International college of prosthodontists reports on post-graduate prosthodontics

The international college of prosthodontists that regards itself as a representative body of prosthodontists worldwide has been addressing the topics of graduate education for the last decade. Our research and education committee have sent out questionnaires to 250 dental schools and received 42 responses with details of programs and prosthodontics in 24 of these centers. In addition the ICP web site requesting submission of international programs has been active for the last year. Our study showed that responding countries have 3-4 year programs. ICP was involved in drafting a report of the international association of dental schools in Athens and drafting the summary report. In addition the ICP has drafted a recommended post-graduate prosthodontic program curriculum that suggests guidelines for international specialty programs in prosthodontics.