A Message from Dr. Joel Berg and Dr. Cary E. Goldstein

My term as President for the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry has sadly come to an end. I'm honored to have been able to serve you in this role, to learn and grow in my profession alongside all of you, and to experience the annual meeting in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, Banff. I'm incredibly pleased with the outcome of the 44th Annual Meeting. Everything, from the educational sessions to mingling with you at the social events to the stunning scenery, had me leaving Canada with a renewed passion for dentistry, and I sincerely hope it did the same for all who attended.

I'd like to personally thank our 2019 Annual Meeting Sponsors for their support and involvement with the Academy. A special thanks is also owed to our Annual Meeting Committee for their hard work on this event over the past year: Program Chair Stephen J. Chu, DMD, MSD, CDT; Local Arrangements Chair and Corporate Relations Chair Jeff Brucia, DDS; Audio Visual Chair Frank Higginbottom, DDS; and Silent Auction Chair, Todd Schoenbaum, DDS. Their commitment and dedication played a large role in the success of the meeting.

If you haven't already, I encourage those who were able to join us in Banff to head to the Academy's Facebook page to look through the three days of conference photos. If you were unable to attend the 44th Annual Meeting or simply would like to relive the presentations, we encourage you to order the meeting recordings to ensure you don’t miss any information. 

I consider this experience serving as your President an honor and a highlight of my professional career. I now leave you in capable hands with Dr. Cary E. Goldstein, DMD and look forward to seeing the Academy further grow under his direction.

Joel Berg, DDS, MS
AAED Immediate Past President

Another successful AAED meeting! The setting of Banff was spectacular and we had terrific weather. The hiking, biking, horseback, river rafting, golf, cuisine and everything else we experienced there surpassed our expectations. Joel Berg, you chose an awesome location and we all thank you. Steven Chu, the scientific session was as always - mind-opening, intellectual and stimulating. Naturally, the amazing MCI Chicago staff team led by Joseph Jackson, CAE ensured everything went off perfectly. A big thank you to all!

At the meeting, 13 new Associate Members were elected to membership in AAED and one previous Associate Member was approved for the upgrade to Fellow status. Let’s extend a warm welcome and congratulations to:

As we do each year, we lose one valuable board member and gain a new one to help steer the Academy. Jacinthe Paquette moves over to the esteemed Past President roster after giving
AAED so many years of advice and forward-thinking leadership. Brian LeSage joins as a board member who plans to grow membership with millennials and continue the rich tradition of excellence, education, integrity and ethics of the Academy. Joel Berg started several new task force working groups that have instituted new speaker disclosure statements, enhanced our digital poster experience, looked for new ways to support our academic members, and begun the process of investigating the potential to introduce corporate workshops at future annual meetings. I’m excited to see what this next year has in store for the Academy. 

The success of our 44th Annual Meeting has given me new energy and already has me looking ahead to our meeting next year. Mark your calendars now for our 45th Annual Meeting, August 6-8, 2020, at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, Nassau, Bahamas. The meeting's theme, "20/20 Esthetic Vision," will be explored through a number of presentations led by experts in the field.

I’m especially excited about the location of the meeting as it will be held at the idyllic Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. This incredible resort has something to offer everybody including snorkeling, sailing, nightlife, unbelievable cuisine and much more. Afternoons will be open for time around the pool or on the beach with family and friends. Registration and hotel reservations for the 45th Annual Meeting will open mid-September for members, and we will extend invitations to your invited guests in November.

Thank you for the privilege of allowing me to serve as your President. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions or ideas on how I can best serve you and our profession throughout the coming year.