Knight Dental Group, CDL, DAMAS is extremely proud to announce that Lonnie Lee, CDT, has earned the distinguished designation of Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Lee joins only 342 dental professionals worldwide who have achieved this prestigious honor, of which fewer than 40 are dental technicians. Mr. Lee reached this achievement after completing a rigorous credentialing process including a written examination, oral examination, and the submission of clinical cases for peer-reviewed evaluation.
"We are extremely proud of Lonnie and his commitment and perseverance in successfully achieving the rank of AACD Accredited Member," said Barbara Wojdan, CDT, AAACD, president of Knight Dental Group. "This process has placed him among the most forward-thinking and talented dental technicians in the world, and I believe that our clients and their patients will only benefit from his high degree of knowledge, focus and experience. We are truly excited to now have two members of our management team reach this milestone"!
The AACD accreditation process serves to set standards for excellence in cosmetic dentistry. Achieving accredited status from the AACD requires dedication to continuing education, careful adherence to the protocols, and a resolve to produce exceptional dentistry.
"We are honored to welcome Mr. Lee to the ranks of AACD Accredited members," said Dr. Nils Olson, chairperson for AACD Accreditation. "Accredited dentists and laboratory technicians are the most passionate and committed practitioners. Those who have achieved Accreditation have improved their skills, acquired new techniques, and can provide their patients with better care and services. They understand that a smile is more than just an anatomical part, it's an expression of who their patients are."
He will join 11 other newly-Accredited dental professionals on stage to receive their recognition and award at the 28th Annual AACD Scientific Session held May 2-5, 2012, in Washington, DC.
About Lonnie Lee, CDT, AAACD
Mr. Lee is a dedicated ceramist-artisan and multi-dimensional technologist widely renowned for his passion and ability to organize and present multiple aspects of technical and clinical dentistry utilizing proven, evidence-based principles and methodology. He is considered among the most influential behind-the-scenes leaders and innovators in international dental circles and continues to develop and maintain a vast network of professional affiliations, associations and communications resources that include many of the most highly respected research, manufacturing, education and publication concerns from around the world.
His diverse, successful background in materials R&D, communications, education, business development and professional relations helped to provide dynamic thought-to-action strategies for many of the esthetics-based material and application formats in use today. Lonnie serves as Vice President of Professional Relations at Knight Dental Group in Oldsmar, FL, were he remains a prime influence for essential dental team relations and orientation, as well as the related coordination of advanced diagnostic and functional esthetic process learning and application methods at KDG's nationally acclaimed Comprehensive Aesthetic Center.
About the AACD
The AACD is the world's largest non-profit member organization dedicated to advancing excellence in comprehensive oral care that combines art and science to optimally improve dental health, esthetics, and function. Comprised of more than 6,300 cosmetic dental professionals in 70 countries worldwide, the AACD fulfills its mission by offering superior educational opportunities, promoting and supporting a respected Accreditation credential, serving as a user-friendly and inviting forum for the creative exchange of knowledge and ideas, and providing accurate and useful information to the public and the profession.
For more information, please call:
Knight Dental Group: (800) 359-2043
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: (800) 543-9220
