2026 ACP Joint Educators Fall Conference
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
In-person at the 2026 ACP Annual Session
Join us for the 2026 ACP Joint Educators Fall Conference, a bi-annual gathering designed to foster collaboration, conversation, and continued excellence in prosthodontic education.
This unique event brings together predoctoral and postdoctoral educators from across the country for a day of dynamic programming focused on educational innovation, accreditation, faculty development, and digital transformation. The morning includes a joint welcome and ABP presentation, followed by tailored breakout sessions addressing the distinct challenges and opportunities in predoctoral and postdoctoral programs.
Whether you're looking to share strategies, explore new ideas, or connect with peers, this complimentary event is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of prosthodontic education.
To register, add 'Predoctoral Educators Conference' or 'Postdoctoral Educators Conference' to your Annual Session registration:
Please note you must attend live to receive the CE credits. These sessions will not be available on-demand.
2026 Fall Joint Educators Meeting Agenda
JOINT MEETING
8:00 a.m. CT
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Cynthia Petrie
Predoctoral Education Committee Chair
Dr. Igor Pesun
Postdoctoral Education Committee Chair
8:15 a.m. CT
ACP Updates
Dr. Kenneth Kurtz
ACP President
8:45 a.m. CT
ABP: How the new exam format is going
Dr. Geoffrey Thompson
ABP President
9:45 a.m. CT
Break
Split to Pre and Postdoctoral sessions
PREDOCTORAL AGENDA
10:00 a.m. CT
Digital Applications Designed for Preclinical and Clinical Denture Education
Dr. Vivia Sequeira
University of North Carolina
11:00 a.m. CT
A Multimodal Digital Approach for Modernizing Predoctoral RPD Education: 3D visualization, PLA surveying model, and AI enhanced instructions
Dr. Himanshi Aggarwal
University of Pittsburgh
POSTDOCTORAL AGENDA
10:30 a.m. CT
Program Highlight: Advanced Education in Prosthodontics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. Diego M. Ardenghi
Dr. Chin-Chuan Fu
University of Alabama at Birmingham
11:00 a.m. CT
Prosthodontics Care Outcomes Assessments (PCOA)
Dr. Tanya Somohano-Marquez
Stony Brook University
11:30 a.m. CT
National Prosthodontic Resident Examination: Outcomes, Insights, and the Path Forward
Dr. Soni Prasad
University of North Carolina
Predoctoral Education Committee
Dr. Cynthia Petrie, Chair
Dr. Amara C. Abrea-Serrano
Dr. Richard R. Seals, Jr.
Dr. Chin-Chuan Fu
Dr. Adriana Cordero Wilson
Dr. Ahmad Maalhagh-Fard
Dr. Yuan-Lynn Hsieh
Dr. Po Hsu Chen
Dr. Gustavo Leal
Postdoctoral Education Committee
Dr. Igor Pesun, Chair
Dr. Tanya Somohano
Dr. Konstantinos Vazouras
Dr. Dima Ghunaim
Dr. Berna Saglik
Dr. Darshanjit “DJ” Pannu
Dr. Kamolphob Phasuk
Additional Information
Continuing Education Credit
The Predoctoral Educators session will be worth 3.5 CE credits. The Postdoctoral Educators session will be worth 3 CE credits.
The American College of Prosthodontists is an ADA-CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professional in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
American College of Prosthodontists (Nationally) Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 11/1/2024 to 10/31/2028 Provider ID# 214690
The American College of Prosthodontists is a National Board of Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) approved continuing education provider for dental technicians. Continuing education credit awarded for participation in the CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of his/her state licensing board(s) and submit the form provided by the ACP to receive credit.
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