02/23/2026
Fourteen years.
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Every time I walk into the AARD meeting, I’m reminded why I fell in love with dentistry in the first place.
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The level of thought.
The precision.
The accountability.
The commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way.
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The American Academy of Restorative Dentistry is a room full of clinicians who hold themselves to the highest possible standard. Not for recognition. Not for ego. But for their patients.
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I’ve been fortunate to attend for over 14 years, and I never take that for granted. Each year I leave sharper, more inspired, and more grounded in what excellence truly looks like.
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And none of this journey would be possible without mentorship. Dennis has helped guide me through this path, pushing me to think deeper, work harder, and elevate my standards beyond what I thought was possible. That kind of mentorship changes a career.
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Grateful for the friendships.
Grateful for the learning.
Grateful to be in rooms where excellence is the norm.