The FACD Smile Gallery Competition has a new name! Starting in 2009, the friendly competition between our members will be known as the FACD Smile Showdown Competition.

The Smile Showdown takes place each year at the FACD Annual Scientific Session & Trade Show. The competition is open to all FACD members, and determines the best of the best in clinic cosmetic dentistry.

The cosmetic case should show noticeable cosmetic improvement. This will showcase our member dentists and laboratories cosmetics skills and talents. Any FACD member dentist or technician may submit as many cases as they wish. (Current FACD board members are not allowed to participate.)

The FACD Smile Gallery Competition is not intended to judge participants' work in regards to any accreditation or certification program, and does not reflect requirements for achieving any such certificate or designation.

A panel of judges selects cases for the top three entries in five catagories. The catagories are:

• Category 1: Two or more direct veneers
• Category 2: Four or more indirect veneers
• Category 3: Anterior single tooth replacement (implant or bridge)
• Category 4: Direct posterior composite (note: this category requires additional photo submissions)
• Category 5: One or more anterior direct resin (diastama or Class IV)

Each cases is graded based upon: quality photography; reasonable occlusal considerations; sound smile design principles and tissue management; material selection and usage and post-op management. The top three cases from each category are showcased on the www.FlaCosmeticDentistry.org website, and press releases are issued to participants.

Additionally, attendees of the FACD Annual Scientific Session & Trade Show select one case to be the overall winner for the Members Choice Award. The FACD Members Choice Award winner has the privilege of taking home the Members Choice Trophy to display in their practice or laboratory for the next year.

2009 FACD Smile Showdown Winners

2008 FACD Smile Gallery Winners

2007 FACD Smile Gallery Winners

2006 FACD Smile Gallery Winners

Click here for the full 2009 FACD Smile Showdown Competition guidelines.