
Examiner and Board Member at American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Examiner and Board Member at American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Susan Hollar is a Texas native who first earned her dental hygiene degree in 1975, before moving on to earn her dental degree in 1980 from Baylor College of Dentistry. Susan is an expert in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and has earned numerous awards and accolades from her peers. She has maintained a private practice in Arlington, Texas since 1982.
Dr. Hollar learned much of her post-graduate training with the L. D. Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida, starting in 1984. The L. D. Pankey Institute (www.pankey.org) was founded by followers of Dr. L. D. Pankey, one of the greatest restorative dentists of all time. Dr. Hollar now serves as a visiting faculty member to the Institute, teaching dentists the principles and foundations for the proper engineering and mechanics of the bite.
Beginning in 1990, Dr. Hollar became very interested in esthetic dentistry and began her quest to become not only a functional restorative dentist, but also a dentist with a keen eye for esthetics and smile design. She is the first female dentist in the state of Texas to become accredited with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a testament to her exacting eye and skilled artistry in cosmetic dentistry, and one of only 250 dentists in the world to receive this prestigious accreditation. She now serves as an examiner for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (www.aacd.com), where she evaluates and judges prospective candidates for accreditation.
Another one of Dr. Hollar's professional passions is lecturing throughout the United States and Canada. Appealing to both the beginning dentist and the advanced dentist, Susan loves sharing the latest advances in restorative and cosmetic techniques. She has recently lectured in Vancouver, Canada, Honolulu, Buffalo, Boston, New York City, San Francisco, San Antonio, Dallas, Milwaukee, and Columbus.
Cosmetic and Restorative Cases
(Education Management industry)
2008 — Present (1 year )
Dr. Hollar was recently asked to join the Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Education as a visiting faculty member. Founded in 1981 by Dr. Frank Spear, the SIADE provides dentists with knowledge, skills and expertise required for the ever-changing field of dentistry. The Institute provides dental professionals and their staff the knowledge to achieve these goals and to practice with confidence.
The ability to practice with confidence is developed through training and experience. The SIADE continuing education curriculum provides dentists knowledge in step by step diagnosis and complex treatment planning which integrates esthetics, occlusion, restoration and periodontics. Mastery of the skills taught in these courses allows each dentist to practice a level of dentistry which sets them apart from their colleagues and makes the experience for their patients truly exceptional.
(Education Management industry)
2004 — Present (5 years )
Dr. Susan Hollar became a student at The Pankey Institute in 1984, and completed the entire continuum of courses in 1999. In 2001, Dr. Hollar became a member of the visiting faculty with The Pankey Institute, and each year generously donates her time and energy by lecturing and teaching other students the art of optimal dentistry. She currently is a lead faculty member for the aesthetic continuum offered at the Institute.
In 2007, Dr. Hollar became one of only thirty-seven dentists in the world to become designated a Pankey Scholar. A Pankey Scholar dentist has made a determined effort to rise to the highest level of her or his capability.
(Education Management industry)
2004 — Present (5 years )
Dr. Hollar was the first female dentist in the State of Texas to be accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Founded in 1984, AACD is the world's largest organization devoted to the science and art of cosmetic dentistry with over 7,000 members in the U.S. and in 40 countries around the world. The AACD administers the leading accreditation program for cosmetic dentistry. The accreditation process is a rigorous program. AACD requires dentists to attend a number of continuing education courses in cosmetic dentistry, be tested, and submit a number of cosmetic cases to be judged by a panel of cosmetic dentistry experts. Today there are fewer than 250 accredited members of the AACD in the world (www.AACD.com).
Dr. Hollar is an examiner for the AACD and serves as a board member on their ABCD board.
(Medical Practice industry)
1982 — Present (27 years )
I have maintained a private dental practice since 1982. Our practice now specializes in restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
Dental , Dental , 1976 — 1980
Dental Hygiene 1973 — 1974
Painting and yoga
Examiner and Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
Faculty Member of the Pankey Institute