American College of Prosthodontists
- Founded in 1970
- Type: Professional Association
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Members: 3,700+
- Website: Prosthodontics.org
Membership Criteria
- Open to individuals who have graduated from or are currently enrolled in an ADA-accredited advanced prosthodontics program
- Membership based solely on education credentials
- Certified dental laboratory technicians and members of the prosthodontic academic community may become Alliance members
- Not-for-profit organization representing prosthodontists within organized dentistry and to the public
- Recognized by the American Dental Association as the national organization representing the prosthodontic specialty
Publications
- The Journal of Prosthodontics is the official scholarly journal of the College
- Published eight times annually by Wiley-Blackwell
- 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
Affiliate Organizations
- ACP Education Foundation: Seeks to expand education, research, and growth opportunities in prosthodontics
- American Board of Prosthodontics: Certifies individuals with special knowledge and skills in prosthodontics
- Prosthodontic Forum: Represents 19 member organizations, providing a unified voice and means of exchanging ideas, incentives, and information between prosthodontically oriented organizations
References
- About the ACP. Prosthodontics.org. Retrieved 2015-10-05.
- Specialty National Organizations - American Dental Association. ADA.org. Retrieved 2014-04-03.
- Journal of Prosthodontics. doi:10.1111/(ISSN)1532-849X.
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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.
| Founded | 1970 |
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| Type | Professional Association |
| Location |
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Members | 3,700+ |
| Website | Prosthodontics.org |
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.
