1. International College of Prosthodontists Founded in 1984 to meet the global needs for prosthodontists and their patients, the College is an organ for international information transfer through its biennial meetings, journal, and personal communication. Today, the ICP has 1000+ Membersfrom 65+ Nations ICP Biennial Meetings brings together our international colleagues to outstanding venues around the world.

2. International College of Prosthodontists Membership Categories Constituent- Individuals who have completed an accredited formal prosthodontic training program or are licensed as a prosthodontist by their governing body/licensing authority for dentistry. In countries with no specialty course in prosthodontics, full-time senior teachers in prosthetic dentistry may qualify for constituent membership. Documents required to confirm certification as a prosthodontists or teacher. Affiliate- Dentists or scientists* who do not qualify as Constituent members but have demonstrated contributions to prosthodontics. *Scientist is interpreted by the ICP as a clinical or basic scientist with graduate degree qualifications who has demonstrated a contribution to the specialty of prosthodontics. Student Affiliate- Students who are enrolled full time in accredited graduate prosthodontic programs at a College/ University are eligible. A letter from the program director confirming student status must be received by the Chair of the Membership Committee at the time of application. Enrollment and projected graduation dates must be included in the letter. Organizational- Organizations devoted to the specialty of prosthodontics

3. International College of Prosthodontists Organization Members : devoted to the specialty of prosthodontics Current Organizational Members Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry, Taiwan China Academy of Prosthodontics of South Africa American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics American College of Prosthodontists Association of Prosthodontists of Canada Chinese Prosthodontic Society International Society for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation Israeli Society of Prosthodontics Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry Korean Academy of Prosthodontics Swedish Society for Prosthodontics

4. International College of Prosthodontists Accurate information- All manuscripts are subject to extensive peer review Prosthodontic news, not history- Submission to publication averages 9 months Clinically relevant articles- Evidence-based clinical reports and clinically relevant science International research-. Editorial Board reflects its international scope High-quality production- Reads easy with excellent layout and illustrations Detailed subject/ author indexes- Indexes are published in the last issue of each volume The International Journal of Prosthodontics is our official publication Count on the IJP for… IJP Editor-in-Chief: George A. Zarb

5. International College of Prosthodontists 1985- Seattle, Washington Past Meetings

6. International College of Prosthodontists 1987- Interlaken, Switzerland Past Meetings

7. International College of Prosthodontists 1989- Toronto, Canada Past Meetings

8. International College of Prosthodontists 1991- Hiroshima, Japan Past Meetings

9. International College of Prosthodontists Past Meetings 1993- Burgenstock, Switzerland

10. International College of Prosthodontists 1995- San Diego, CA Past Meetings

11. International College of Prosthodontists 1997- Malta Past Meetings

12. International College of Prosthodontists Past Meetings 1999- Stockholm, Sweden

13. International College of Prosthodontists Past Meetings 2001- Sydney, Australia

14. International College of Prosthodontists Past Meetings 2003- Halifax, Nova Scotia

15. International College of Prosthodontists Past Meetings 2005- Crete, Greece

16. International College of Prosthodontists Past Meetings 2007- Fukuoka, Japan

17. International College of Prosthodontists We invite you to join our organization and we look forward to seeing our colleagues in… Cape Town South Africa Sept. 10-13, 2009