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Committees & Task Forces

Volunteers are the driving force behind the ACP. Because of the contributions of volunteers’ time, talent, and expertise, the ACP is able to provide the essential information and tools, vibrant community, and exceptional experiences that members value so highly.

Consideration for committee and task force appointments typically begins in August for work during the following year. If you are interested in serving, complete the Call for Volunteers Form by December 31, 2019. If you have questions please contact Governance Director, Nathalie Williams by email.

Predoctoral Education Committee

Provide support for Predoctoral prosthodontic education; manage the Predoctoral educators seminars that are focused on issues related to Predoctoral prosthodontic education and proactively monitor directions related to the CODA standards on dental education.

Postdoctoral Education Committee

Manage the postdoctoral educators' seminars that are focused on issues related to postdoctoral prosthodontic education and program directors of advanced education programs in Prosthodontics, work proactively on future directions related to the CODA specialty standards and oversees the work of the National Prosthodontic Resident Exam and Board Preparation activities.

National Prosthodontic Resident Examination Subcommittee

Create and disseminate the annual ACP Exam to all postgraduate prosthodontic programs.

Match Task Force

Oversee the administration of the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program participation and create educational information for prospective residents and program directors.

Research Committee

Stimulate, promote, and evaluate prosthodontic research and determine areas where more research is needed. Administer and manage the John J. Sharry Competition and ACPEF Research Grant Awards.

Task Force on Developing New Advanced Prosthodontic Programs

Respond to requests for assistance in developing new prosthodontic residency programs. Manage and update resources for distribution.

Scope of Practice Committee

It shall be the duty of this committee to receive information about interdisciplinary prosthodontic care delivery by all dentists; clinical practices, technologies, and emerging trends.

Private Practice Committee

It shall be the duty of this committee to develop ACP saleable products and services to support private practice Prosthodontics. Review practice-related content on the ACP websites.

Membership Committee

It shall be the duty of this committee to validate credentials of membership applicants that cannot be verified by the staff of the membership department, make recommendations to the BOD regarding action to be taken on applications that have been reviewed by the committee.

Resident Committee

It shall be the duty of this committee to develop a network and resources for residents to communicate to the BOD the concerns of Residents of Advanced Education Programs in Prosthodontics and recruitment of predoctoral candidates into prosthodontic residency programs.

New Prosthodontist Committee

It shall be the duty of this committee to provide opportunities within the College that engage new members; develop a peer network and resources for recent graduates to support their transition to practice and affirm ACP membership loyalty; present the concerns of recent graduates to the BOD.

Public Relations Committee

It shall be the duty of this committee to prepare suitable means and materials for developing increased public and professional awareness of the specialty of prosthodontics.

Membership Communications Committee

Review and update ACP website content.

National Prosthodontics Awareness Week Subcommittee

Develop and implement plans to celebrate annual National Prosthodontics Awareness Week.

Annual Session Committee

It shall be the duty of the committee to develop, organize, promote, conduct, and evaluate the Annual Session.

Continuing Education Committee

It shall be the duty of this committee to develop, organize, promote, conduct and evaluate educational programs designated to support the discipline and specialty of Prosthodontics and to attract diverse target audiences.

Digital Dentistry Curriculum Development Team

As part of the ACP's strategic focus on digital dentistry, the Curriculum Development Team was charged in the winter of 2015 with developing pre- and post-doctoral curriculum on digital dentistry to be piloted in a small number of institutions in the fall of 2017 and then open to all dental programs for fall 2018.

Executive Committee

It shall be the duty of this committee to act as the ad interim committee of the Board of Directors (BOD); to transact all business of the BOD between BOD meetings; to oversee the alignment of programs and activities with the overall mission and goals of the College; to periodically review the performance of the BOD; and to oversee the annual evaluation of the performance of the Executive Director in consultation with the BOD.

Finance Committee

It shall be the duty of this committee to assist the BOD in fulfilling its financial oversight responsibilities.

Nominating Committee

It shall be the duty of this committee to annually select and forward nominees to the BOD for all officials elected by eligible voting members, including representatives to the Council for the American Board of Prosthodontics and awards of distinction. The Nominating Committee shall also select and forward three (3) nominees to the BOD for Prosthodontic consultants for the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation. In addition, for each vacancy on the Council for the American Board of Prosthodontics, the Nominating Committee shall nominate not more than three (3) candidates for the ACP President to select from to fill the vacancy

Leadership and Development Committee

Review nominations and select ACP Resident Leadership Awardees (1 per region), forward to Nominating Committee for approval; propose ACP Board Guests (one Resident and one New prosthodontist).

Judicial Committee

It shall be the duty of this committee to continually review the Bylaws of the College, and make such suggestions for amendment as are necessary to increase the efficiency of the College. The Committee shall consider all proposed amendments to the Bylaws and Policies and shall submit them with recommendations to the BOD.

Governance Review Task Force

The Task Force will work with a third party consultant to review the College's governing documents, practices, and procedures for the Governance Review.

ACP Position Statements Task Force

It shall be the duty of this Task Force to solicit and produce official ACP Position Statements for consideration by the BOD.

Digital Dentistry Symposium Task Force

Develop, organize, promote, conduct, and evaluate the Digital Dentistry Symposium