 or www.aacd.com.
