American College of Prosthodontists

American College of Prosthodontists: professional association of prosthodontic specialists

The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) is a professional organization made up of dentists with advanced specialty training in prosthodontics. Its work focuses on optimal oral health, both in function and appearance, and covers areas such as dental implants, dentures, veneers, crowns, and teeth whitening.

The organization describes itself as the only prosthodontic specialty organization whose membership is based solely on educational credentials. Through its website, it offers a search tool to find prosthodontists, with search by US ZIP code and an advanced search option.

Conditions and symptoms addressed by prosthodontics

The site organizes its content around the conditions these specialists treat. Among those listed are bleeding in the mouth, broken or chipped teeth, cavities or tooth decay, cleft lip and palate, congenital dental defects, cracked teeth, difficulty chewing, discolored or stained teeth, dry mouth (xerostomia), jaw pain, loose dentures, misshapen teeth, missing teeth, oral cancer, osteonecrosis of the jaw, peg lateral incisors, sleep apnea, spots on the mouth or tongue, bruxism, and tooth sensitivity or pain.

Treatments and procedures covered

The website details a broad catalog of treatments, arranged alphabetically and also accessible through a selector by symptom or solution. The list includes dental bonding, bridges, caps and crowns, changes in diet, dental implants, dentures, enamel shaping, fillings, fluoride, full mouth reconstruction, inlays and onlays, maxillofacial prosthetics, mouthguards, occlusal splints, oral cancer exam, relined dentures, sealants, splints, teeth brightening and whitening, teeth cleaning, temporomandibular joint (TMJ/TMD) treatment, and veneers.

Educational resources for patients

The site gathers reference materials on caring for restored teeth, dental implants, dental technology, veneers, dentures, improving your smile, oral cancer, and preparing for dental treatment. It also includes an FAQ section, a gallery with before-and-after photos and videos, and a dedicated section explaining why to see a prosthodontist.

The page features testimonials from patients explaining their decision to see a prosthodontist for reasons such as preparing for an interview, eating their favorite foods again, feeling like themselves again, or taking their oral health seriously.

Contact and scope of service

The organization notes that it does not provide treatment or dental care, does not manage reduced-cost or low-cost dental care, and cannot recommend a specific prosthodontist or schedule treatments. To receive care, it directs users to search for ACP members in their area. Questions or comments about treatment received should be directed to the corresponding prosthodontist or the state dental board.

The site has a contact form with fields for first name, last name, company, address, city, state, ZIP code, and country, as well as a specialist search by US ZIP code.