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The ACD was founded by dental leaders to elevate the standards of dentistry Our members have exemplified excellence through outstanding leadership and contributions to dentistry and society. More about us

A Message from ACD President Dr. Leo Rouse

A message to the ACD Family,

It has been a year since we began entering coronavirus-related lockdowns. To say that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the world would be an understatement. The pandemic has changed how we work, learn, and interact as social distancing guidelines have led to a more virtual existence, both personally and professionally. To be sure, 2020 was a challenging year. Sadly, more than 26,000,000 Americans have contracted the virus and more than 500,000 have perished.

As the infection rates show signs of slowing in many areas of the country, and as rates of vaccination are increasing, we look forward to a normalizing of our lives and livelihoods. The coronavirus pandemic has exerted enormous pressure on society and forced a host of changes to how we live and work. But through it all, the American College of Dentists has continued its mission to advance excellence, ethics, professionalism, and leadership in dentistry. For this reason and so many more, I would like to personally thank each of you for your disciplined and deliberate efforts to engage in this time of great uncertainty.

Without a doubt, we are all officially “ZOOM” qualified!  Society’s reliance on technology has dramatically increased during the COVID‐19 pandemic and these social and organizational changes will likely persist long after the current crisis abates. But no virtual platform can or should replace the “in-person” experience.

The pandemic’s course over the next year will depend greatly on the deployment of the vaccines, and on how long the immune system stays protected after vaccination or recovery from infection. While acknowledging this reality, it is our fervent hope that we can meet in a safe, congregate setting this fall as we welcome the next cohort of Fellows into the College. We will regularly update you as to the status of the 2021 Annual Meeting and Convocation, and all planning will be centered on providing a Fellows-centered and Fellows-safe experience for our ACD Family.

In the meantime, stay well and stay engaged.

Leo E. Rouse, DDS, FACD

President, The American College of Dentists

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