1st Symposium in Klagenfurt with open topics for taking stock.

For the first time, participants from Germany and Switzerland (approx. 30 participants) were present.

The SubARGE (Sub-Working Group) was established by Dr. Heribert Rainer, Dr. Richard Permann, and Prof. Dr. Rudolf Fries.
Dr. Richard Permann was appointed as the next head of the SubARGE.

2nd Symposium in Linz, Topic: “Impression taking in defect prosthetics and epithetics”.

Approximately 50 participants.
Decision made regarding the holding of further symposia in Linz and the publication of conference proceedings. Dr. Joachim Obwegesser was appointed as the next head of the SubARGE.

3rd Symposium in Linz, Topic: Proven and new materials in orofacial prosthetics”

Resolution to hold the symposium annually and to establish a separate association. The reason is the increasing number of foreign members who cannot be members of a sub-group anchored within the Austrian Society for Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine (ÖGZMK).

Founding of the association “Society for Surgical Prosthetics and Epithetics”

by the proponent committee Dr. Joachim Obwegeser, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernd Gattinger, ZT Albert Kurz, ZT Christian Kreuzer and ZT Franz Mayrhauser. Statutes were revised by Christian Kreuzer.

4th International Symposium in Linz, Topic: “Retention options in orofacial prosthetics”.

First Annual General Meeting of the newly founded society. All former members agree to the conversion of their membership and accept the statutes. First-time participation of colleagues from France.

5th International Symposium in Linz, Topic: “Interdisciplinary cooperation in the care of people with jaw and facial injuries”.

For the first time, participants from Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and Hungary.

6th International Symposium in Linz Topic: “New and proven methods in surgical prosthetics and epithetics”

Participation of the President and Honorary Secretary of the IMPT and new colleagues from Albania, India and the USA.
New President: Prof. Dr. Gottfried Reitemeier

Development of further training recommendations for those working with epitheses

Led by Prof. Dr. Gottfried Reitemeier (University Hospital Dresden), participation of dental technician Christian Kreuzer at the 10th Congress of the American Anaplastology Association (AAA) in Indianapolis

7th International Symposium in Linz, Topic: “Possibilities and Limits in Surgical Prosthetics and Epithetics”.

Dental technician Christian Kreuzer proposes that the 10th International Symposium be held jointly with the AAA. A first draft of the continuing education recommendations will be presented.

8th International Symposium in Linz, Topic: “Therapy optimization in surgical prosthetics and epithetics with special consideration of psychology and psychosomatics”.

Continuing education recommendations for the “IASPE-Certified Epithetist” were adopted. A decision was made to hold the 10th International Symposium jointly with the AAA. Prof. Dr. Gottfried Reitemeier was re-elected as President.

9th International Symposium in Linz, Topic: “Treatment options in surgical prosthetics and epithetics”.

Participation of Gillian F. Duncan (AAA) and 2 IMPT members in the symposium
Handover of the presidency from Prof. Dr. Gottfried Reitermeier to Prof. Dr. Bernd Gattinger.

First course following the further training recommendations at the Hornheide specialist clinic

10th International Symposium in Linz, topic: “State of the Art – Conference – Going into the next Millennium” together with the 13th Congress of the AAA.

more than 220 participants from 28 nations
President: Prof. Dr. Bernd Gattinger

11th International Symposium in Linz
Topic: “Congenital Deformities of the Head and Neck Region”

President: Prof. Dr. Bernd Gattinger

12th International Symposium in Linz, Topic: “Materials in jaw and facial prosthetics – Combined midface defects and their treatment”.

The revised version of the continuing education recommendations, authored by Prof. Dr. Gottfried and Prof. Dr. Bernd Reitemeier, was adopted.
President: Prof. Dr. Alfred Renk

13th International Symposium in Linz, Topic: “Impression taking in maxillofacial prosthetics”.

President: Prof. Dr. Alfred Renk

14th International Symposium in Linz, Topic: “Quality assurance in surgical prosthetics and epithetics and surgical and epithetic reconstruction of auricular defects”.

President: Prof. Dr. Alfred Renk

15th International Symposium in Linz, Topic: “Evaluation of success from a surgical, surgical-prosthetic and epithetic point of view”.

President: Prof. Dr. Alfred Renk

16th International Symposium, in Linz, Topic: “Failures, errors and dangers in surgical prosthetics and epithetics”.

Amendment to the statutes: the board of directors will be elected for a term of 4 years.
President: Prof. Dr. Karin Wieselmann-Penkner

17th International Symposium – Hornheide Specialist Clinic (Münster),
Topic: “Surgical and epithetic reconstruction of eyelid and orbital defects”.

President: Prof. Dr. Karin Wieselmann-Penkner

International symposium cancelled, President: Dr. Dr. Volker Schwipper

18th International Symposium – AKh in Linz, Austria, Topic: “Computer-aided manufacturing of surgical-prosthetic treatment devices”

President: Dr. Dr. Volker Schwipper

19th International Symposium – Hornheide Specialist Clinic Münster, Germany Topic: “20 Years of IASPE – Present and Future of Epithetics”

President: Dr. Dr. Hubert Ofner

20th International Symposium – AHK in Linz, Austria, Topic: “Psychosocial Effects of Facial Defects”

President: Dr. Dr. Hubert Ofner

Update of the continuing education guidelines by the board

21st International Symposium – Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany, Topic: “Fixation Techniques in Surgical Prosthetics and Epithetics”

President: PD Dr. med. Philippe Federspil

22nd International Symposium – AKh Linz, Austria; Topic: Prosthetic and epithetic care of pediatric patients.

President: PD Dr. med. Philippe Federspil

23rd International Symposium – Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany; Topic: Innovations in surgical prosthetics and epithetics.

President: PD Dr. med. Philippe Federspil

Update of the continuing education guidelines by the board

24th International Symposium – AKh Linz, Austria; Topic: Border areas of surgical prosthetics and epithetics.

President: PD Dr. med. Philippe Federspil

International symposium cancelled due to the Corona pandemic
Online symposium with IMPT

25th International Symposium Pentahotel Leipzig, Germany, Topic: Fixation strategies for defects in the head and neck area

President: Dr. Horst-Uwe Klapper

26th International Symposium Courtyard by Marriott Linz, Austria, Topic: What’s new in surgical prosthetics and epithetics? / MDR – curse or blessing?

President: Dr. Horst-Uwe Klapper