Chicago, Dec. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHICAGO – Curtis M. Becker, DDS, MSD, was honored with the Private Practice Prosthodontist Award for Region 4 (Rockies/Plains) by the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) at the Annual Awards & President’s Dinner during the 47th Annual Session of the ACP held in San Francisco from Nov. 1-4, 2017.
This award recognizes extraordinary collegiality, outreach and community service, highlighting the role a prosthodontist plays in advancing the quality of life for patients in their community.
“While it is a great honor to be recognized by such an esteemed organization as the ACP, the real joy has been the over 45 years of helping patients with their dental needs,” said Dr. Becker.
Dr. Becker has been a member of the ACP for over 40 years and maintains a private practice in Denver, Colorado. He previously served as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry, where he was also the course director of pre-doctoral courses on dental implants.
Dr. Becker studied Biological Science at Colorado State University, and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Marquette University. He began his specialty training in prosthodontics while in the U.S. Air Force, and completed the training at the University of Washington in Seattle, earning a certificate in fixed prosthodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) in removable prosthodontics.
About Prosthodontists
A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on the restoration and replacement of missing teeth and correcting other oral or facial issues. With their advanced training, prosthodontists are able to help patients with implants, dentures and veneers, all the way to full mouth and jaw reconstructions.
About the ACP
The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) is the only ADA recognized organization for the specialty of prosthodontics, and is the only prosthodontic organization whose membership is based solely on education credentials. 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. For more information, consumers can visit GoToAPro.org and dental professionals can visit Prosthodontics.org.
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