Dr. Hugh Flax Elected to Board of Directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Hugh Flax of Atlanta, GA, has been elected to a second term on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). The election took place at the organization’s 22nd Annual Scientific Session, held in San Diego, CA on May 16, 2006.
“I am honored to serve again on the Board of Directors of the AACD. This is the premier organization for advancing excellence in cosmetic dentistry, and I am excited to help lead the profession into the future,” commented Dr. Flax.
The AACD Board of Directors is comprised of 15 elected officials from varying cosmetic dental backgrounds. Its chief responsibilities include: supervising the direction of the AACD, determining its policies, and maintaining the AACD standard of excellence throughout all aspects of the organization.
Dr. Flax received his DDS degree from Emory University in 1983 following undergraduate Phi Beta Kappa honors. He is a member of the American Dental Association, American General Dentistry, American Laser Dentistry and the L.D. Pankey Alumni Association. In addition, he is a Fellow of the International Academy of Dentofacial Esthetics and an Accredited member of the AACD.
The AACD is the world’s largest international dental organization dedicated to advancing excellence in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry and encouraging the highest standards of ethical conduct and responsible patient care. Founded in 1984, the AACD has over 7,600 members in over 60 countries and is the world’s pre-eminent resource for cosmetic dentistry education and information. For more information regarding the AACD, please visit www.aacd.com.
