The September issue of the CDA Journal covers maxillofacial prosthodontics.

Use of Osseointegrated Implants in the Restoration of Head and Neck Defects
Osseointegrated implants have been shown to be useful in the restoration of patients with defects in the head and neck. This paper reviews the experience gained at University of California, Los Angeles, and compares these experiences with others.
Eleni D. Roumanas, DDS; Ting-Ling Chang, DDS; and John Beumer III, DDS, MSc

Using Implants for the Growing Child
The authors discuss the indications for implant placement in the growing child as the decision for implant placement is based not only on growth, but also the number and location of the missing teeth.
Arun B. Sharma, BDS, MSc, and Karin Vargervik, DDS

Prosthodontic Treatment of Patients with Hypodontia
Hypodontia is a relatively rare occurrence that can have a significant impact on treatment planning for those patients with the condition. This paper will describe the forms of hypodontia, as well as associated dental issues.
Ting-Ling Chang, DDS

Dental Management of Chemo-radiation Patients
The different radiation and chemotherapy regimens used to treat patients with head and neck cancers, as well as protocols in the dental management of these patients before, during, and after medical treatment are reviewed in this article.
Evelyn M. Chung, DDS, and Eric C. Sung, DDS

Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy and Xerostomia
This paper examines current reports of salivary gland injury following IMRT for head and neck cancer.
Mark S. Chambers, DMD, MS; Randal S. Weber, MD; and Adam S. Garden, MD

Impressions/
Advances, Understanding Help Alleviate Fear

Dr. Bob/
The Her-story of Toothpaste
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS

Table Clinics/
Abstracts from Winning Table Clinics From the Spring 2006 Scientific Session