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What is prosthodontics?

Prosthodontics is the area of dentistry relating to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of oral functions, aesthetics, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing teeth, deficient teeth and/or compromised maxillo-facial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.

History of the Australian Prosthodontic Society

The Australian Prosthodontic Society (APS) was established in 1961 by dentists wanting to improve their knowledge of fixed and removable prosthodontics. In the years since, the APS has grown to 400 members with state branches in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia and provides quality masticatory learning to our members and their guests.

The APS is an important contributor to prosthodontic research through an annual grants program which has assisted prosthodontic registrars for over 20-years. As an affiliated society of the Australian Dental Association, the APS is a leader in prosthodontic education for dentists, dental specialists, and dental students across Australia.

Mission Statement

To advance the field of prosthodontics through dedicated study, clinical excellence, and collaborative practice among students, general dentists, specialists, and dental laboratory technicians. We are committed to maintaining and encouraging the study and clinical advancement of prosthodontics while establishing high professional and clinical standards. We strive to promote prosthodontics as a formally recognized specialty within dentistry and an integral part of general dental practice. Additionally, we prioritize the support of education and research initiatives through strategic funding, ensuring excellence in patient care and the ongoing growth of our profession.

The objectives of the Australian Prosthodontic Society:

• To encourage and maintain the clinical advancement of prosthodontics.

• To support, protect and advance the profession of dentistry as it relates to prosthodontics.

• To establish high professional and clinical standards for the practice of prosthodontics.

• To support academic research within the field of prosthodontics.

• To promote prosthodontics as a formally recognised specialist branch of dentistry and an integral part of general dental practice.