ACP Dental Technician Alliance Benefits

The ACP Dental Technician Alliance offers a variety of valuable benefits designed to recognize the significant role the dental laboratory technician plays in the day-to-day operations of the prosthodontic practice. In addition to providing an opportunity to develop productive relationships and increase communications with other professionals, ACP offers an array of services:

• Unified Voice - The ACP regularly communicates and interacts with the American Dental Association Council on Dental Education and Licensure and the Commission on Dental Accreditation, as well as other dental specialty organizations, to discuss and remain up-to-date on key issues affecting the dental treatment partnership. In addition to passing this valuable information to our Alliance Technicians, the ACP actively promotes concerns of the dental care team. Being part of this network provides an opportunity to gain the support necessary to advance the work of certified dental technicians in your area.
• Find a Dental Technician Search - The ACP Web site's search engine for dental technicians is now available to all members searching for a dental technician in their area or to find the dental tech with the specific skills needed to suit their needs. This is a great way to market your skills to thousands of prosthodontists. Prosthodontists may now us this search engine to find our Dental Technician Alliance members online with current contact information.
• Continuing Education - The ACP is a NBC recognized provider of continuing dental education. Expand your professional knowledge and expertise at the Annual Session or one of the ACP’s Center for Prosthodontic Education courses, which provide a balanced mix of clinical lectures, educational sessions and a variety of leisure activities. Alliance Technicians receive discounted registration rates to all ACP continuing education programs.
• Public Relations and Marketing - Increasing public and professional awareness of the value of the prosthodontist / dental technician team is an important goal of the College.
• ACP Alliance Certificate and Alliance Logo - As an ACP Alliance Technician you will receive a Certificate of Dental Technician Alliance Membership to distinguish you and your continued dedication to excellence. Also, opportunities are available to use the ACP Dental Technician Alliance logo on letterhead, business cards and in your local marketing programs with the approval of the ACP.
• Discounts on ACP Products Including Logo Pin - As a member of the College, you qualify for significant discounts and exclusive sales on ACP-developed products including marketing materials, books and ACP merchandise featuring an ACP Technician Alliance Logo Lapel Pin. Perfect for yourself or as a gift to a fellow Alliance member.
• Membership Referral Directory and ACP Communications - With your annual dues, you will receive a subscription to the College's Journal of Prosthodontics and the quarterly newsletter the Messenger, as well as timely e-blast regional newsletters that all contain relevant articles and news about the prosthodontic profession and the College. You will also have access to the ACP Members Only area of the Web site containing valuable resources for you as an Alliance Technician and as a member of the College.