[1] 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.
[2] 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.
The College also publishes a quarterly consumer-focused magazine, the ACP Messenger.
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.