Conference Overview

Conference Objectives

Colleagues from around the world will present the latest developments, advances and research in the interdisciplinary management of head and neck cancer, trauma, craniofacial and congenital patients.

• Latest developments of functional outcomes and effectiveness of clinical treatment.
• Newest technologies designed in the diagnoses, treatment and rehabilitation of the head and neck patient.
• Recent advances in research discoveries for the head and neck patient population.
• Latest advances in the delivery of interdisciplinary care for this patient population.

Conference Topics

• Surgical Reconstruction • Rehabilitation Medicine • Nanotechnology & Biomaterials
• Maxillofacial Prosthetics • Chemotherapy & Radiation Therapy • Psychosocial Considerations
• Facial Prosthetics • Digital Technology • Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine
• Implant Care • Functional Outcomes • Supportive Care

Breakout Sessions

Separate session topics are under consideration for:

• Dyspagia • Clinical Research • Facial Prosthetics
• Psychosocial Issues • Oral Hygiene / Supportive Care  
Return to this web page or Panel Discussion for Breakout Session updates

A three day scientific program of plenary lectures, oral abstract papers, panel discussions,
poster presentations and workshops


Program Schedule

Friday, October 26th        
  08:00-16:00 ISMR Board Meeting Council members only
  17:00-20:00 AAMP Executive Meeting   Executive Board members only
Saturday, October 27th  
  07:00-17:00 AAMP Board Meeting Council members only
  08:00 Exhibit Room available Exhibit Set-up
  13:00 - 16:30 Elective Tour: US Naval Academy at Annapolis
  13:30 - 16:30 Industry Partner Session (Corporate Platinum Patron elective)
  16:00 Poster Set-up
  17:30-20:00 Poster Session & Exhibit Reception
    Poster remain displayed throughout the meeting
Sunday, October 28th
  07:00-07:45 Continental Breakfast Exhibit Review
  07:45-08:00 Opening Remarks
  08:00-09:45 Plenary Session Head & Neck Cancer Rehabilitation
    Moderator: Dr. Dennis Rohner
 
08:00
Dr. David L. Hirsch Preoperative Virtual Planning for Mandibular Defects to Optimize Functional Implant Supported Prosthetic Rehabilitation
 
08:20
Dr. Hadi Seikaly Preoperative Virtual Planning for Maxillary Free Flap Reconstruction to Optimize Functional Implant Supported Prosthetic Rehabilitation
 
08:40

Dr.  Max Witjes

Virtual Planning and Digital Rapid Prototyping of Surgical and Prosthetic Aids and Parts in the Reconstruction of Complex Mandibular and Maxillary Defects

 
09:00
Panel Discussion Cutting Edge Approach of Digital Surgical Design for Prefabricated Flaps with Immediate Loading in Microvascular Reconstruction of the Jaws
    Moderator: Dr. Dennis Rohner
    Panel Members:
Drs' - Lawrence Brecht, David L. Hirsch, Harry Reintsema, Hadi Seikaly, Max Witjes and Johan Wolfaardt
  09:45-10:15 AM Coffee Break Exhibit Review
  10:15-12:00 Plenary Session Head & Neck Cancer Rehabilitation
    Moderator: Dr. Thomas Salinas
 
10:15
Dr. Robert Foote Advances in Radiation Delivery for Head & Neck Cancers
 
10:45
Dr. Arjan Vissink

Clinical Management of Salivary Gland Hypofunction and Xerostomia in Head-and-Neck Cancer Patients

 
11:15
Dr. Jan Lewin Functional Outcomes in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer:  Current Knowledge and Collaborative Initiatives
 
11:45
Discussion  
  12:00-13:30 AAMP Business Lunch Members only
  13:30-15:00 Selected Abstracts  
  15:00-15:30 PM Coffee Break Exhibit Review
  15:30-17:00 Selected Abstracts  
  17:00 Session Adjourns  
  18:30-21:30 Social Outing  
Monday, October 29th
  07:00-07:45 Continental Breakfast Exhibit Review
  07:45-08:00 Opening Remarks
  08:00-09:45 Plenary Session Congenital / Craniofacial Rehabilitation
    Moderator: Dr. Lawrence Brecht
 
08:00
Dr. Kathleen A.
Kapp-Simon
Quality of Life for Patients with Congenital or Acquired Craniofacial Conditions
 
08:30
Dr. John F. Caccamese Reconstruction of Congenital / Facial Anomalies; Craniofacial Reconstruction
 
09:00
Dr. Ann W. Kummer

Jaws (They’re Not just an Eating Machine): How Jaw Anomalies Affect Speech and Resonance

 
09:30
Discussion  
  09:45-10:15 AM Coffee Break Exhibit Review
  10:15-12:00 Plenary Session Congenital / Craniofacial Rehabilitation
    Moderator: Dr. David Reisberg
 
10:15
Dr. Barry Grayson Craniofacial Orthodontics
 
10:45
Dr. Gorman  Louie Advanced Digital Technologies in Craniofacial Reconstruction
 
11:15
Dr. Jerald Moon The ACPA and Its Role in Advancing Cleft Care Globally
 
11:45
Discussion  
  12:00-13:30 ISMR Business Lunch Members only
  13:30-15:00 - A group
15:15-17:00- B group
both group sessions are the same
Workshop 1
3dMD / Sensable / PCS
Fee Required
Craniofacial Reconstruction: Scan, Plan and Manufacture
  13:30-17:00 Workshop 4
Factor II
Fee Required
Silicone & Magnetic Retention: “2012” !
  13:30-15:00 Selected Abstracts  
  15:00-15:30 PM Coffee Break Exhibit Review
  15:30-17:00 Selected Abstracts  
  17:00 Session Adjourns  
  19:00 Conference Reception & Banquet
Tuesday, October 30th
  07:00-07:45 Continental Breakfast Exhibit Review
  07:45-08:00 Opening Remarks
  08:00-09:45 Plenary Session Trauma
    Moderator: Dr. Gerald Grant
 
08:00
Dr. W. P. Andrew Lee Facial Transplant
 
08:30
Dr. Jonathan Wiens Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of the Trauma Patient
 
09:00

Dr. George Coppit

Reconstruction of Trauma Wounds

 
09:30
Discussion
  09:45-10:15 AM Coffee Break Exhibit Review
  10:15-12:00 Plenary Session Closing Remarks
    Moderator: Dr. Mark Chambers  
 
10:15
Dr. Tim Bressman Instrumental Assessment of Tongue Function
 
10:45
Dr. Jeff Harris Global Picture of  Required Competencies in H&N Services
 
11:15
Dr. Jeffrey N. Myers The Role of the H&N Team  in the Era of Personalized Cancer Care
 
11:45
Discussion  
  12:00 Conference Adjourns Exhibit Breakdown
       
  12:00-14:00 ISMR Board Meeting Council members only
       
  13:30-17:00 Elective Workshops Concurrent Workshops
 

Workshop 2
AAMP-ISMR
Fee Required

Maxillofacial Insurance Reimbursements
 
Workshop 3
Cochlear Vistafix System
Fee Required
Advancements in Bone Anchored Facial Prosthetic Solutions
       
       
       
       
       
Wednesday, October 31st
  09:00- Elective Post Conference Tour
  2 nights - 3 days Washington DC- City Tour and Food Tasting
    A three day excursion to our nations capital
Program Schedule subject to change. Return to this page frequently to review updated schedule