2008 Winter Newsletter
Dear Colleagues,
We are one
year away from our next meeting in Cape Town, South Africa and want to thank our
past presidents Kiyoshi Koyano and Regina Mericske-Stern for their dedication
and commitment in guiding the College and hosting the very successful Fukuoka
meeting, with its excellent scientific program and many exciting social events.
We would
like to support their comments that internationalization is one of the many
positive aspects of our College We recognize that it embraces communication, an
attempt for global cultural and social understanding, and a global view of the
broad discipline of prosthodontics. Internationalization also raises challenges
of global standards and professional interaction:
·
Our growing
international group meets every two years. In the time between, there are no
structured contacts, communication is limited and new members may not have
further involvement in the College. It may appear that the ICP is on stage in
the extravaganza of its scientific meetings every two years, but then
“disappears”. Members may question whether, for this reason, ICP has an impact
on world dentistry and prosthodontics.
·
Prosthodontics, unlike
other disciplines of dentistry, is characterized by its sub-disciplines; some of
which have become recognized specialties with their own associations and
meetings. The focus of interest may as a result, vary widely among ICP members
who may have varying commitments and standards.
·
Prosthodontics embraces
biology (mouth and body) and oral rehabilitation. It combines and unifies these
aspects recognizing that materials and technical quality have a strong impact on
their biological responses and long-term health of oral tissues.
·
Socioeconomic and
demographic trends worldwide, increasingly influence prosthodontic services
available for our patients. This may lead to different conceptual and
professional directions as a reality for prosthodontics. On a global scale, many
patients will not benefit from new developments and treatment opportunities.
As
providers of oral and care, we need to understand each patient’s values,
expectations and behaviors regarding prosthodontic therapy. It is a major
challenge for the ICP to integrate these many aspects of prosthodontics in our
scientific meetings. Members would appreciate the goal of the ICP as providing a
platform for discussion, understanding and sharing of knowledge.
The ICP
Board and Standing Committees continue to be active, and debate issues that are
brought to your attention. Our officers and committee members have also accepted
the challenge to strengthen and
collect information on teaching and education in prosthodontics at graduate
level. This led to the development of a Young eductators’ workshop, initiated
and prepared with enthusiasm by George Zarb, which will be held for the second
time in Karlsruhe, Germany. We are confident that these workshops will provide
new and enlightening perspectives for young professional teachers.
A future
goal of the ICP may be greater involvement with local dental activities. The
International Journal of Prosthodontics
is well recognized worldwide and we are proud of its success and appreciate the
inputs and innovative developments of our editor. Many readers of the journal
may not associate the journal with the ICP, which needs greater exposure and
recognition; the journal is an ideal platform for promoting the ICP.
The ICP's new dynamic
web site where members can update their personal information and review and/or
pay their annual dues continues to be an asset. Members also have the option to
change their contact information including their personal image on the web site.
Please visit our new web site and update your personal information. More
importantly… encourage your colleagues to
join our College.
In closing,
we enthusiastically encourage all our colleagues to attend the next ICP meeting
in Cape Town, South Africa.
Yours sincerely,
Yours sincerely,
Co-Presidents
Dr. Iven Klineberg - Dr. Jaime Gil
Young Prosthodontic Educators'
Workshop
We are proud to announce the conference date and location for Young Prosthodontic Educators' Workshops.
Institute for Advanced Studies in Karlsruhe
Application Submission Date: March 31, 2008
Karlsruhe, Germany
October 20-22, 2008
For further
details and application....
Link to >>
Young Prosthodontic Educators’ Workshop
ICP Web Site- The ICP administration office has upgraded our ICP web site to provide the latest in dynamic services. Members are now able to update their contact information over the internet. You can now add a picture of yourself. Link to "Member Page" on the navigational bar. Members will be required to enter a User Name and Password to access their secure member page. If you have not received your User Name & Password... follow instructions to obtain.
Link to "Find an ICP Prosthodontist" to see our Membership Roster. Now your colleagues and patients will be able to find ICP Prosthodontists around the world and review current contact information. Only those members who are paid in full will be posted. Keep current with dues and support your ICP.
ICP 2007 Biennial Conference was recently held in Fukuoka, Japan. See article and photos below.
ICP Founding member 2007 meeting account - Historian Harold Preiskel has submitted his account for our past 2007 ICP meeting in Fukuoka. We thank him for his continued effort in recording the ICP's history.
ICP 2008 Interim Board Meeting- will be held in Madrid, Spain (September 5-6, 2008). Members should feel free to contact their Board of Councilors and submit any ICP business related to organizational development.
ICP 2009 Biennial Conference
has been approved for
Cape Town, South Africa...
September 11-13, 2009.
Link to>> Upcoming ICP Meeting- Cape Town, South
Africa (left side navigational links) for updated information.
ICP Officers and Committees New officers and committee members have been appointed. New officer and Board members will be posted January 2008. Visit the ICP web site and see who is representing you and the ICP.
Ambassadorial Donations Outreach assignments assist our international colleagues with educational presentations, research and patient services. ICP ambassadors donate their time and services. Donations are needed to cover travel expenses. In this endeavor we are asking our membership to consider a small donation to support our Ambassadorial Outreach Program Fund.... Link to Donations on the ICP Web Site.
Membership Information Members... Help us
promote the ICP. Encourage your
colleagues and other organizations to join the ICP by linking to the new
membership application or Organizational membership applications.
Future Conference Site Locations Members are encouraged to vote for future locations. See article below and email the ICP your request.
Please feel free to contact your ICP Administration office with any questions or requests. We want to hear from our members and offer whatever services possible.
The
YoUNG Prosthodontic EDUCATORS' WORKSHOP
The First Young Prosthodontic Educators' Workshop took
place in Karlsruhe, Germany in October 2006. It was organized and run by
the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Prosthodontics and strongly
endorsed by the ICP. A full report on the first Workshop is included in the
2007, IJP issue #4 (July/August). Its acknowledged success demanded future
workshops. We are proud to
announce the new conference date and location for these
workshops.
Institute for
Advanced Studies in Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe, Germany
October 20-22, 2008
Application Submission Date: March 31, 2008
As with the recent 2006 meeting,
attendance will be limited to 36 young Prosthodontics educators from different
countries with 12 teaching faculty members selected from the IJP's Editorial
team. Acceptance of attendance will be based on acceptable criteria and
submission of application. All applications will be reviewed and
selections made by the Education and Research Committee of the ICP.
For further
details and application...
Link to>> Young Prosthodontic Educators’ Workshop
Cape Town, South Africa
September 11-13, 2009
We are making plans to meet in Cape Town, South Africa (September 11-13, 2009). Our conference site will be located on the Waterfront. Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbor, the Waterfront has become South Africa's most visited destination. Set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views, exciting shopping and entertainment venues are intermingled with imaginative world-class hotels and harbor attractions.. We invite you and your guests to discover the experience... Make plans now and mark your calendar to join the ICP in Cape Town, SA.
Cape Town is the Mother City of Africa, and the Western Cape is an area which is regarded as one of the most beautiful regions in the world. The City is a rare cultural gem, resulting from the amalgamation of Indonesian, French, Dutch, British and German settlers, the local Bushman and Hottentot tribes and the Bantu tribes from the north.
The impressive presence of Table Mountain, flanked by the legendary Devil’s Peak and historical Signal Hill, stands proudly above the city. Beautiful white sandy beaches along a peaceful coastline frame the Cape Peninsula, which is famed for its unique floral kingdom, bountiful rivers, dams and magnificent countryside. The surrounding area extends far into the wine lands, green in summer and red-gold in autumn.
Cape Town boasts a multitude of entertainment, ranging from outdoor activities and adventures in the sun to a roaring night life under neon signs. The vast range of shopping opportunities includes haggling with shop keepers at Greenmarket Square Flea Market, as well as breezing through sophisticated and stylish shopping malls. The huge variety of restaurants reflects the multi-cultured history of the Cape and caters to everyone’s taste, from fast-food outlets and casual to the chic and very elegant.
Cape Town provides a setting for many scenic wonders, magnificent seascapes and panoramic vistas. The beautiful coastal areas of Camps Bay, Clifton, Llandudno, Bantry Bay, Hout Bay and Blouberg surround the breathtaking tranquility of the wine lands, Constantia, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franshhoek.
Cape
Town is a city of culture, built on a history that is reflected in the
architecture, cuisine, music and dance. Together with a warm summer and
temperate winter climate and a friendly community, the Western Cape is an
ideal destination throughout the year.
African Safari
After our meeting in Cape Town will be a wonderful opportunity to take that African Safari you have always dreamed of. You must come to Africa at least once in your life. October of 2009 is that time. Travel with your friends and colleagues to the African bush. The ICP is currently researching post conference tour packages to Kruger National Park and/or other locations for your consideration.
2007, Fukuoka, Japan
The 12th Meeting of the ICP was held in Fukuoka, southern Japan, under Co-Presidents Kiyoshi Koyano and Regina Mericske-Stern. Known as the ‘Gateway City’, Fukuoka is closer to Shanghai than to Tokyo and just a three hour ferry ride from Pusan, Korea. This thriving city complex of some 5 million people is positioned on the northern extremity of Japan’s southern volcanic island. For two days before the Meeting Councillors and Officers had been hard at work with their deliberations, oblivious to the incessant rain. As if by magic the skies cleared as delegates began to arrive for the conference. The blue skies proved a portent for things to come.
Nearly forty countries were represented
including a welcome delegation from nearby China. The Scientific
Programme, chaired by Steven Eckert and Jaime Gil, was equally broad in scope
with 75 Oral Presentations and 104 Poster Presentations, plus 15 Young
Prosthodontist Poster Presentations, all of a very high standard. These
Poster and YPA competitions were so closely matched in quality that the
Scientific Committee was hard pushed even to make a short list to simplify the
tasks of the hard pressed judges. The First Place for the YPA was awarded
to Ben Lee (Sydney, Australia) and the Second Place was awarded to
Matjaz Golobic (Ljubljana, Slovenia) both excellent
presentations. The First Place for the Poster Awards was presented
to Anthia Bakopoulou (Thessaloniki, Greece) and the Second Place awarded to
Dubravka Knezovic-Zlataric
George Zarb, Past President, and stalwart member of the ICP, opened the Scientific Programme with an address entitled ‘Prosthodontics at a Crossroads’ while another ICP stalwart and Founding President Harold Preiskel, provided the closing address entitled ‘Prosthodontic Paradigms’. Both the opening and closing mornings were concentrated in one lecture hall while during the rest of a very busy conference delegates could choose between one of two parallel sessions. The timekeeping proved to be immaculate, a testimony to the skills of the speakers and of the Co-Chairmen. While implant Prosthodontics occupied much of the allocated time conventional Prosthodontics was not overlooked. A well attended and important Focus Session devoted to Evidence Based Dentistry aroused a lively and fruitful discussion.
The social events were marked by originality and attention to detail. Our excursion to a nearby shrine and to the National Museum was topped by a splendid dinner – the first of its kind to be held in the stunning architectural surrounds of this modernistic building. Delegates were enchanted not only by the exquisite food, but by the dancing of delightful Japanese children followed up with a breathtaking example of drum skills and technology. Towards the end of the proceedings delegates were seen to be dancing in line to the tune of Japanese rhythms clapping specially produced wooden spoons above their heads. Small wonder that it took all the skills of the Co-Presidents to persuade the delegates to go back to their hotel. The formal banquet followed traditional lines, but with Japanese food and Japanese entertainment. It was only during the speeches that we learnt that our Co-President Kiyoshi Koyano had such close relationships with both the Mayor and the local High Priest.
Post conference excursions included a trip to Hita, to witness the charm and architecture of ‘old Japan’, followed by a traditional Japanese meal served on a flat-bottomed boat, and a three day excursion to Kyoto via the Bullet Train. New Presidents, Jaime Gil and Iven Klineberg were duly installed and the ever strengthening ICP looks forward to its next gathering in Cape Town.
Future Conference Sites
Where would you like to see ICP conferences? We encourage members to send in their requests. Email the ICP Administration Office and list your favorite city/country.
Past Meetings
The ICP is proud to have held their biennial meetings in the following impressive locations:
Seattle, Washington USA - 1985
Interlaken, Switzerland - 1987
Toronto, ON Canada - 1989
Hiroshima, Japan - 1991
Burgenstock, Switzerland - 1993
San Diego, CA USA - 1995
Sliema, Malta - 1997
Stockholm, Sweden - 1999
Sydney, Australia - 2001
Halifax, Nova Scotia - 2003
Crete, Greece - 2005
Fukuoka, Japan - 2007
Organizational Members - Organizational Members are organizations devoted to the specialty of Prosthodontics. Organizational Members may not vote in College business or elections and may not hold elective office.
The ICP appreciates the generous support of our Organizational Members and encourages all ICP members to review their respective web site/ or contact by email for the latest information on upcoming programs and activities.
Academy of Australian
and New Zealand Prosthodontists
http://www.ada.org.au/about/affiliates/aanzp.aspx
American College of Prosthodontists http://www.prosthodontics.org
Academy of Prosthodontics of South Africa
Email
Address:
ggerts@uwc.ac.za
Web
site forthcoming
Association of Prosthodontists of Canada
http://www.prosthodontics.ca
Israeli Society of Prosthodontics
http://www.dental.org.il
Swedish Society for Prosthodontics
http://www.sfop.se/
ICP will welcome applications for organizational membership from other groups of prosthodontists. Send inquires to the Secretary of the ICP at rjacob@mdanderson.org
Constituent Members- $195 (Annually) Individuals who have completed accredited formal prosthodontic training, or are licensed as a prosthodontist by their governing authority for dentistry. Constituent applicants must submit a copy of their prosthodontic diploma or license.
Affiliate Members- $195 (Annually) Dentists who do not qualify as Constituent members but have demonstrated contributions to prosthodontics.
Student Affiliate Members- $85 (Annually)- Students who are enrolled full time in accredited graduate prosthodontic programs at a College/ University are eligible. A signed letter from the program director confirming student status must be submitted with application. Discounted dues are $85 annually, with the $50 application fee waived. IJP subscription is not included.
The ICP Board has recently opened the doors to our young prosthodontists. We are offering NEW Affiliate Student memberships to graduate students enrolled in recognized prosthodontic training programs. We are asking our institutional members to encourage all their students to participate in the ICP. We cherish new ideas and the research of young prosthodontists.
What other organization offers membership at such a bargain?
The ICP asks our members to help us continue to develop your organization. Tell your colleagues about the ICP. Tell them about our outstanding conference venues and upcoming 2009 meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. Encourage them to join and take an active role sharing their talents with colleagues around the world.
We encourage our colleagues to register on-line... Link to >>> Membership Information - New Applications
The
International Journal
of Prosthodontics
The IJP is the official journal of the ICP. Committed to providing current,
evidence-based scientific information for the worldwide prosthodontic and maxillofacial
community, this publication is known among international researchers, academics
and clinicians for its range and high quality articles. The IJP processes
manuscripts as quickly as possible to remain current.
Research articles remain the core of the journal, but the IJP now opens its pages to more clinical reports and literature reviews. The IJP regularly features abstracts and book reviews to keep readers informed of all pertinent new literature in prosthodontics, maxillofacial prosthetics and interrelated disciplines. The IJP also publishes all abstracts from the ICP’s Biennial Meetings.
Editor: George A. Zarb, BChD, DDS, MS, MS, FRCD(C) has been professor and head of prosthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, for all of his academic career. He has lectured nationally and internationally, and has written several papers on different aspects of prosthodontics. He has coauthored 13 textbooks and contributed chapters to several others. His current research is in the field of implant prosthodontics and he has had a private practice limited to prosthodontics for the last 37 years. He is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including an Honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Dalhousie, University, Canada, and the 1993 International Association for Dental Research Award for Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry. Dr Zarb was also awarded an Honorary MD from his original alma mater, the University of Malta, as well as an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of England. Dr Zarb is past president of both the International College of Prosthodontists and the Academy of Prosthodontics.
Count on the IJP for…
Accurate information- All manuscripts are subject to extensive peer review
Prosthodontic news, not history-Time from article submission to publication averages 9 months
Clinically relevant articles- Evidence-based clinical reports and clinically relevant science
International research-. IJP’s new Editorial Board reflects its international scope
High-quality production- Articles offer easy to read text, pleasing layout and fine illustration reproductions
Detailed subject/ author indexes- Indexes are published in the last issue of each volume
If you are not receiving
your IJP, and have paid your annual membership dues in full, please contact ICP. at
icp@icp-org.com
To be posted... Please return
2008 Minutes (Japan meeting) will be posted prior to end of February
ICP
Secretary
Rhonda Jacob
|
2008 - 2009 Presidents |
|
| Jaime Gil | Spain |
| Iven Klineberg | Australia |
| 2008 - 2009 Vice Presidents |
|
| Sang-Wan Shin | Korea |
| Thomas D. Taylor | USA |
| 2006- 2009 Secretary |
|
| Rhonda Jacob | USA |
| 2004- 2009 Tresurer |
|
| C. Peter Owen | South Africa |
| Councilors | To be announced.... |
Past Presidents
| Harold Preiskel | UK | -1991 |
| Peter Scharer | Switzerland | 1992-1993 |
| Jack Preston | USA | 1994-1995 |
| George Zarb | Canada | 1996-1997 |
| Takao Maruyama | Japan | 1996-1997 |
| Gunnar Carlsson | Sweden | 1998-1999 |
| Bernard Smith | UK | 1998-1999 |
| Brian Monteith | New Zealand | 2000-2001 |
| Terry Walton | Australia | 2000-2001 |
| Patrick Lloyd | USA | 2002-2003 |
| Yasumasa Akagawa | Japan | 2002-2003 |
| Michael MacEntee | Canada | 2004-2005 |
| Aris Tripodakis | Greece | 2004-2005 |
| Kiyoshi Koyano | Japan | 2006-2007 |
| Regina Mericske-Stern | Switzerland | 2006-2007 |
COMMITTEES
Constitution and By-laws Committee
Douglas Chaytor, Canada Chair
Michael MacEntee, Canada Rhonda Jacob, USA
Membership Committee
Kiyoshi Koyano, Japan Chair
Aris Tripodakis, Greece Patrick Lloyd, USA
Nominating Committee
Iven Klineberg, Australia Chair
Kiyoshi Koyano, Japan Terry Walton, Australia
Patrick Lloyd, USA Aris Tripodakis, Greece
Finance Committee
David Davis , UK Chair
Kiyoshi
Koyano, Japan Rhonda Jacob, USA
C. Peter Owen, South Africa
Sponsorship Committee
Sub-Commitee of the Finance Committee
Kiyoshi Koyano, Japan Chair
Patrick Lloyd, USA Aris Tripodakis, Greece
Yoshinobu Maeda, Japan Sang -Wang Shin, Korea
Thomas Taylor, USA Ami Smidt, Israel
Education and Research Committee
Thomas Taylor, USA Chair
Bengt Owall, Denmark Iven Klineberg, Australia
Rhonda Jacob,USA Ignace Neart, Belgium
Sang-Wan Shin, Korea Harold Presikel, UK
Yoshinobu Maeda, Japan Y.F. Solomons, South Africa
Martin Gross, Israel
Professional Relations Committee
Iven Klineberg, Australia Chair
George Zarb, Canada Anne McMillan, Hong Kong
Garry A Ecker, Australia Jung – Suk Han, Korea
Corrine Taddei, France
AD-HOC COMMITTEES
Ambassadorial Committee
Regina Mericske–Stern, Switzerland Chair
John Hobkirk, United Kingdom C.Peter Owen, South Africa
Yoshinobu Maeda, Japan George Bellos, Lebanon
Jaime Gil, Spain Corrine Taddai, France
Phophi Kamposhiora,Greece
Scientific Committee
Jaime Gil, Spain Co-Chair
Steven Eckert, USA Co-Chair
Asbjorn Jokstad, Norway
Efstratios Papazoglou, Greece Peter Stevenson–Moore, Canada
International College of Prosthodontists
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Dear
ICP Members,
Please feel free to contact our office with any questions regarding organizational matters, membership questions or information on upcoming conferences. Thank you for your kind consideration and continued support.
Regards,
Eben Yancey
Executive Director