PROSTHODONTICS - American College of Prosthodontists

o Private practitioners – greatly increased demand for services,incorporation of molecular/genetic technologies.o Educators and researchers – greatly increased demand for services,involved in education of prosthodontists and general dentists.Innovative education and practice models (including utilizing dental staff) willbe in place to meet prosthodontic needs.The dental lab technology industry will be strengthened by further recognition ofcredentialing status and support of educational programsAccess to finding prosthodontic services and finding a Prosthodontistinternationally will be established by electronic media.The public will be able to access evidence-based information regardingprosthodontic treatment and post-treatment care.Creation of a nationally recognizable outreach program will be established forgeriatric patients and patients having special needs.Role of ProsthodontistsProsthodontics will be the specialty with the primary responsibility for repairand replacement of craniofacial, alveolar and dental tissues using biologic,biomimetic and alloplastic materials (transitioning Prosthodontics frombiomaterials to biologic therapy).Prosthodontists will provide leadership in comprehensive diagnosis and care andachieve the goal of access to prosthodontic care for all.Prosthodontists will fill a significant role in primary care, including diagnosisand treatment of:o edentulism by providing both the prosthetic and surgical phases ofimplant dentistry;o worn or mutilated dentitions;o acquired or congenital deformities;o dentofacial esthetic needs; ando geriatric and medically compromised patient needs.Craniofacial anomalies will be diagnosed, treated and/or planned by aprosthodontist.Implant care will increase from the current level of 1% to 20% of edentulouspatients. 50% of prosthodontists will provide surgical placement of implants.Page 42010 CDEL Re-recognition of the Specialty Report 34 of 279