American College of Prosthodontics

211 E Chicago Ave #1000
Chicago IL 60611
312-573-1260
www.prosthodontics.org

The American Dental Association recognizes the American College of Prosthodontists as the organization for the specialty of prosthodontics, and the ACP is the only prosthodontic specialty association where membership is based solely on education credentials. ACP members must be in or have completed an ADA-accredited advanced education program in prosthodontics.

What is a Prosthodontist? Prosthodontists are specialists in the restoration and replacement of missing teeth and oral/facial structures with natural, esthetic, and functional replacements. This includes surgical implant placement, the simple to most complex implant supported restorations, laboratory and clinical training in esthetics/cosmetics, crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, removable complete and partial dentures, dental implants, TMD-jaw joint problems, traumatic injuries to the mouth's structures, congenital or birth anomalies and/or teeth, snoring and sleep disorders, as well as oral cancer prosthetic reconstruction and continuing care.

Our Mission The mission of the American College of Prosthodontists is to:

Promote the highest standard of patient care; Advance the art and science of prosthodontics; Promote the specialty of prosthodontics to the public, other dentists, and health care professionals; Ensure the quality of prosthodontic education. Facts and figures about prosthodontics, dentures, oral cancer, and more are available for review.

The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) is a not-for-profit organization representing prosthodontists within organized dentistry and to the public, with more than 3,700 members worldwide. Prosthodontics is one of the nine dental specialties defined by the American Dental Association, which recognizes the American College of Prosthodontists as the national organization representing the prosthodontic specialty.

Membership is open to individuals who have graduated from or are currently enrolled in an ADA-accredited advanced prosthodontics program. The ACP is the only prosthodontic specialty association where membership is based solely on education credentials. Certified dental laboratory technician and members of the prosthodontic academic community may become Alliance members of the College.

The Journal of Prosthodontics is the official scholarly journal of the College, published eight times annually by Wiley-Blackwell. The Journal of Prosthodontics provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of evidence-based prosthodontic research, techniques, and procedures. The College also publishes a quarterly consumer-focused magazine, the ACP Messenger.

The College works with three affiliate organizations. The ACP Education Foundation seeks to expand education, research, and growth opportunities in prosthodontics. The American Board of Prosthodontics certifies individuals who have demonstrated special knowledge and skills in prosthodontics. The Prosthodontic Forum represents 19 member organizations, attempting to provide a unified voice and a means of exchanging ideas, incentives and information between prosthodontically oriented organizations.

Map of American College of Prosthodontics 211 E Chicago Ave #1000, Chicago IL 60611

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