John W. Simmons, IV, DMD Achieves Accredited Status in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry®
John W. Simmons, IV, DMD, of Snellville, GA has achieved Accredited status in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) – joining 286 dental professionals in the world who have earned this prestigious designation. He is one of only 6 dentists in Georgia and the only dentist in Gwinnett County to have achieved accreditation. Dr. Simmons reached this status through dedication to continuing education, careful adherence to clinical protocol, and by demonstrating excellence in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry.
“I am honored to become an Accredited member of the AACD. Through the challenges of the program, I have learned the keys to providing my patients with exceptional cosmetic dental services,” said John W. Simmons, IV, DMD.
Through the AACD’s Accred-itation program for dentists and dental laboratory technicians, AACD members must undergo a three-part process consisting of a written examination, submission of clinical cases for evaluation and an oral examination. Each candidate must also attend a series of workshops as part of the program. While each part must be completed in sequence, candidates have up to five years to complete the program after successfully completing the written examination. For more information regarding specifics about the AACD’s Accreditation program, please visit www.aacd.com.
John W. Simmons, IV, DMD graduated from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 1982. After serving as a dentist in the U.S. Navy for several years, he returned to metro Atlanta, where he has been in private practice for the last 22 years. Dr. Simmons’ general practice focuses on complex cosmetic restoration, temporomandibular disorders, and occlusal therapy. A graduate of the L.D. Pankey Institute, the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study, and the LSU Esthetic Continuums I and II, he has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education, and is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. In his spare time, Dr. Simmons enjoys spending time with his wife and three teenage daughters, water-skiing on Lake Burton in the North Georgia mountains, rose gardening, and worshiping and serving at his church.
The AACD is the world’s largest non-profit membership organization dedicated to advancing excellence in comprehensive oral care that combines art and science to optimally improve dental health, aesthetics and function. It is made up of over 8,000 cosmetic dental professional in 70 countries around the globe.
John W. Simmons, IV, DMD practices cosmetic dentistry at 2381-B E Main St, in Snellville, GA 30078-3334 and may be contacted by telephone at (770) 985-2437 or via e-mail at john@smilesbysimmons.com.
