Our Mission
The mission of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics is to promote: the art, science and practice of prosthodontics; the highest ethical standards and professional membership; a better understanding among the specialties of dentistry and related professions; basic and clinical research in prosthodontics. Our Goals
The goals of the Academy shall be:
• Elevate the art and scienc
e of prosthodontics by having its members participate in education, research
and patient care
• Improve the health and well being of the public through the dissemination of prosthodontic knowledge
• Select for membership those persons who have demonstrated accomplishments and proficiency in
prosthodontics and can make meaningful contributions to the art, science and practice of prosthodontics
• Encourage lifelong learning in its membership and the prosthodontic community and to further
encourage its members to seek opportunities to share their prosthodontic knowledge and skills
• Encourage its membership to anticipate and implement changes in the practice of prosthodontics
• Ensure that its membership adheres to the highest professional ethical standards
Our History
The Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics was formally organized on December 6, 1954 in New
York City, to meet the needs of dentists located in the eastern part of the United States who were interested
in the practice of prosthodontics and its related sciences. The Academy’s original aim was to foster a better
understanding among the various specialty groups in dentistry, and to promote and stimulate further research in
prosthodontics and its related fields. Membership is by invitation, and is not confined to the New York area.
