title: Advanced prosthodontic training in the United States of America.
abstract: This article will consider prosthodontic specialty training in the United States. The history of prosthodontics as a specialty and the requirements necessary to be considered a prosthodontist will be explored. Today, a three-year postgraduate program is necessary to be considered an educationally qualified prosthodontist. Currently, there are 46 accredited advanced specialty education programs in the United States and approximately 3200 prosthodontists. The standards and training required for completion of these programs will be considered.
authors.affiliation: American Prosthodontic Society; New York University College of Dentistry, USA; Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, USA. Electronic address: jdhdmd@gmail.com.
authors.forename: James D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Hudson
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation; D004497:Education, Dental / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends*; D004499:Education, Dental, Graduate / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D011476:Prosthodontics / Q000193:education*; D013039:Specialties, Dental / Q000193:education* / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States
keywords: Kyoto Statement