The Academy's mission is to:

• promote the art and science of prosthodontics to the profession and the public
  
• disseminate knowledge concerning prosthodontics throughout the profession
  
• encourage study and investigation of the various phases of prosthodontics and related subjects
  
• provide or conduct outreach services to the community of need.
  

Founded in 1918, the Academy of Prosthodontics is the oldest specialty organization in prosthetic dentistry, boasting a Fellowship of distinguished clinicians, educators, and leaders of the profession from around the world.

The Annual Meeting of the Academy is held in May.  Locations of the meetings provide the opportunity for learning and fellowship in beautiful surroundings.  Please look at where we have travelled and where we plan to go in the near future.

The Academy of Prosthodontics Foundation (APF) will this coming year celebrate the twenty-first anniversary of its founding.  It was established in 1990 with the intent to assist the Academy of Prosthodontics meet the challenge of an expanding participation in research, education and patient care.

The Academy of Prosthodontics is one of the three organizations that founded the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry now available on-line.

The Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms is a document created by the Academy that describes accepted terminology in the practice of prosthodontics.  This is copyrighted material and reproduction requires express written permission from the AP using the application document.