It is my pleasure to invite anyone interested in the art and science of reconstructing head and neck defects using artificial materials like silicone and acrylic to the 57th annual meeting of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics. Maxillofacial Prosthetics restores defects caused by cancer surgery, congenital defects and trauma.

Our Vice President and Program chair, Dr. Robert Taft has assembled a renowned list of speakers that challenge us to confront the changing dynamics of our specialty and to maintain our leadership role in the future.

The Program covers three days of lectures, Nov 1-3, 2009.  The first day is devoted to procedures that are supportive care of H&N cancer patient. The second day Discusses implant supported prostheses. The third day is devoted to Advanced Digital Technology. Advanced Digital Technology is the latest scientific development in the use of I-CAT scans, virtual imagery soft ware and 3D MD camera to produce virtual images for surgical planning  and construction of prostheses. This final day of our program will highlight the value of multidisciplinary treatment planning using the latest advanced digital Technology.

Dr. Robert Taft has created a CE workshop which represents excellent hands on opportunity to enhance your capabilities in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Thank you for joining me in San Diego for the 57th annual meeting of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics and I encourage you to meet us at the cross roads of the past and the future.

Glenn E Turner, DMD, MSD
President, American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics