PROSTHODONTICS - American College of Prosthodontists

ENVISIONED FUTURE~ 10-30 YEAR HORIZON ~Envisioned future conveys a concrete, but yet unrealized, vision. It consists of anoverall statement and a series of goals to which the ACP is committed to achieving.Vision of ACP (Internal Vision)The ACP, improving the quality of life through the advancement ofProsthodontics:• Visionary leaders in advancing patient care through advocacy, education,and research• Innovators in the scope of prosthodontics• The valued organization for all prosthodontists• Architects of effective partnerships for prosthodontics• A global prosthodontic resourceVision of What ACP Will Achieve (External Vision)Organized Prosthodontics will have a shared vision of the specialty andprosthodontic care. Prosthodontists will work together to promote and achievethe vision of prosthodontic care available to all who could benefit from that care.Awareness of Value50% of the U.S. population will know what a prosthodontist is. 85% of thepopulation over 55 will know what a prosthodontist is and will understand thevalue of prosthodontic care.Professional colleagues will recognize the value of Prosthodontics in oral andsystemic health. Public awareness will be affirmed via an interactive ACPWebsite expanding into the international electronic mediaAccess to Prosthodontic CareProsthodontic care will be available to all – complex diagnosis and care providedby Prosthodontists and less complex diagnosis and care by general practitionersand others.The availability of prosthodontic care will meet the changing needs of the public.The number of prosthodontists will increase significantly by 2014.Page 32010 CDEL Re-recognition of the Specialty Report 33 of 279