ACD NEWS SUMMER 2024
vol. 53 | no.2
American College of Dentists
Opportunity Abounds “ A century of progress leads us into a century of opportunity and opportunities do not come without responsibilities.” – A.W. Bryan, ACD President 1940
M
uch has changed since these words were spoken at the annual meeting in 1939, on the eve of World War II. The universal remains, though, that progress creates opportunity and opportunity comes with responsibility.
The College is poised to strengthen current programs and create new ones through the implementation of a new strategic plan, the first in over 20 years. Opportunities for strengthening our reputation as the vanguard in dental ethics, professionalism, and leadership are here, and with those opportunities comes the responsibility of extending them to others through our outreach to other organizations, our work with SPEA, and by nominating exceptional colleagues for Fellowship. Maintaining first-in-class programs, and growing them as new opportunities present themselves, also takes continuous investment of our time and treasure. It’s a wonderful time to be a Fellow—opportunity abounds!
Welcome to New Orleans!
In this Issue President’s Forum
2
Dates to Remember
4
From the Executive Director
5
ACD Foundation: Opportunity to do More
6
Fellowship-Wide Vote
8
2024 ACD Annual Meeting and Convocation
9
Regency 2 Roundup
15
News of Fellows and Sections
16
ASDE Report
18
SPEA Update
18
ACD Gallery
19
Bulletin
20
Dear ACD Colleagues,
Kristi Soileau Regent, Regency 6
It is a pleasure for me to welcome you to my home, New Orleans, for the 2024 ACD Annual Meeting and Convocation! Our beloved organization has met almost every year for more than a century, with only World Wars and a global pandemic pausing our annual gathering.
New Orleanians, having celebrated the City’s Tricentennial only a few years back, have an ardent passion for its rich history, array of cultures, and the superb culinary treasures found within. There are many classic restaurants, with one being the oldest continuous, family-operated restaurant in the Country (Antoine’s), and there are new restaurants opening every week it seems, with their own twist or flare, designed to emulate the woven fabric of culture in the City. There is something for everyone—from music of every genre to streetcars that escort you through some of the most beautiful streets in New Orleans, to museums and antiquing. October is considered by many to be the best month to visit the Big Easy, and the Louisiana Section cannot wait to greet you!