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THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF
FIXED PROSTHODONTICS
Corporate Sponsor Benefits
and Opportunities
…Lasting Commitment to Excellence…
www.fixedprosthodontics.org

AAFP Mission
The mission of The American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics is to foster
excellence in the fields of prosthodontics, implant and esthetic dentistry. The
Academy over its 60- year history has proudly represented the discipline of fixed
prosthodontics for the dental profession. The mission of the Academy is to
accomplish four goals:
Provide
Leading-edge
Educational
Enrichment
Promote
Patient Care
Excellence
Recognize
Teaching
Excellence
Support
Prosthodontic
Research
Origin and Heritage
The American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics will continue to be the leading
national voice of fixed prosthodontics. Its membership is composed of educators,
clinical practitioners, and researchers of this important discipline of dentistry.
The purpose of this organization is to achieve, by mutual study and cooperation,
activities reflecting a high and ethical standard of practice, teaching and
research in the art and science of crown and bridge prosthodontics.
The Academy had its origin in 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. The three men who
deserve credit for the concept and preliminary planning for the Academy were: Dr.
Stanley D. Tylman, Dr. Claude R. Baker, and Dr. George H. Moulton. These men of
vision rallied other important leaders in the field. Together, they planned an
organizational meeting that took place at the Stevens Hotel on February 5, 1951.
Those present at that meeting were: Doctors Stanley D. Tylman, Arthur O.
Klaffenbach, Robert P. Dressel, Alver Selberg, Charles E. Peterka, Earl A.
Nelson, Claude R. Baker, and George H. Moulton. Dr. Baker was chosen as
temporary chairman and Dr. Moulton as temporary secretary.
The next meeting was at French Lick, Indiana, on March 19, 1951, where the
tentative Constitution and Bylaws were presented for approval. Charter members
were initiated into the Academy on 2, 1952, in Chicago, making this the first
annual meeting. The Academy have continued to grow and expand national and
international membership to the present total of over 600 active and life members
in 20 different countries.
Members of today have a proud heritage in the Academy. We continue to dedicate
ourselves to the pursuit of knowledge, truth, and competency in research, in
teaching, and in the clinical practice of crown and bridge prosthodontics.
Dr. Jesse Bullard
44 th President of the Academy

Annual Meeting
As the leader for the discipline of
fixed prosthodontics, the Academy
offers the premier clinical and
scientific meeting. The AAFP is a
select organization that identifies
its membership based upon a
clinician’s interest and
commitment to the highest
standards of fixed prosthodontic
therapy. Recognized national and
world leaders in patient care are
at the podium and in the audience.
The meeting is held annually at
the end of February and parallels
the Chicago Dental Society
Midwinter Meeting.
The AAFP Annual Meeting includes a 2- day scientific session
with classroom seating, a large exhibit hall, poster
presentations, and organized time for business meetings,
awards presentations, and fellowship. The Chicago Marriott
Downtown on Michigan Avenue provides an incredible venue
for learning and fellowship for the annual average of 650
registrants. Specialists and general dentists representing
more than 20 countries attend this outstanding event.
The unique annual meeting energy arises from more than
exceptional presentations in an outstanding venue. Energy
further rises from vigor of attending young clinicians. On
average, half of the advanced prosthodontics residents in the
United States attend. The meeting is an amazing
opportunity for them to speak with leaders in the
field and learn one- on- one from them about fixed
prosthodontics as they develop their practice visions.
Exhibits
A 7 th floor ballroom immediately adjacent to the
scientific session houses the exhibit hall. Participants
have direct access and ample opportunity to visit the
exhibitors to purchase and learn of product
availability. Approximately 35 exhibitors are onsite
each year, and the exhibit floor is open from
Friday morning through Saturday noon.
All attendees spend time in the exhibit hall.
Proximity of the exhibits allow for convenient
traffic flow between exhibits and the scientific
session. Breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon
breaks are held in the exhibit hall. Each social
event in the exhibit hall is an opportunity for
sponsorship. Events are named for the sponsor.

A cademy Luncheon
The Annual Luncheon is a plated dinner for
600 where formal recognition of excellence in
the art and science of fixed prosthodontics
occurs. The luncheon is a high- profile
Academy tradition that facilitates ongoing
organizational activities. Formal recognition
of corporate sponsorship is a highlight.
A wards recognizing achievements by noted
clinicians, academicians, advanced
prosthodontics students and dental students
are presented. New officers are recognized,
and new members are inducted.
Beyond the excellent scientific program, the
luncheon promotes and represents the Academy’s
lasting commitment to excellence. The luncheon is a
social and business event that literally breathes life
into the organization and promotes continuity.
C amaraderie and fellowship among members and
guests is further promoted. The Annual Luncheon is
the Academy premier social event.
Annual Reception
The annual reception is an informal event held
immediately following the last presentation of the
Friday scientific session. All registrants attend this
event, because the Scientific Session is held
immediately adjacent to the Exhibit Hall Ballroom.
Exhibitors have opportunities for contact with the
meeting attendees. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverage
are served.
Poster Presentation
Academy members, Tylman Research Awardees and
guests present posters focusing on clinical and
research areas pertinent to the discipline of fixed
prosthodontics. The poster presentations will be held
during the annual reception, adjacent to the Exhibit
Hall Ballroom, and clinicians have opportunity for
learning through one- on- one interchange. This special
venue provides unique opportunity for learning,
fellowship and interaction with exhibitors.
AFP Awards
The AAFP has a 62 - year history of members setting the standard for excellence.
The Academy through renowned awards recognizes excellence in service to the
discipline, excellence in predoctoral and postdoctoral teaching, and
excellence in student research.
The George H. Moulton Award for Outstanding Achievement in the
Art and Science of Fixed Prosthodontics is the highest award
bestowed by the Academy. The award recognizes Academy members
who have made significant impact on the art and science of fixed
prosthodontics and demonstrated lifetime service to the

discipline. Dr. George Moulton, an Academy founder, was the sixth Academy
President and first recipient of the Award
Moulton Award Recipients
The Stanley D. Tylman Research
1992 George Moulton
Ernest Nuttall,
Grant and Award P rogram has
1993
Max Kornfeld
recognized excellence in advanced
prosthodontic student research for 30
years. The Tylman Award stands as a
masthead for the Academy at the
national level. The Tylman program
funds research and recognizes
excellence in completed research among
the investigations it funds.
T ylman Award Recipients
1979 James Ciesco
1981 Timothy Hart
1983 David Alan Chance
1984 Jeffrey Hudgins
1985 George Kay
1986 Anthony Dickinson
1987 Izchak Bartzilay
1988 Susan Brackett
1990 Shane White
1993 Louis Menegotto
1994 Syet Faheem Rasool
1995 Fonda Robinson
1996 Paula Yliheikkila
1997 Kevin O’Boyle
1998 David Gratton
1999 Douglas Ford
2000 Reza Heshmati
2001 Salman Lakhani
2002 Periklis Proussaefs
2003 Luis Keys
2004 Vanessa Swain
2005 Philip Tan
2006 Kelly Copps Wood
2007 Heather Conrad
2008 Keith Guzaitis
2009 Islam Khasawneh
2010 Daniel Domagala
2011 Seok- Hwan Cho
2012 Monica Parekh
A cademy Statistics
Competitive
research grants
provided by the
Academy allow
advanced
prosthodontics
students to
complete
1994 Robert J. Nelson
1995 Everitt V. Payne
1996 Samuel E. Guyer
1997 Roland Dykema
1998 Herbert T. Shillingburg, Jr.
1999 Not Awarded
2000 Lloyd L. Miller
2001 Ralph Yuodelis
2002 Robert S. Staffanou
2003 Maurice H. Martel
2004 Ronald D. Woody
2005 Charles J. Goodacre
2006 Kenneth Malament
2007 Stephen D. Campbell
2008 Don G. Garver
2009 Steven A. Aquilino
2010 Harold Litvak
2011 Bill B. Lefler
2012 Denny M. Smith
projects and submit research manuscripts in
competition for the Tylman Award. The top
three research manuscripts each year are
recognized at the Annual Meeting, and the First
Place recipient presents at the large scientific
session. Manuscripts arising from this program
are published. Tylman Award recipients have
consistently become recognized leaders in
practice, academic and research environments.
The Tylman Research Program meets each arm
of the Academy mission It promotes research
and improves patient care through learning at
the meeting and through publication.
The Claude R. Baker Faculty
Award is presented to young fixed
prosthodontic educators in
recognition of exceptional
Annual session attendance 650- 750
Average guest/student attendance 350
Average advanced prosthodontics resident
attendance
accomplishment in
pre- doctoral teaching.
It acknowledges
excellence in teaching
demonstrated by
innovative teaching
methods, student
awards, and
exceptional course
work. Recipients are
significant
contributors to the
field of fixed
prosthodontics
through publications, presentations, and service to the profession. Claude R.
Baker was the first Academy President.
200
Total Academy membership 600
N umber of scientific session speakers (2 days) 16
Number of teaching awards given 2
Number of advanced prosthodontics research
awards
Number of dental student research awards 1
Average number of exhibitors 35
Average number table clinicians 35
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Annual Meeting Location: Chicago Marriott Downtown
Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue, (Driveway Entrance on 541 North Rush Street)
Chicago, Illinois 60611 USA
Phone: 1-312-836-0100
Fax: 1-312-836-6139
Toll-free: 1-800-228-9290
Sales: 1-312-245-4728
Sales Fax: 1-312-245-6929
Hotel Details
46 floors, 1,173 rooms, 25 suites
57 meeting rooms, 65,000 sq ft of total meeting space

AAFP Corporate Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
The AAFP gratefully acknowledges sponsors that provide funding for its annual activities. The tables below
outline sponsorship levels and the benefits sponsors receive for the funding they provide. Opportunities are
available to sponsor specific scientific session and social events. Events are named in honor of the
supporting corporation. The Academy further welcomes suggestions for unique, mutually beneficial
sponsorship opportunities for that benefit its members and guests, supports the Academy Mission.
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Diamond
Diamond
Plus
Mission
Partner
BENEFITS 2,500/y 5000/y 10,000/y 15,000/y 25,000/y
30,000
35,000
40,000
Logo and Web Address
Logo placement on the AAFP website front page X X X
Corporate web address placed on the AAFP website front page X X X
Logo placement on the AAFP Annual Meeting web page X X X X X X X
Corporate web address placed on AAFP Annual Meeting web page X X X X X X X
On-line recognition of continuous year contributions to the AAFP mission X X X
Logo placement in Annual Meeting program booklet X X X X X X X
Web address placed in the Annual Meeting program booklet X X X X X X X
Logo placement on the front of the Annual Meeting program booklet X X X
Diamonds displayed on and within the web/program book associated with the
first $25,000 and each additional $5,000 increment greater than $25,000
Scientfic Session or Annual Luncheon Recognition/Podium Time
≥45,000 y
X X X
Corporate logo/sponsorship level presented on main screen slides at opening
session & during breaks
X X X X X X X
Introduction of corporate representative at opening session X X X
Corporate representative podium time (1-2 min) at opening session X X
2 tickets to the Annual Luncheon provided for corporate representatives X X X
Verbal recognition to the membership and guests at the Annual Luncheon (650
attendees)
X X X X X X X
Meeting Exhibits, Meeting Signage
Appropriate signage at entry to Exhibits indicating sponsorship level X X X X X X X
Appropriate signage provided at entry to Scientific Session indicating
sponsorship level
X X X X X X
One single booth at no fee X X X X
One double booth at no fee X X X
Corporate promotional products distributed at entrance to Exhibits with AAFP
approval
X X X
Consultantship
Corporate designate recognized as Mission Partner Consultant for the AAFP
X
Identification of corporate consultant designee on the AAFP homepage
X

AAFP Sponsor Opportunities
Corporate sponsors may elect to support the scientific program or a social event during the AAFP Annual
Meeting. Such support would result in naming that event in honor of the corporation providing sponsorship
and advertized as such online, printed within the program booklet, and recognized verbally at the
appropriate time during the meeting. Signage for the event would also be appropriately placed at the
entrance to the event. Support of more than one social event would allow a corporation to reach Diamond,
Diamond Plus or Mission Partner levels . Multi- year commitments would facilitate greater recognition and
possibly Mission Partner status.
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinu
m
Diamond
Diamond
Plus
Mission
Partner
OPPORTUNITIES 2,500/y 5,000/y 10,000/y 15,000/y 25,000/y
30,000
35,000
40,000
General Meeting Sponsorships
Overall Scientific Program Sponsor
X
Select Speaker Sponsorships (funding as needed for travel, honorarium,
etc. ) X X X X X X X
Special Exhibitor
X
Thursday Event
Membership Reception and Business Meeting (AAFP members only)
X
Friday Events
Breakfast in Exhibits
Annual Luncheon X X
Scientific Session Breaks in Exhibits
X
Annual Reception X X
Saturday
X
≥45,000 y
Past Presidents/New Members Breakfast
Breakfast in Exhibits
Table Clinic Luncheon
Lunch in Exhibits
Saturday Scientific Session Breaks
X
X
X
X
X