Why join the NZACD?
Membership of the NZACD offers professional collaboration with dentists who are driven by quality, a quest for selfimprovement and knowledge that is supported by science.
Join a network of colleagues who will raise the bar and share your enthusiasm for multi-disciplinary, leading edge dentistry founded on the aims of its parent organisation – The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry – the world’s largest organisation devoted to cosmetic dental excellence.
NZACD Members have indicated that one of the most important things to them about their membership is:
- The opportunity to interact and a network that is offered through local study group meetings throughout New Zealand.
Auckland has four Tuesday meetings every year, Wellington and the South Island have two meetings. These study group meetings are complimentary to all members. The Academy executive committee is available to provide a mentoring role to assist with the operation of these groups.
- The NZACD run a series of lectures and hands on courses in a wide range of topics related to Cosmetic Dentistry. All courses qualify for verifiable continuing education hours and credits, not to mention making you a better dentist or ceramist. Academy members qualify for discounts to attend.
- NZACD Members also receive discounts to other continuing education courses that may be available and the annual savings amount to more than the annual membership fee.
Networking
The NZACD has open dialogue between study groups throughout New Zealand and international support through its affiliate organisations, namely the AACD, IFED, ESED and BACD. This gives us contacts with other motivated dentists with a special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry in 57 countries worldwide.
NZACD International Symposium
You are enjoying the benefits of learning from world class, independent international speakers. The NZACD aims to continue to present speakers who are independent of supply companies. We aim to bring international speakers here for a multi-day programme on a biennial basis. In selecting our speakers we recognise the importance of cohesion between all members of the dental team, dentists, ceramists, and auxiliary staff. Academy members qualify for a 20% discount.
Newsletters
Newsletters are produced quarterly and aim at providing our members with an independent viewpoint on issues facing them in Cosmetic Dentistry.
Website
The website www.nzacd.co.nz has both public and member sections – the public section serves to promote cosmetic dentistry. We are proud to be able to activate your access to the “Members Only” section.
Multimedia Library
The NZACD has a collection of Cosmetic Dental related educational material on DVD available for hire. We provide members with a membership certificate plus a sticker which can be affixed to the inner surface of any glass window or door in your practice, to further publicise your commitment to Cosmetic Dentistry.
Business Partnerships
The Academy encourages you and your colleagues to join us as the larger our membership, the more benefits we are able to provide to you. Currently, projects that will benefit you as a member include access to BNZ’s world-class Partners Centres, access to BNZ’s educational Growth Programmes, the opportunity to meet one-on-one with BNZ’s specialist Business Partners at your convenience and a telecommunications deal with CallPlus
www.growthprogrammes.co.nz
http://www.bnz.co.nz/business-banking/your-industry/medical
6 of the Best Lecture Photo Highlights (November 4, 2011: Crowne Plaza Auckland)
Figure 1. Dr. Simon Brown lecturing on preparation design.
Figure 2. Dr. Richard Ellis lecturing on Endodontic predictability pre-and-post-restoratively.
Figure 3: Dr. Susannah Miller, Dr. Johay Amith, sponsors and delegates intermingling at morning tea.
Figure 4. Aluro's Mark O'Brien interacting with delegates
Figure 5. Hair guru Paul Serville speaks about effective marketing strategies paralleling hairdressing and dentistry.
Figure 6. Administrator Robyn Bowie with Ivoclar's Nick Williams and Emma Coupe
Figure 7. Ivoclar's in the house!
Figure 8. Stalking Dr. Gordon Whiteacre at lunch. Location: Aria Restaurant and Bar, Crowne Plaza Auckland
Figure 9. Dr. Loyola Correa at lunch with delegates.
Figure 10. James Henare from Lexus of Auckland City showing off the new CT200h with exceptionally low fuel consumption.
Figure 11. Masterchef Nadia Lim. "Have three colours on your plate at every meal." "Yes Ma'am."
Figure 12. Oh yes, a VERY happy birthday to you Dr. Lovrich.
Figure 13. Congratulations to Dr. Sheng-Hao Wang for winning tuition to Buddy Mopper March 2012! See you all there!!