|
21 Very Practical Reasons to Join the ACP!
1. Membership Services, Outreach and Communications As a member, you will have access to the highly qualified staff in our central office that put members first and strive to meet member expectations and respond to member needs. Members can contact the ACP for service through e-mail and or utilize the online services available through our Web site at their convenience--day or night. The ACP’s quarterly newsletter, The Messenger, and broadcast e-mails keep members up-to-date with timely material communication on emerging news topics. 2. Journal of Prosthodontics (JP) Subscription The JP is the official scholarly journal of the ACP and is provided to members free of charge. The JP serves both researchers and practicing clinicians by providing a forum for the presentation and discussion of evidence-based prosthodontic research, techniques, and procedures. The number of manuscript submissions has increased by 300% in the last two years. The journal has also increased its publication frequency to eight issues per year. It is evident that the JP has established itself as a major voice in implant, esthetic, and reconstructive dentistry both domestically and internationally. 3. Discounted Annual Meeting Registration Fees The College provides top notch education where members get the most up-to-date information and insights in the specialty of prosthodontics. Each year, the ACP’s Annual Session, THE premier educational and networking event for Prosthodontists, general dentists, dental technicians and others interested in the field provides attendees with invaluable information and access to new products. 4. Member and Referral Directories Through our membership directory, events, and communications, the ACP provides a means of making and maintaining important professional connections. Printed and online Members Only directories make it easy for members to locate colleagues or Alliance Members. The printed ACP Membership Directory offers individual member data, governance, and committee structures and College Bylaws and Policies right at your fingertips. 5. Continuing Education Opportunities As a trusted source of continuing education and an approved provider of ADA CERP, AGD PACE and NBC, the The ACP has negotiated special relationships with partners that give
· Staples Business Advantage provides deeply discounted office products to all ACP members. Staples provides our members with the privilege of using online ordering, delivery tracking, customer support representatives, and even customized personal products. · Best Buy Business Account is available to save members hundreds of dollars on a range of products simply by proving you are an ACP Member. · Bank of America provides members with VISA, MasterCard, and American Express cards with generous reward benefits, 24 hour concierge service, and no annual fees. · · Treloar and Heisel provide · Scientific Metals provides increased revenue to members refining metals and crowns through the ACP Account. · SurePayroll offers discounted payroll services to all ACP Members. · Framing Success offers discounted ACP frames for member certificates and board certification certificates. 7. Access to Awards, Scholarships and Grants The ACP supports the development of young investigators through the ACP Sharry Research Awards and the ACP Research Awards. Students pursuing prosthodontics as a specialty are eligible for financial support through the ACP Education Foundation. Membership in the only ADA-recognized organization representing prosthodontics increases the ability of the ACP and its Foundation to enhance the entire prosthodontic specialty. 8. Strategic Focus in Governance ACP members have a significant voice in the direction of the College. A fresh approach in leadership has taken the ACP Board of Directors beyond committee work and gives them the tools to plan for the future and to get meaningful input from ACP members on strategic directions to pursue. The ACPEF has distributed more than $2 million in grants and awards since 2004. The ACPEF has funded postgraduate prosthodontic student scholarships; young investigator prosthodontic-related research; public relations; educational symposia gatherings; start up costs for a brand new postgraduate prosthodontic program; a dental technician training program; and many more programs and projects that give prosthodontic excellence momentum. 10. Diagnostic and Treatment Classification Systems The ACP Classification Systems are an essential resource throughout the dental profession. ACP members created formal systems for classifying patients guiding general dentists to know when they can appropriately treat a patient and when it is best for the patient to be referred to a prosthodontist. The Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index has been distributed through the dental schools to develop an understanding between general dentists and prosthodontists about the scope of care each can offer. 11. Discounted ACP Products and Publications From CDs and study guides to marketing materials and patient education brochures, members qualify for discounted prices on a variety of resources for the practice. Members have inside access to product premieres, special sales and more. The ACP has also developed a complete guide to private practice management. This CD contains templates and instructions regarding all aspects of private practice management. ACP members only receive a deep discount on purchasing this must-have resource. 12. Unified Representation and Advocacy Voice The ACP advances the interests of the specialty within organized dentistry and disseminates important information about prosthodontics to professionals and the public. The ACP is the only organization recognized by the American Dental Association to represent the specialty of prosthodontics. We advocate for the specialty by working closely with other dental specialty groups on collaborative projects and initiatives that impact the specialty of prosthodontics. 13. Proactive Professional Relations Through programs like the ACP Classification Systems and the Referral Brochure, ACP works to improve relations between prosthodontists and the dental community at large. Strong professional relations with general dentists can mean earlier referral and less corrective work. 14. Prosthodontic Education and Workforce Growth Recognizing the need for continuing to increase the numbers of prosthodontists in the workforce in response to the aging population and emerging prosthodontic patient needs, the ACP is committed to increasing the presence of prosthodontists in under-graduate and post-graduate dental programs, and identifying students with the special skills necessary for successfully pursuing the prosthodontic specialty. 15. Public Awareness and Education The ACP’s public awareness campaign is an ongoing, multi-pronged public awareness campaign designed to educate the public about the specialty of prosthodontics and when to seek the specialized care of a prosthodontist. ACP members have exclusive access to customized advertising and discounts on brochures to attract potential patients and spread the word about the prosthodontic specialty. 16. Robust Interactive Online Resources and Presence The ACP Web site’s search engine optimization provides in-depth information for patients searching the Internet for crowns, dentures, implants or other key words related to prosthodontic procedures. The Forum is a unique entity of the College which consists of a group of participating organizations who share the same interest in the field of prosthodontics. Through a collective effort, the ACP Forum has the ability to make a difference and to enhance the growth and development of the specialty. The Forum is also a venue for sharing information, concerns and educational findings among experts in prosthodontics. 18. Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities There are many leadership and volunteer opportunities for member involvement in the College. ACP members have the opportunity to discuss current issues and to assist in the identification of best practices that lay the foundation for developing solutions for advancing the specialty. ACP committees and task forces provide a venue for members to voice their opinions and to assist the ACP with their efforts to not only support but to further the field of prosthodontics. The ACP created the Dental Technician Alliance for certified dental laboratory technicians as a mechanism to foster a team-building between technicians and their prosthodontic partners. The skills of a technician are invaluable to a prosthodontist, and the 20. American Board of Prosthodontics The 21. Job and Career Opportunities Members can advertise a new position, associate opening or practice for sale, or browse available listings in this ultimate ACP career guide. Future job board functionality will feature resume posting and instant connection between job seekers and employers. |
Copyright ©2010 American College of Prosthodontists