About ACE Dental Resource
ACE Dental Resource is an educational website created to help patients and the public better understand dentistry, oral health, dental procedures, treatment options, and the questions that often arise before visiting a dentist.
Our goal is to make dental information easier to understand. Dental terminology and treatment plans can sometimes feel complicated, particularly when a procedure involves several stages or alternatives. Clear educational information can help patients prepare for conversations with their dental professionals and ask better-informed questions.
ACE Dental Resource covers a broad range of dental topics, including cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, oral hygiene, dental technology, dental implants, dentures, teeth whitening, dental insurance, treatment costs, and frequently asked questions.
The website also contains selected historical material from earlier ACE programs and publications. Where information is historical, we aim to make that context clear rather than presenting older material as current clinical guidance.
How We Approach Dental Information
ACE Dental Resource is intended to provide educational information, not to diagnose individual patients or recommend a particular treatment for a specific person.
Our dental content is developed with an emphasis on:
- Clear explanations that patients can understand
- Current and credible dental and medical sources
- Peer-reviewed research where appropriate
- Information from recognized dental and health organizations
- Clear distinctions between established evidence, clinical considerations, and areas where treatment decisions depend on the individual patient
- Updating older information when reliable evidence or clinical guidance has changed
Readers should discuss their individual dental condition, diagnosis, treatment options, risks, and expected results with a qualified dental professional.
Our Authors and Dental Reviewers
Dr. Mike Maroon
ACE Dental Resource was originally founded by Dr. Mike Maroon. His vision was to create a dental education resource that could help patients better understand dental health and treatment.
The site’s history is closely connected with the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics (ACE), a community focused on education, professional development, and the exchange of information within dentistry.
Rustin Savarese
Rustin Savarese played an important role in the development and growth of ACE Dental Resource and its broader educational efforts.
Dr. Walter Kostrzewski, DMD
Dr. Walter Kostrzewski has served as a dental reviewer for ACE Dental Resource. He is a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) with more than two decades of experience in dentistry.
His role is to help evaluate dental content for clinical accuracy and relevance. Individual articles may have different authors, contributors, and review histories, so the author and reviewer information shown on an article should be used to identify the people responsible for that specific piece of content.
ACE’s Mission
The Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics (ACE) is a community of dental professionals focused on education, professional development, collaboration, and the exchange of information that can contribute to better patient care.
ACE has historically supported education, mentoring, professional relationships, and the sharing of knowledge among dental professionals.
ACE’s Vision
ACE’s vision has been to support comprehensive esthetic dental education for both dental professionals and the public.
Through continuing education, professional collaboration, and the sharing of clinical knowledge, ACE has sought to encourage ongoing learning and clinical excellence in dentistry.
Our Goals
ACE Dental Resource aims to connect the public with useful dental information while supporting the broader educational goals of the dental community.
For patients, this means providing understandable information that can help them learn about dental conditions, procedures, treatment alternatives, costs, and questions to discuss with their dentist.
For dental professionals and other members of the dental community, the broader ACE mission has included education, professional development, mentoring, and the exchange of information.
Historical ACE Programs
ACE Dental Resource also preserves selected historical material from programs and initiatives associated with ACE.
One example is A Soldier’s Smile, a program that is now closed but remains part of the site’s historical record. These pages are retained for readers interested in the program’s history and the dental cases and information associated with it.
Historical pages should be understood in the context of when they were originally created. Information about current dental treatment should be evaluated against current professional guidance and evidence.
Corrections and Feedback
Dental information changes over time, and older webpages can sometimes contain information that needs clarification or updating.
If you notice an inaccurate statement, outdated information, broken link, citation problem, or another issue with an ACE Dental Resource page, please contact us and provide the page URL and the relevant information.
We welcome specific, evidence-based corrections that can help improve the accuracy and usefulness of the site.
Important Information for Readers
ACE Dental Resource provides general educational information about dentistry and oral health. It is not a substitute for an examination, diagnosis, or individualized advice from a qualified dental professional.
Dental conditions and treatment decisions vary from person to person. Information about a procedure, treatment option, cost, or expected result should therefore be discussed with a qualified dentist who can evaluate the individual patient’s needs.
Contact ACE Dental Resource
For questions about the website, corrections, content, or other inquiries, please visit our Contact Us page.
ACE Dental Resource is committed to providing useful, understandable, and responsibly presented dental information for patients, families, and the wider dental community.