Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA, is an esteemed national and international speaker, published author, and practicing dental assistant with over 34 years of experience. She has written more than 200 articles on clinical applications and has educated thousands of dental assistants across the United States and Canada. Dedicated to advancing the profession, Shannon pioneered the first hands-on virtual training program for dental assistants, accessible globally to both new and seasoned professionals seeking to enhance their skills.As the owner of The Whitening Shop in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Shannon has successfully treated over 4,200 whitening patients, with more than 70% referred by other dentists. She also owns Teeth Obsessed, a store dedicated to dental professionals who share her passion for all things teeth.Shannon’s contributions extend to teaching at renowned institutions such as the Nash Institute, Dawson Academy, and Spear Education, where she leads both lecture-based and hands-on programs. Additionally, she writes a column for Dental Product Report, focusing on team evaluations of dental products and materials.Her exceptional career is highlighted by numerous awards and accolades
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About the Evy

Oscar? Oscar who? At the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, excellence is recognized with the Celebration of Excellence award, more commonly known as the Evy. The Evy moniker and the statuette’s design both have significance founded in the history of the Academy and in the fundamentals of cosmetic dentistry.

To bring you up to speed, here are ten little known but important facts about the Evy :
  • The Evy statuette was designed and sculpted by the late Dr. Jeffrey Golub-Evans who, in addition to being an AACD member and past President, was an award-winning artist.
  • Evans drew inspiration for his design from classical mythology, but ultimately selected a female form in the Art Deco style. According to Evans, “The AACD has moved from the age of ‘traditional’ dentistry into what I think of as the ‘Design Era’ —the stylistic, modern age of dentistry. The Art Deco era represented a high point in modern style, in elegance, and in beauty; and our cosmetic dentistry is also elegant, functional and decorative.” Dr. Jeffrey Golub-Evans crafting the Evy