Associate Faculty Member Dr. Zachary S. Sisler Achieves AACD Accreditation

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. December 22, 2020 – The Dawson Academy celebrates Associate Faculty member Dr. Zachary S. Sisler for his recent achievement in becoming an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Dr. Sisler is joining an elite group of dental professionals who have successfully completed the lengthy Accreditation process and is one of 417 worldwide to achieve this status of cosmetic dentistry thus far.

Dr. Sisler is the second Faculty member at The Dawson Academy to achieve this prestigious honor alongside Senior Faculty member and mentor Dr. Scott Finlay. Dr. Sisler graduated from WVU School of Dentistry earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree and owns and operates a practice dedicated to smile design in Shippensburg, PA.

Zachary S. Sisler, DDS, AAACD is known for stunning functionally esthetic cases, excellence in case photography, and remarkable practice management and marketing.

“For me, there was an undeniable passion to take Dr. Dawson’s time-tested principles and push them to the limits in the field of esthetic dentistry. I was drawn to the challenge of establishing the harmonious balance of functional stability and effortless esthetics. As an avenue to push my own limits, I thought there would be no better way than to pursue accreditation within the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry,” Dr. Sisler said.

A before and after case utilizing porcelain veneers performed by Dr. Sisler.

Dr. Sisler attended lectures and hands-on courses at The Dawson Academy and learned how to properly and predictably restore complex cases – not only from a functional standpoint but cosmetic as well. Dr. Sisler was asked to become an Associate Faculty Member of the Dawson Academy in 2018 and dedicates time to teaching dental professionals the concepts of Complete Dentistry. He’s also very engaged with the dental community on Instagram and dedicates his work to educating, inspiring, and supporting his patients and fellow practitioners.

Dr. Sisler has a strong passion for dentistry and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects, particularly cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Sisler holds memberships with the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, the Harrisburg Area Dental Society, the American Equilibration Society, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Read his full bio here.

A before and after case utilizing crown lengthening and porcelain veneers performed by Dr. Sisler.

“This accreditation process is designed to push your abilities to their limits and beyond in order to grow as a clinician. As a Faculty member at The Dawson Academy, my hope is to help our students sharpen their eyes and expand their horizons to what’s possible for Dr. Dawson’s principles and esthetic dentistry – ultimately learning that the old adage still applies...form follows function,” Dr. Sisler expressed.

About The Dawson Academy

For over 40 years, The Dawson Academy has remained committed to its original mission – to benefit patients and advance dentistry by creating a community of learned professionals who explore possibilities and share knowledge and experiences. Founder Dr. Peter E. Dawson assembled an interdisciplinary faculty comprised of leading practitioners who offer relevant, engaging instruction to dental professionals. The Dawson Academy instructors are practicing dentists, technicians, assistants, and hygienists who have implemented the Dawson teachings into their own practices and bring real-world solutions back to the classroom.