CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cortino Sukotjo, DDS, PhD, MMsC, FACP, has been honored with the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) Clinician/Researcher Award. Dr. Sukotjo will be honored at the Annual Awards & Presidents Dinner, where ACP formally recognizes individuals whose contributions to the specialty or to the College are outstanding and substantial. The 45th Annual Session of the American College of Prosthodontists will be held in Orlando from Oct. 21-24, 2015.
Dr. Sukotjo is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry. Dr. Sukotjo received his DDS Degree from the Padjadjaran University, Indonesia, followed by PhD in Oral Biology from UCLA and Certificate in Prosthodontics-Master from Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board Certified Prosthodontics, Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, Associate Fellow of the Academy of Prosthodontics, the ADEA Policy Center Educational Research and Analysis Committee member, ADEA/William J. Gies Foundation Education Fellow, and Past President of the IADR/AADR Prosthodontic Research Group. He was recently awarded as the Best Research Mentor of the year by UIC-COD, and was the past recipient of the ACP Young Prosthodontist Innovator Award. Dr. Sukotjo has co-authored 90 peer-reviewed articles and 4 book chapters. He has mentored 65 predoctoral, resident, master, and PhD students as well as junior faculty members.
"I am deeply grateful and humbled to receive this prestigious award from a professional organization that I truly respect and am proud to be part of," said Dr. Sukotjo.
This award is presented to individuals (ACP members) who have made substantial contributions to the welfare and advancement of the College or Prosthodontics; with outstanding contributions to academic dentistry; and contributions to the sciences or health professions.
Prosthodontists are specialized dentists with advanced training in oral health issues, who are committed to improving patient outcomes. From implants, crowns, veneers and tooth whitening, to full-mouth reconstruction, Prosthodontists specialize in digital dentistry and CAD/CAM solutions.
About the ACP
The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) is the official sponsoring organization for the specialty of prosthodontics, which is one of nine recognized specialties of the American Dental Association. Founded in 1970, ACP is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing patient care, advancing the art and science of prosthodontics, promoting the specialty of prosthodontics to the public and other dentists and healthcare professionals, ensuring the quality of prosthodontic education and providing professional services to its membership. Visit GoToAPro.org to learn more.
About the ACP Annual Session
The Oct. 21-24, 2015, ACP Annual Session in Orlando is the premier professional development and networking event in prosthodontic dentistry, featuring four days of dynamic sessions with elite speakers from around the world discussion the latest strategies, treatment approaches, practical applications, digital workflows, alternative therapies and more.
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