PROSTHODONTICS - American College of Prosthodontists

Intent: Students will have in depth knowledge in all aspects of prosthodontic therapy toserve their leading role in the management of patients from various classification systemssuch as the Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index for edentulous, partially edentulous and dentatepatients. This includes surgical and post-surgical management of the implant patient.4-8 Instruction must be provided at the understanding level in each of the following:a. Biomaterials;b. Geriatrics dentistry;c. Maxillofacial prosthetics;d. Preprosthetic surgery; including surgical principles and procedures;e. Evidence-based decision-makinge. Implant placement including surgical and post-surgical managementf. Temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain;g. Medical emergencies;h. Diagnostic radiology;i. Research methodology; andj. Emerging science and technologyj. Prosthodontic patient classification systems such as the ProsthodonticDiagnostic Index (ACP Classification Systems) for edentulous, partiallyedentulous and dentate patients.4-9 Instruction must be provided at the familiarity level in each of the following:a. Endodontics;b. Periodontics;c. Orthodontics;d. Sleep disorders;e. Sedation;e f. Intraoral photography;f g. Practice management;g. Behavioral sciences;h. Ethics;i. Biostatistics;j. Scientific writing; andk. Teaching methodology.CLINICAL PROGRAM4-10 The program must provide sufficient clinical experiences for the student/resident to beproficient in the comprehensive treatment of a wide range of complex prosthodontic patientswith various categories of need.4-11 The program must provide sufficient clinical experiences for the student/resident to beproficient in:a. Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting diagnostic data;b. Determining a diagnosis;Prosthodontics Standards-22-2010 CDEL Re-recognition of the Specialty Report 265 of 279