Dr. Hugh Flax is internationally known for his leadership in cosmetic dentistry. An accredited member and past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he has lectured and authored in Europe, Japan, Canada, and the US on lasers, smile design, and advanced restorative techniques to enhance the skills of dental teams and allow them to provide world-class care for their patients. He is on the editorial board of the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry and has also been the chairperson of many AACD meetings, as well as the founder of the Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Outside of the AACD, Dr. Flax is a 15-year member of Catapult Education Speakers Group, and a certified fellow with World Clinical Laser Institute. In addition, he is a master with the ICOI, an associate fellow of the AAID, a diplomate of the ABAD, and a Kois Center graduate. Lastly, he is a member of the visiting faculty at the Dental School of Georgia. Dr. Flax practices full-time in Atlanta, GA, focusing on functional-appearance related conditions and advanced laser dentistry as well as writing and lecturing on how to help others do the same for their own practices. He and his practice have been featured in many women’s magazines such as Cosmo, Allure, and Good Housekeeping as well as The Wall Street Journal, Dear Doctor, and Productive Dentist Magazine (cover story), The Atlanta Business Chronicle, Jezebel, Atlanta Magazine, In Style, and New Beauty magazine. In 2022, he became the official dentist of the Miss Georgia USA and Miss Teen Georgia USA. Recently, Dr. Flax published a consumer book called “A Smile is Always in Style” to help those looking for a better smile and dental wellness to be more educated and savvier with their choices for the best results. Proceeds from the book go to educational scholarships.