[company_age]45.0[/company_age][employees]501-1,000 employees[/employees][description]The Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry (AIOP) stands as a prominent scientific society dedicated to the advancement of prosthetic dentistry in Italy. Founded by a group of forward-thinking professionals in the 1960s and 1970s, AIOP has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of prosthetic dentistry education and practice within the country. The academy's core mission revolves around fostering scientific rigor, ethical conduct, continuous learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration among its members. AIOP holds the prestigious distinction of officially representing Italian prosthetic dentistry on the international stage through its affiliation with the International College of Prosthodontists (ICP), the world's leading organization in prosthodontics. Additionally, AIOP is a member of the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry (IFED), further solidifying its commitment to excellence in both functional and aesthetic aspects of prosthetic dentistry. The academy's dedication to knowledge dissemination is evident through its impressive track record of organizing over 40 international congresses, primarily hosted in Bologna, and nearly 200 national courses and conferences. AIOP boasts a thriving community of 86 Active Members and hundreds of Ordinary, Young, Affiliate, and Student Members, contributing to a vibrant exchange of ideas and expertise. Through its unwavering efforts, AIOP has elevated Italian prosthetic dentistry to a position of international prominence, with numerous Italian professionals, both clinicians and dental technicians, recognized as global leaders in the field.[/description][ps]Professional development programs, international congresses, national courses, conferences, and networking opportunities for dental professionals specializing in prosthetic dentistry.[/ps]