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Young Innovator Award Presented

The ACPEF Board of Directors is pleased to present the ACP/ACPEF Young Prosthodontist Innovator Award:

Cortino Sukotjo D.D.S., Ph.D.

University of Illinois at Chicago

College of Dentistry Department of Restorative Dentistry

In-Vivo Study of Novel Superhydrophilic Implant Surfaces

Seiichi Yamano, D.D.S., Ph.D., D.M.D., M.M.Sc.

Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics

New York University College of Dentistry

Comparison of the effect of a novel bioactive membrane releasing growth factor (GDF-5 or PDGF) on bone regeneration

The goal of the award is to advance understanding of prosthodontic-related biological and/or materials systems, human behavior, cost and care of delivery as well as economic modeling and Quality of Life investigations. The scope of research is any area of science that contributes to the understanding of prosthodontic tooth replacement therapies.

ACP & ACPEF 2010 Annual Report

The 2010 ACP & ACPEF Annual Report is now available. Download the report today to view the 2010 Annual Appeal and Vision 2010 donors as well as the impact your donations have made to the specialty in 2010.

The mission of the ACPEF is to secure and steward resources with the aim of advancing prosthodontics. As a catalytic agent for prosthodontics, the ACPEF provides funding to support education, research and growth of the specialty and discipline of prosthodontics.

Volunteer of the Month

The ACP Education Foundation would like to thank 2011 Annual Appeal Chair and ACP member Dr. Gregory Guichet for his tireless efforts on the Annual Appeal Committee. Dr. Guichet has served as Annual Appeal Chair for the past three years. "Over the last three years I have had the pleasure of working with some truly inspired and inspiring volunteers who believe in the vision of the ACP Education Foundation," said Dr. Guichet. "I am excited about the future of the Foundation and thank you for the opportunity to be of service."

Dr. Guichet graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry and received his specialty training in prosthodontics from the University of Southern California. He currently works in private practice in Orange, California.

2011 Annual Appeal Committee

The ACP Education Foundation would like to thank the following volunteers for giving their time to the 2011 Annual Appeal Committee:

Dr. Edward Amet

Dr. Nadim Baba

Dr. Karen Bruggers

Dr. Don Curtis

Dr. Greg Guichet (Chair)

Dr. Chad Hanna

Dr. Stephen Hudis

Dr. Robert Humphries

Dr. Sarit Kaplan

Dr. Flavio Rasetto

Dr. Geoffrey Thompson

If you would like to volunteer for this year’s Annual Appeal Committee, please contact John Mangold at jmangold@prosthodontics.org.

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