2025 ACP Joint Educators Spring Conference
Friday, May 9 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT | Virtual Event
Complimentary Registration
Join us for the 2025 ACP Joint Educators Spring Conference, a bi-annual virtual gathering designed to foster collaboration, conversation, and continued excellence in prosthodontic education.
This unique event brings together predoctoral and postdoctoral educators from across the country for a day of dynamic programming focused on educational innovation, accreditation, faculty development, and digital transformation. The morning includes a joint welcome and ABP presentation, followed by tailored breakout sessions addressing the distinct challenges and opportunities in predoctoral and postdoctoral programs.
Whether you're looking to share strategies, explore new ideas, or connect with peers, this complimentary event is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of prosthodontic education.
Schedule
The following is the tentative meeting schedule, which will begin with a joint session and then break out into pre and postdoctoral sessions. The finalized agenda will be updated here and sent out ahead of the meeting.
Morning Joint Session
9:00 a.m. CT
• Welcome – Dr. Douglas G. Benting and Dr. Joseph DiFazio
• ABP Presentation – Dr. Heather Conrad
10:15 a.m. CT
• Break
Predoctoral Educators Track
10:45 a.m. CT
• Panel: CODA Competencies for Restoring Missing Teeth
12:15 p.m. CT
• Lunch Break (1 hour)
1:15 p.m. CT
• Panel: Transitioning from Analog to Digital Workflows
2:15 p.m. CT
• Panel: Encouraging Students to Pursue Prosthodontics
3:00 p.m. CT
• Discussion: Encouraging Younger Faculty to Stay in Academia
3:45 p.m. CT
• Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up
Postdoctoral Educators Track
10:45 a.m. CT
• CODA Site Visits – Presentation by Dr. Rand Harlow (45 min + Q&A)
12:00 p.m. CT
• Lunch Break (1 hour)
1:00 p.m. CT
• Satellite Digital Lab Implementation – Dr. Aaron Segal
2:00 p.m. CT
• Panel Discussion: What Sets Us Apart: Insights from Leaders in Prosthodontic Training
Moderated Q&A to follow
3:45 p.m. CT
• Closing Remarks and Adjournment
Predoctoral Education Committee
Dr. Cynthia Petrie, Chair
Dr. Amara C. Abrea-Serrano
Dr. Richard R. Seals, Jr.
Dr. Chin-Chuan Fu
Dr. Adriana Cordero Wilson
Dr. Ahmad Maalhagh-Fard
Dr. Yuan-Lynn Hsieh
Dr. Cortino Sukotjo
Dr. Po Hsu Chen
Dr. Gustavo Leal
Postdoctoral Education Committee
Dr. Van Ramos, Jr., Chair
Dr. Tanya Somohano
Dr. Konstantinos Vazouras
Dr. Dima Ghunaim
Dr. Carl Driscoll
Dr. Berna Saglik
Dr. Darshanjit “DJ” Pannu
Dr. Igor Pesun
Dr. Damian Lee
Additional Information
Continuing Education Credit
The American College of Prosthodontists is an ADA-CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professional in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
American College of Prosthodontists (Nationally) Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 11/1/2024 to 10/31/2028 Provider ID# 214690
The American College of Prosthodontists is a National Board of Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) approved continuing education provider for dental technicians. Continuing education credit awarded for participation in the CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of his/her state licensing board(s) and submit the form provided by the ACP to receive credit.
ACP Meetings Code of Conduct Policy
ACP is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and ACP staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, ACP staff members, service providers, and all others are expected to abide by this Virtual Programs Code of Conduct. This policy applies to all ACP meeting-related events, including those sponsored by organizations other than ACP but held in conjunction with ACP events, on public or private platforms.
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- Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form.
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