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Inside the IAANewsletter of the InternationalAnaplastology Association
Vol 15 No 1Winter 2014
2 IAA Board of Directors and Committees
3 New Executive Management
4 IAA 28th Annual Conference Denver Colorado
8 Professional Techniques and Updates
9 Members on the Move
10 Spotlight on an IAA Member: Sudarat Kiat-amnuay
12 Humanitarian Award Winner Iraj Moslehi
One Man's Personal Journey
14 Nashville Recap
17 Website Update
18 IAA Webinar Series
19 Worthwhile Mile Ride for the Walter Spohn
Education Fund
20 In Memoriam and CMS Update
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Dear Colleagues,
We are thrilled to announce the return of the IAA newsletter with Akhila Regunathan and Lindsay McHutchion as Coeditors.
These are exciting times in the IAA, as president Jay McClennen welcomes Rachel M. Brooke, president of Maxim Management as our new Executive Manager along with Managing Assistant Christie Garrett.
Get a sneak peek at the upcoming 2014 IAA Educational Conference as well as some things to do while in Denver Colorado. We also take a look back at the greatly successful 2013 Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, and at some other conferences where our members are making waves.
In this issue Sara Moslehi shares the amazing story of her father, Iraj Moslehi, the recipient of the IAA Humanitarian Award, and how he overcame endless obstacles in order to treat patients in Iran.
Megan Spindel Thomas interviews Sudarat Kiat-amnuay in this issue's Member Spotlight and we learn a little more of her personal and professional journey to becoming an anaplastologist.
The Education Committee is excited to announce an upcoming series of webinars, and Paul Tanner is happy to unveil the sleek, new IAA website.
Kuldeep Raizada shares tips from the lab that will save time and produce a stronger mold.
We hope you enjoy this edition of Inside the IAA. Please feel free to contact us, we're always thrilled to receive your submissions.
Akhila Regunathan & Lindsay McHutchion
letter from the editors
Inside the IAA is the professional association newsletter of the International Anaplastology Association. Material contained herein may be reproduced solely for educational purposes with written recognition provided to both author(s) and Inside the IAA.
Professional Techniques and Patient Tips are not independently tested or validated. The Editors, Inside the IAA and the International Anaplastology Association are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of materials and/or techniques.
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IAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Immediate Past PresidentJan [email protected]
SecretaryColette [email protected]
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From the Editors
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Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Early this year, the Board of Directors decided that it would not be renewing a contract with REM Association Services for the Association Management of the IAA. We thanked Bob McLean for his two years of service to the IAA, but felt that REM Association Services was not a good fit for our allied health care professional association. A long and careful interview process then took place looking for a management company with experience in allied health organizations, followed by contract negotiations and finally a new management company was signed on. I am happy to announce that the IAA’s new Executive Manager is Rachel Brooke, President of Maxim Management. She will oversee the Management of our association with dedicated attention to us by her managing assistant, Christie Garrett. It is our hope that with this new management team and your enthusiastic and energized Board of Directors, you will see some real positive changes in the very near future.
Welcome Rachel and Christie!
As your President, I always welcome feedback from all our members. Please feel free to send me an e-mail anytime and I will be sure to follow up on your thoughts and ideas.
Jay McClennenIAA President 2013/[email protected]
Dear IAA Members,
When IAA Board Members confirmed that Maxim Management had been selected as your new management company, simply put, Christie Garrett and I were nothing short of excited. While we were excited to work with a new group that seemed to be a great match for our personalities, we were equally excited about the potential of the organization and how we could help you grow. Having worked in the association world together for many years, Christie and I bring a wealth of experience to the table in all facets of association management including education, special events, membership, communications, etc. Now, diligently working with your Board of Directors on a day-to-day basis, we hope to utilize our combined skills and backgrounds to introduce new and exciting ways of maximizing your member benefits and further the efficiency of the organization as a whole. And while we have worked with several medical industry organizations, this is our first time with anaplastology and we are very much looking forward to learning more about your trade, so please feel free to educate us! Christie and I both look forward to meeting many of you in person at the 28th Annual Conference in Denver. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us should you have any questions, comments or just want to say hi! Sincerely, Rachel M. BrookePresident, Maxim ManagementPO Box 8685Delray Beach, Florida 33482Phone: (561) 414-0675Fax: (561) [email protected]
IAA Announces New Executive Management
Rachel M. Brooke, Executive Manager
Christie Garrett, Managing Assistant
International Anaplastology Association 28thEducational Conference
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This year’s International Anaplastology Association conference focuses on collaborationin Anaplastology.
Conversations with colleagues outside scientific sessions often lead to great learning experiences, and this year’s program will foster these connections with colleagues and expand educational opportunities.
The hands-on workshop sessions on Wednesday are almost two hours each, allowing for in-depth conversations and training on topics such as ocular fitting and complex mold making.
The Post-Conference Course offers two days of education training in science and art. Day one offers hands-on surgical training in osseointegrated prostheses at the Cochlear Americas headquarters in Denver.
Day two features hands-on training in Pixelogic’s Zbrush sculpting software and a tour of Medical Modeling, a local Denver company which produces 3D prints from medical imaging and is a collaborative partner for 3D model solutions for the medical field.
Please join your colleagues for two great educational opportunities in one location. View the preliminary program at:http://www.anaplastology.org/denver2014/program
Educational Conference May 28-30, 2014Sheraton Denver DowntownDenver, Colorado
Post Conference CourseMay 31- June 1, 2014Denver, Colorado
Exploring New Heights in Anaplastology: Collaboration and Connections
Keynote Speakers
The keynote speakers cover a wide range of topics in science and art.
Len Lichtenfeld, MD, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for the American Cancer Society, will discuss cancer outlooks and the future of cancer care.
Sydney Coleman, MD, plastic surgeon and stem cell scientist, will discuss healing therapies of stem cells and regenerative medicine.
John Gurche, MA, paleo-artist and scientist, will discuss reconstructing ancient faces and the evolution of human facial expression.
The work of John Gurche, paleo-artist.
Registration Registration is now open. The early-bird registration deadline is March 20, 2014. To register please follow the link:http://www.anaplastology.org/denver2014/registration
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Call for 2014 IAA Award Nominations
Is there a colleague of ours that you would like to see recognized for their service to our association or profession? The IAA presents the awards each year at the annual conference during our Awards Banquet. These awards vary in purpose and are not necessarily awarded every year. There are three awards that the Board of Directors would like to hear your input on:
The Walter Spohn Award for Outstanding Service is presented to an active member of the IAA who has served in an official capacity and deserves special recognition. Although this recipient will be chosen by secret ballot of the Board of Directors, we always like to hear from our membership on any suggested possible recipients.
The Humanitarian Award is presented in recognition of volunteer services which benefit our patients. This recipient may or may not be a member of the IAA. This recipient is chosen by the Board of Directors upon recommendation from any member.
The Research Award is awarded to a member for innovations in materials or techniques which benefit the field of Anaplastology. This recipient is chosen by the Board of Directors upon recommendation from any member.
Please send your nominations to Rachel Brooke, our Executive Director at [email protected]
The awards banquet is set at The Fort, a unique destination location popular with visiting dignitaries. This adobe “castle,” a replica of Bent’s Fort - a western trading post, offers a step back in time to the culture of the Western US in the early 1800’s.
The Fort in Denver, Colorado, site of the IAA Awards Banquet.
The conference hotel, Sheraton Denver Downtown, is located in the heart of downtown on the famous 16th, a pedestrian hub of shopping, dining and entertainment. Denver, the Mile-high City, is exactly 1 mile above sea level and boasts an array of entertainment opportunities indoors and outdoors.
16th Street Pedestrian Mall.
Call For Papers Abstract submission is now open for presentations and the poster session. The deadline for submissionfor presentation abstracts is February 15, 2014. The deadline for poster abstract submission is April 22, 2014.
To submit an abstract please go to the following link:http://www.anaplastology.org/denver2014/abstracts
Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Medical Modeling,
Technovent & Steco
Things to do in Denver
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Denver Art Museum
Housed within two architecturally stunning buildings you will find the world's greatest collection of Native American art and 68,000 other art objects, including works from European masters, Old West classics and phenomenal traveling exhibits. There are little hidden architectural gems throughout the DAM… make sure to visit the Level One Restrooms in the North Building for an amusing auditory surprise.
Colorado State Capitol Building The golden-domed Colorado State Capitol is one of the prominent features in the Denver skyline. This beautiful neoclassical building serves as a sort of museum to Colorado history and free tours are offered Monday through Friday. Request the Historical tour, Mr. Brown’s Attic tour, or a Legislative tour online.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado's Number 1 attraction is 71 miles from Denver and offers an unforgettable trip into the heart of the Rocky Mountains. More than 350 miles of trails meander to valleys of wildflowers, thundering waterfalls, high alpine lakes and craggy, snow-capped peaks. See elk, moose and big horn sheep, while hawks and eagles circle overhead. At the park entrance the historic resort village of Estes Park offers shopping and dining.
Coors Field Baseball Stadium Coors Field is the third-oldest Major League ballpark in the National League. Tours of Coors Field are generally 75 to 80 minutes long and provide a behind-the-scenes look at one of the premier ballparks in Major League Baseball. There will be a game on June 2nd against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Things to do in Denver
LoDo Historic Distr ict
Lower Downtown, or "LoDo" as it is affectionately known, is a thriving, mixed-use neighborhood of 25 square blocks located in Denver's premier historic district. This area is filled with turn-of-the-century warehouses, now home to 90 brewpubs, 20 art galleries, and nearly 100 restaurants and clubs. Listen to jazz at El Chapultepec, one of Esquire Magazine's 50 best bars.
Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park
For more than 120 years, Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park, right in the heart of Denver, is a must-see destination for all locals, visitors and families. Operating on 63 acres, this is America’s only downtown theme and water park. Boasting a whopping 53 rides, live entertainment, thrilling roller coasters, and an entire water park. You are sure to find your most thrilling ride!
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Carved from towering red rock monuments, this 9,000-seat arena is one of the world's most renowned concert venues and has hosted everyone from the Beatles to Bruce Springsteen. Listening to a concert here is on the "bucket list" of every true music fan. When there's no concert, the Visitor Center has a museum and Performers' Hall of Fame, while the surrounding park has hiking trails that weave in, around and over the colorful red rocks.
Denver Zoo
A bevy of wonderful creatures on lovely grounds make this the fourth most popular zoo in America! Go underwater with polar bears, or eyeball-to-eyeball with a gorilla. You will get to enjoy a breathtaking recreation of the plains of Africa complete with a pride of lions, and then venture into a rainforest teeming with crocodiles and gila monsters. And don’t moss the phenomenal 10-acre home for the Zoo’s elephants, gibbons, rhinos and more.
2014 Dues Deadline Extended to March 1, 2014
Now that our new website is up and running, we would like to provide everyone with an opportunity to renew their membership. The deadline is March 1, 2014.
Please renew by March 1, 2014 to be include in the printed membership directory. There will be a reminder sent to you by e-mail. Make sure to pay your dues on time this year in order to be included in the 2014 Member Handbook and Directory that will be part of your 2014 membership packet available at the 2014 IAA Annual Educational Conference in Denver.
$99 Zbrush to all 2014 Conference Attendees
The folks at Pixelogic have offered a great benefit to all Denver 2014 conference attendees. They are excited about the post-conference course training in Zbrush for Anaplastologists in Denver. Therefore, they wish to offer a $99 license fee for Zbrush, a digital sculpting program that sells for $795. Those of you who attended the Nashville conference last year may remember the inspiring presentation by Artist, Andrew Cawrse, who uses Zbrush for sculpting his anatomical models.
This benefit is for all attendees to the Conference in Denver. In addition, to support the use within the field, Pixelogic is offering a follow-up webinar. Attendees will receive their license code at the meeting. Sign up now to insure your spot in the post-conference training. Space is limited.
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Tips for quickly processing stable
plaster molds If you need to make quick and stable plaster/gypsum molds, slurry can be used to decrease setting and overall processing time.
Slurry: a thick solution of water and fine ground stone powder. You can make your own slurry while trimming plaster or gypsum molds on a model trimmer: it usually goes to waste, but you can collect it in bottles.
Preparation: Once you have collected the thick paste-like material from your model trimmer, you may have to wait for it to settle in the bottom. Usually within an hour or so it will settle down, then you need to add three parts water to the solution and mix thoroughly.
Use: Mix the slurry before use to ensure the ground stone powder is suspended. Using slurry mix instead of water when mixing your stone saving at least half of the time it takes to make a mold.
Advantage: Molds made with slurry are very strong, difficult to chip, and thermally stable.
It is best to use a dental vibrator for mixing plaster and slurry compositions to remove all air bubbles.
For any questions please e-mail [email protected].
Professional Techniquessubmitted by Kuldeep Raizada
Call for Board Nominations Put your leadership skills into action! Here is your chance to help lead the IAA by running for a position on the Board of Governors. The benefits of elected leadership are many:
• An opportunity to learn and develop leadership, goal-setting, team building, assertiveness, diplomacy, and public speaking skills; • Build your resume and CV; • Play a significant role in advancing your profession; • An opportunity to enhance the value of IAA to the Anaplastology community; •The chance to exchange ideas and perspectives with other leaders in the organization.
Nominations are due by February 28, 2014. Self-nominations are welcome.
For more information about board responsibilities and to self-nominate, please contact Executive Director, Rachel Brooke, at [email protected] or Jan De Cubber, Immediate Past President, at [email protected].
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Members on the MoveThis article features our members who present at conferences around the world. We would like to feature the current topics in our field. If you recently presented, please share your talk title with us at: [email protected].
Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics (AAMP) and International Society for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation (ISMR) The 2013 joint meeting of the AAMP and ISMR was set in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico on October 27-30. Colleagues from around the world, representing a variety of disciplines, joined together to share knowledge and fellowship. The conference site provided breathtaking views at the base of the Sandia Mountains.
Our ISMR and AAMP colleagues presented the latest developments, advances and research in the interdisciplinary management of head and neck cancer, trauma, craniofacial and congenital patients. This year was also the first face to face meeting of the ISMR Special Interest Group in Facial Prosthetic Rehabilitation. This group, which was conceived at the 2010 meeting in Sestri Levante, Italy consists of ISMR members with a specific interest in facial prosthetic treatment. Members present represented eight countries, in disciplines such as Anaplastology, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Engineering and more. The group, led by Anaplastologist and long time IAA member Rosemary Seelaus, met in Santa Ana Pueblo to discuss how to address common questions, problematic limitations, and advancements in facial prosthetic work. If you are interested in learning more about the ISMR Special Interest Group in Facial Prosthetic Rehabilitation please visit the website at https://ismr.site-ym.com/?page=Facial_Prosthetics or contact Rosemary Seelaus [email protected], Peter Evans [email protected], or Suzanne Verma at [email protected].
IAA members who contributed to the scientific program in the 2013 meeting were the following:
Oral Presentations:
David Trainer: A Novel Approach to Osseointegrated Auricular Prosthesis Retention.
Susan Habakuk: Osseointegrated Implants and the Rehabilitation of the Microtia Patient.
Paul Tanner: Depigmented Skin and Phantom Color Measurements for Realistic Prostheses.
Poster Presentations:
Fumi Yoshioka: Workflow of Fabricating Facial Prosthesis using 2 Kinds of 3D Modeling Systems.
Workshops:
Silicone and Magnetic Retention “2013” by Factor II and Technovent.Presenters: John McFall, Mark Waters and David Trainer
Cochlear Vistafix System: Advancements in Bone Anchored Facial Prosthetics Solutions. Presenters: Susan Habakuk and Dr. Bradley P. Pickett
SKAR Meeting in Oslo, Norway, November 28-29, 2013, Meeting of the Scandinavian Anaplastology Association
Oral Presentations:
Jan de Cubber: Silicone: Manipulation Possibilities.
Jan de Cubber: The Implementation of Affordable 3-D Technology into Your Workshop.
Jan de Cubber: The Use of High Consistency Silicones: A Lifetime Dedication.
Workshops:
Modeling an Orbital Epithesis in High Consistency Silicones.Presenter: Jan de Cubber:
Conference Contact:
Sudarat, please share the details about where you work and your position(s) there.
I am a Tenured Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program at the University of Texas (UT) School of Dentistry at Houston. I also have a joint appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Section of Oncologic Dentistry and Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, the UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC), in Houston, Texas.
Please share a bit about your personal and professional background. For example, where are you from originally? What is your educational background and how did that experience lead you to the field of anaplastology?
I am originally from Thailand. I received my Doctor of Dental Surgery with 2nd class honors (1988-1994) from Khon Kaen University, Faculty of Dentistry, Thailand. I completed a three-year prosthodontic training program (1996-1999) and earned a master’s degree in oral biology from the University of Louisville, Kentucky. I also completed a one-year program in maxillofacial prosthetics and dental oncology (1999-2000) from the UT MDACC in Houston.
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Spotlight on an IAA Member:
When I was a dental student, I had a chance to attend a lecture by a Thai maxillofacial prosthodontist who was our country’s first graduate from UT MDACC. He showed many photos of maxillofacial prostheses. His lecture inspired me to one day become a maxillofacial prosthodontist and anaplastologist. When I was a resident at University of Louisville, my master’s degree research project was related to anaplastology. I studied the in vivo effect of adhesive retention on maxillofacial prostheses. My research and clinical mentors were Drs. Lawrence Gettleman and Zafulla Khan. When I was a fellow at MDACC, I found so much joy in doing facial prostheses in conjunction with four additional research projects.
How is your time at work divided between teaching, seeing patients, and doing research?
I teach and direct the residency program three days each week. I also treat patients at the faculty practice one day per week and work on research one day per week. I used to contribute 60% of my time (2003-2008) to managing NIH funded randomized controlled multi-center clinical trials and to treating patients requiring maxillofacial prostheses with a team of anaplastologists, Peggy Wesley and Pattii Montgomery, at MDACC.
Interview conducted by Megan Spindel Thomas
What are some of your research interests? My research focuses on maxillofacial prosthetics and anaplastology. Over a decade I, along with my team members, have investigated color stability and mechanical properties of pigmented maxillofacial prosthetic elastomers to find the best combinations of materials used to make facial prostheses that would last longer. The elastomers were tested under artificial and natural weathering and microwave energy. We have also performed several in vivo studies on the effect of adhesive retention on maxillofacial prostheses.
My collaborators and I have received several grants funding randomized controlled crossover clinical trials related to maxillofacial prosthetics and implant dentistry.
Sudarat Kiat-amnuay, DDS, MS, FACP, FAAMP, FIAOO, BCCA
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Samples of clinical trials are “Multicenter Clinical Trial of Chlorinated Polyethylene for Maxillofacial Prosthetics”, “Randomized Control Single Crossover Clinical Trial Comparing Patients' Quality of Life Using Two Different Implant Supported Overdenture Designs”, and “A Randomized Clinical Split Mouth Study Comparing Conventional Techniques and Laser for Second Stage Implant Uncovery”.
What are the most challenging and rewarding parts of your work?
Being a foreign graduate dentist (English is a second language) pursuing graduate studies in the US to fulfill my dream of becoming a maxillofacial prosthodontist and anaplastologist, I parted from my family and my familiar world to explore the new world. I was very fortunate to have found many mentors who helped me reach my professional goal in 4 years. Their support gave me the solid foundation for continuing my passion in research related to anaplastology and maxillofacial prosthetics for more than 17 years.
What do you think the future holds for anaplastologists and our patients? Is there a particular topic that you'd like to learn more about at future IAA conferences?
The overall mortality rate for oral cavity and skin cancers today is relatively low, due to early detection and better treatment. But the excellent survival rate brings more patients to the anaplastology
and maxillofacial prosthetic clinic for rehabilitation. In addition, there will always be a need for extraoral maxillofacial prostheses although reconstructive surgery remains the treatment of choice. Cancer and trauma patients often 1) are medically unsuited for lengthy and repeated surgery under general anesthesia; 2) cannot afford extensive surgical procedures; 3) are emotionally unable to cope with repeated hospitalizations and removal from their families; 4) have specific defects unsuitable for surgical correction; 5) need removable prostheses in order to detect possible recurrence of the tumors; 6) require an interim method of rehabilitation between multiple treatments; or 7) have an old prosthesis that requires replacements.
I am very grateful to be a member of the IAA, to be part of the Editorial Board and a contributor to our Journal, and to be a board certified clinical anaplastologist. I am excited to see that the first ever Walter Spohn Educational Fund Grant will be available for IAA members next year. This grant supports education and research projects in facial and somatic prosthetics. I do hope to see more quality educational and research publications in our Journal and more scientific and research presentations at the annual IAA meetings by members. I also hope to see, in the near future, a table clinic competition! (NOTE: I would love to present 15-year research studies in color stability of maxillofacial prosthetic elastomers at a future meeting!)
Did you have an interest in art before focusing on anaplastology?
To be honest, not really! In Thailand, we do not promote art as much as we do here in the US. I did not realize that I have this hidden treasure in me until I discovered it when I arrived here. I also think that my passion has pushed me to become very artistic in what I do in anaplastology and maxillofacial prosthetics and cosmetic dentistry. Special thanks to the first Thai maxillofacial prosthodontist who inspired me, my mentor anaplastologist, Peggy Wesley and my mentor maxillofacial prosthodontist, Dr. James Lemon, for giving me a chance to find the artist inside me.
What's fun about living where you do? What are your interests and hobbies outside of work?
I love Houston! It is the 4th largest city and one of the most diverse cities in the US. I have the privilege of working in the Texas Medical Center—the world’s largest medical center and world-renowned cancer center.
I love spending time around my three girls (ages 9, 7 and 3) and my husband. We enjoy traveling to different parts of the city, the country and the world, and enjoy trying many different cuisines and learning about different cultures. We love cooking and baking for family and friends! We also enjoy taking the girls for swim lessons and swim meets and are their cheerleaders. We love watching our girls perform martial arts, dance, piano, and violin recitals, and hearing them speak different languages!
Spotlight on an IAA Member: Sudarat Kiat-amnuay
It was an honor to have the opportunity to speak on my father’s behalf while attending my first IAA conference, on May 2013 in Nashville.
This is a story about a man who found a way to start out with so very little to achieve such grand accomplishments. Despite the many challenges he faced, his perseverance drove him to do what he loves and taught him to never give up on his life’s mission.
Iraj Moslehi is the only anaplastologist in Iran. There he has labored tirelessly for the past 12 years, dedicating his efforts to providing maxillofacial, ocular and somatic prosthetic rehabilitation to those in need. As a member of the IAA since 2001, my father has had the longing desire to attend one of the association’s annual conferences. Yet he has been unable, due to the extreme difficulty and expense involved in obtaining a travel visa. Nevertheless, Iraj has come to depend on his membership to stay updated and connected with those members he has reached out to from across the globe.
Iraj has been a sculptor, painter, and mold maker for most of his life. His art has always been his passion, but not always his vocation. After retiring from a thirty year professional position as an executive manager of a local social services organization, Iraj embarked on a new career. One day, not long after his retirement from the agency, Iraj was moved by a young food delivery man in the street. The young man was struggling in the summer heat of Tehran with a thick scarf, in an attempt
to conceal the fact that he was missing an ear.Iraj took the image of that young man home with him. It was engraved indelibly in his mind for weeks afterward. This gave him the impetus to experiment, in an attempt to create the perfect prosthetic ear. First he sculpted in clay, then he tried foam, wood, and finally ended up with a very good likeness of an ear molded in silicone.From that single encounter, he knew what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. In that instant of holding that ear in his hand, he decided to use his abilities to help those in need. He especially wanted to help those who had been maimed so badly during the eight-year war between Iran and Iraq.
In May 2001, through extensive searching, Iraj was granted a scholarship to attend a training course at the Velten Institute for Anaplastology in Germany.It was only a ten-day course, but it was the first opportunity for Iraj to receive any formal training in the field. After completing the course, Iraj returned to Iran with silicone and tools in his bag, and great enthusiasm in his heart.
He immediately faced a daunting string of challenges, beginning with a complete lack of support from the insurance companies, which viewed such work aesthetic and therefore unnecessary.
My father’s lab began in the corner of my mom’s kitchen. It was so interesting for us to witness his passion for anaplastology. I can still remember those days, getting ready for dinner, my mother at the stove cooking stew,
Dear Iraj Moslehi,
On behalf of the IAA Board of Directors, I am proud and honored to inform you that you were nominated and chosen to be awarded the 2013 Humanitarian Award.
This very special award is not given out every year by the association. In fact, this award has only been awarded twice in the past. The IAA Humanitarian Award is given in recognition of volunteer services which benefit patients.
Your dedication and devotion to help people in need in Iran has not gone unnoticed by your colleagues around the world. You are an inspiration for the profession.
Respectfully, Jan De Cubber, President IAA 2012-2013
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Iraj Moslehi, recipient of the IAA's 2013 Humanitarian Award
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and my father next to her sculpting wax fingers and ears. Ultimately his persistence paid off, and my father finally established his Anaplastology clinic in Tehran. Since then, Iraj has had to face many obstacles. Iran’s strict import bans made it nearly impossible to acquire the necessary equipment and materials. For example, once, after much time and expense, Iraj finally received a package of silicone, only to find the customs officers had confiscated half of its contents during their strict inspections. After that we never could get anything by mail. He then aligned himself with hospitals, medical clinics, and health departments; as well as with other specialists, such as ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists, orthopedic surgeons, and cosmetic surgeons. Iraj began attending and participating in different conferences in Iran to introduce the field of Anaplastology to the public.
In spite of all the difficulties he has faced, Iraj emphasized that he never gave up, and has even encouraged me and my brother to learn and pursue his career. Iraj is contacted by thousands of people in need of treatment each year. He does his best to help everyone in need, despite the frequent shortage of proper equipment and materials. Presently insurance companies still do not support his services, but he continues to make ocular, maxillofacial and somatic prosthetics for his patients in private, and often with little or sometimes with no compensation.
Iraj recognizes that along with the physical recovery, there is also an emotional journey that his patients must undertake. People come to Iraj for help from very remote parts of Iran and even from other neighboring countries. These are individuals with unique customs and cultures. He treats all of his patients with kindness, gentleness, and honesty. My father has a great relationship with his patients, and they laugh a lot together. Their visits are emotionally therapeutic.
Iraj believes that the International Anaplastology Association allows for a necessary dialogue amongst its members, regardless of their locations. Members can transfer knowledge and share experiences and because of this, their patients continue to benefit the most. Iraj relies on the association's online updates to stay connected with his international peers.
His paper, titled "New Methods for Coloring Silicone" was selected for the 18th Annual IAA Conference in San Diego, California. Though he was not able to attend this conference, Iraj was honored to have his paper accepted. Since 2007 he has been a member of the Editorial Board of the IAA magazine.
In June of this year, the International Anaplastology Association, at its 27th Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, honored my father by awarding him the IAA Humanitarian Award for his selfless work in Iran. Although Iraj himself was unable to attend the ceremony due to Iran’s travel restrictions, I was fortunate to accept the award on his behalf, and even played a prerecorded video of Iraj’s acceptance speech. Humanitarianism is an ethic of kindness, benevolence, and sympathy extended universally and impartially to all human beings.
During my stay in Iran I tried hard to get this story published by any media in my country, but disappointingly, I realized that the country remains uninformed about this important field. Nevertheless, my father continues to treat those in need, one personat a time.
Thank you my wonderful Dad for being such an inspiration in my life.
Sara MoslehiAnaplastologist
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Nashville Recap
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That afternoon, we were treated to a keynote presentation by Andrew Cawrse who excited the audience with his presentation on combining traditional anatomical modeling with new digital technologies which are now more affordable and user friendly than we have seen in the past. After this presentation, there was talk to follow up with a course on digital sculpting technology for IAA members including Zbrush and possibly support from Pixologic, one the world’s leading educators in digital artistry.
The second day of sessions proved to be just as exciting and inspiring as day one. We were treated to a very rare opportunity to hear from keynote speaker, world renowned sculptor and photographer, Evan Penny. Mr. Penny shared the evolution of his work and thought process over the years with some beautiful examples of his work showing stunning realism and the unique art of silicone. His open sharing of his work and processes was very inspiring to many in the room.
Treasurer - David Robinson
Secretary - Colette ShraderDirector - Jiri RosickyDirector - Suzanne Verma
Andrew Cawrse
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The feedback is in from the attendee survey and the overwhelming response is that the 27th Annual Educational Conference, The Art of Anaplastology, held in Nashville Tennessee, was a huge success! As Program Chair of the conference I would like to start off this recap of the event by thanking our very special keynote speakers, our invited speakers, our sponsors and of course, all the participants who joined us and helped to keep this annual tradition of learning, sharing, inspiring and connecting alive.
The event started off with a packed room for the Pre-Conference Course: Advancements in Bone Anchored facial Prosthetics in the Digital Age. The attendees were welcomed to Nashville by Dr. David Haynes of Vanderbilt
University Medical Center. Professor Anders Tjellstrom from Goteborg, Sweden gave a keynote presentation which was then followed by presentations of the latest technologies with case presentations to illustrate these technologies in use. Hands on treatment planning and implementation followed with our sponsors and presenters. The course was very well received by all.
The evening following the course was the grand reception to meet and greet all the attendees arriving for the event. On display in the hall were ten excellent poster presentations and some great products and displays from our sponsors. The food and refreshments were an extravagant display typical of what we do in America… “go big or go home” as they fondly say. A great time was had by all!
The conference was opened with a keynote presentation by Dr. David Kaylie from Duke University Medical Center sharing a case study which outlined the importance of the domains of treatment in clinical anaplastology. A special presentation was given to Professor Anders Tjellstrom. He was awarded the Walter Spohn Award by our association in April 2013 at a symposium in Goteborg Sweden honoring his lifetime of service as he has now retired. At our conference, Jan De Cubber presented him with a lifetime honorary membership to the IAA. We all hope to see him at our future meetings!
After a nice lunch, the Annual General Meeting was held. Our attendance was very good this year. The annual elections were held at the meeting and the 2013 - 2014 Board of Directors is as follows:
Anders Tjellstrom..
Displays from our sponsors
President - Jay McClennenVice President - Amanda Behr Vice President-Elect - Marcelo de OliveiraImmediate Past President - Jan de Cubber
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A very special presentation was then given by Sara Moslehi by request of this conference chair. Sara shared the story of her father’s unrelenting determination to provide anaplastology services to people in need in his country of Iran, despite having no support from the government and constant difficulties in acquiring the needed lab equipment and supplies. Following her presentation, the IAA awarded the Humanitarian Award to Iraj Moslehi. Sara played a video of Iraj acknowledging acceptance of the award to a standing ovation.
With the scientific sessions completed, it was now time to get dressed and ready for the Annual Awards Banquet, Denim and Diamonds, which was held in a beautiful historic hall just down the street from the conference hotel. The banquet was catered by a famous local restaurant known for traditional Southern cuisine. After dinner, it was time for the presentation of the awards. To everyone’s delight and surprise, once all the votes from the delegates were totaled, Jiri Rosicky and his team was the winner of all three!!
The awards were as follows:
2013 Best Poster Presentation Award 2013 Best Oral Presentation Award2013 Da Vinci Award for Exemplary Case Presentation
Congratulations to Jiri Rosicky, Ales Grygar, Mario Paravan, Martin Paciorek and Lucie Maliskova!
The President’s Plaque was then awarded by outgoing Immediate Past President Paula Sauerborn to Jan De Cubber in recognition of his dedicated service to our association. Our many thanks go to Jan.
Barbara Spohn-Lillo then took the stage to present the award in her father’s name, the Walter Spohn award. This year the association was proud to give this award jointly to Dr. Robert Erb and Doretta Erb to recognize their excellence in creativity, outstanding research, and inspiration to the profession.
In Barb’s speech she said: I think my father would have wanted an awardee to embrace the values that he held close to his heart. Some of those values would include empathy for the patient, technical knowledge of the materials used to help the patient, ability to mesh creativity and knowledge together to best treat the patient and the professionalism to make it all happen. The Erbs embrace all those values. What my father added without effort, was his ability to inspire, and I believe the Erbs do
this as well. Our congratulations to Bob and Doretta!
The awards were then followed by a night to remember! We were treated to a five piece Bluegrass band headed by Nashville musician Brad Benge. You can see a few of the songs performed on our stage that night by going to these links: http://youtu.be/dyQaNn8ms_o http://youtu.be/I02rgZFo_YQ
Along with poker and roulette tables was a chance to dress up in
Sara Moslehi
Mario Paravan, Martin Paciorek, Jiri Rosicky, Lucie Maliskova & Ales Grygar
Dr. Robert Erb & Doretta Erb
something western and have an old time photo taken with friends. There were lots of laughs and fun had by all.
The next morning was the hands-on workshops which were filled to capacity. Participants were able to learn clay sculpting techniques with Evan Penny, gold bar design and construction with David Morrison, iris painting techniques with Scott Fiscus and a color workshop with Paul Tanner. My many thanks to Evan, David, Scott and Paul for all the careful preparation they did for their workshops and for getting up so early on Saturday after a late night at the banquet to set up for the participants.
Along with the overwhelmingly positive response of the conference from the survey, we received some very good comment and suggestions to continue to plan these great educational events for our industry. All of these comments have been shared with the 2014 Conference Planning Committee. We hope to see all of you in beautiful Denver, Colorado! Mark your calendars and save the date: May 28 – 31, 2014.
Yours Sincerely,
Jay McClennen2013 Conference ChairIAA President
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Iris painting with Scott FiscusColor with Paul Tanner
Gold bar design with David Morrison
Clay sculpting techniques with Evan Penny
The IAA’s new website debuted December 1, 2013. The website received a major upgrade which includes the latest security features and an improved administrative interface. When the upgrade was performed, a new design was unveiled that enables us to keep content current on the site. The site has a different look, but you will adjust quickly since the content organization is similar to our current site. Look for an e-mail update with new features of the website as they are launched.
Available now:Renew your membershipRegister for the Denver meeting
Membership: Listing of members searchable by name or location. Map of members
Features available soon: Download articles from the Journal of Facial and Somato Prosthetics.
So please browse the new site and send comments and suggestions to [email protected].
Anaplastology.org Gets a New Look
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Panels of speakers will answer prepared questions about a topic with demonstrations as appropriate and will take audience questions live. These collaborative roundtable sessions will be an opportunity for
International Anaplastology Association Webinar Series
The IAA Education Committee is happy to announce a new addition to our webinar series:
• Rationale for infection control & safety•Hand washing & hand care
• Personal protective equipment• Use of surface barriers
• Use of germicides• Instrument reprocessing • Concepts in unit-dosing
• Infection control specific to digital informatics•Idiosyncrasies specific to safety in materials,
and clinical and laboratory techniques
Roundtables in Anaplastology
Suzanne Verma and Raghu Puttaiah - Available March 2014
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Topics include:
• Research
• Materials
• Tips and tricks on sculpting and mold making
• Patient care
• Osseointegration
• Technology
Infection Control & Safety Applications for Anaplastology
Dr. Raghu Puttaiah is a tenured Professor in Diagnostic Science at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, a Public Health Dentist and the first Johnson & Johnson Medical Inc. Post-Doctoral Fellow in Infectious Disease Control in Dentistry. He crafted the Dental Safety Standards for India through the Dental Council of India, helped many countries with developing infection control protocols and has trained multiple researchers in dental safety.
Dr. Puttaiah is an active researcher who has presented over 100 original research abstracts, and published multiple book
chapters and research papers. He is a reviewer for Journal of Dental Education, Journal of the American Dental Association, International Dental Journal and Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice.
Dr. Puttaiah has been an invited speaker on dental infection control and safety in the United States, India, Mexico, United Kingdom, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Italy and Russia. He has developed multiple programs and courses on dental infection control and occupational safety, and has developed a CD/DVD/online program and video podcasts for handheld devices.
About the Presenter: Dr. Raghu Puttaiah
Anaplastology is a unique field that encounters many Laboratory Technology and Prosthodontics concerns. Therefore, training in Infection Control and Occupational Safety oriented specifically to Anaplastology is very important and will include aspects and procedures that are quite different from general dental practice needs. This training program specific to Anaplastology will include generally accepted concepts and principles of safety addressing:
This streaming online program will be hosted on a platform where users can register, view and take a test to obtain a certificate of training. The initial training is an online course with a special session for questions and answers via live webinar.
the IAA community to gather and discuss tips and techniques throughout the year. The sessions will be webcast and allow for interaction from all participants. We recognize that our members are spread throughout the world and do not always have an opportunity to travel.
These sessions will encourage collaboration and allow our community to meet more regularly in an open forum. We will survey our membership to determine the topics of most interest.
Please look for the announcement of the first session in Winter 2014.
If you would like to share your ideas or participate as a panelist, please contact Amanda Behr:[email protected].
At our 26th Annual Conference in Belgium, we were first introduced to THE WORTHWHILE MILE, a project to increase awareness about the field of facial and somato prosthetic rehabilitation and to raise funds for the Walter Spohn Education Fund. The fund is a grant program established to provide financial support for education and research in Anaplastology. The project was developed by Erin Stevens, who received her Anaplastology training at the University of Illinois at Chicago Maxillofacial Prosthetics Clinic. Stevens recognized the need for an improved understanding of our services among the public, as well as doctors, and she began exploring solutions to actively support this need. In the spring of 2012, after recruiting a team of ambassadors for Anaplastology, she founded the Facial Prosthetics Initiatives Network (FPIN) and launched the first Worthwhile Mile -- a 1,000 mile cycling campaign in support of the Walter Spohn Education Fund. After great success, she vowed to carry the project forward by opening it up to multiple riders. There is more power in numbers, right?
This past summer, Stevens lead a team of 28 cyclists on a 4,000 mile trip across the United States, coast to coast. She used this opportunity to prepare herself for the expansion of the Worthwhile Mile into a multi-rider project. We are excited to inform you that THE WORTHWHILE MILE's ride for the Walter Spohn Education Fund (wm4WSEF) is open for registration!
The Worthwhile Mile Ride for the Walter Spohn Education Fund
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The wm4WSEF Ride will take place June 2-9, 2014. The route will travel from Denver to Durango, Colorado,
exploring over 400 miles of the beautiful Rocky Mountains!
Erin Stevens, founder of the Facial Prosthetics Initiatives Network and the Worthwhile Mile
Riders of all levels are encouraged to join the team. For all details about the project, please visit www.worthwhilemile.com.
In Memoriam:Thomas Werner Schulz
July 11, 1950 - January 24, 2014
Tom Schulz, a longtime member and past President of the IAA has passed away. A remembrance gathering is scheduled for Sunday, February 16, 2014, from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Back Yard Coffee Company in Redwood City, California, USA.
Any cards or thoughts may be mailed to:
Becky, Eric, and Christopher Schulz
1381 Woodland AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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United States CMS Update New CMS-1500 Claim Form must be submitted on April 1, 2014. The CMS-1500 claim form has been updated for ICD-10. Form Version 02/12 will replace the CMS-1500 claim form, 08/05, effective for claims received on/after April 1, 2014.
Below are key dates for compliance with the claim submission rules:
•Medicare began accepting claims on the revised form, version 02/12, on January 6, 2014; •Medicare will continue to accept claims on the old form, version 08/05, through March 31, 2014; •On April 1, 2014, Medicare will only accept paper claims on the revised CMS-1500 claim form, version 02/12; and •On and after April 1, 2014, Medicare will no longer accept claims on the old CMS-1500 claim form, version 08/05.
For more details, please follow the below link:https://med.noridianmedicare.com/web/jeb/article-detail/-/view/10525/new-cms-1500-claim-form-must-be-submitted-on-april-1-2014
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