Craniofacial
Reconstructions
Part 1: The Nose

June 19–21, 2025
Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas
Amsterdam – Netherlands

About the conference

In 2025, we proudly present the first edition of the three-day Craniofacial Conference – a unique platform where surgeons and anaplastologists unite to focus on the latest advancements in craniofacial reconstruction. Location is the beautiful city Amsterdam. Our goal is to bridge the gap between disciplines, fostering collaborative, groundbreaking solutions for patients. By bringing together experts from these specialized fields, we create an environment that inspires, innovates, and drives progress within the sector.

Part 1: The Nose

For this inaugural edition, we’ve chosen a theme that resonates with professionals across the field: the nose. Nasal reconstruction and aesthetics are areas where both surgeons and anaplastologists play essential roles. This conference offers a wide range of presentations, workshops, and demonstrations led by renowned experts, focusing on the latest techniques and challenges in nasal reconstruction.

Conference program

Thursday June 19^th

10.00	WORKSHOP 1: SURGICAL PRECISION AND SUCCESS by Matthias Ureel
14.00	WORKSHOP 2: PROSTHETIC PERFECTION AND SUCCESS by Maarten de Jong
18.00	Welcome reception

More workshops are expected

Friday June 20^th

09.00	Welcome
09.15	Keynote speaker: Prof. dr. dr. P. Kessler
09.55	Mrs Caro Verbeek: On the Nose – on Changing Beauty Ideals
10.20	Coffee break
10.50	Dr. Kilian Kreuzer and Mrs. Yvonne Motzkus
11.00	Dr. Nicole Kellener -Smeets: Skincancer aroud the nose
11.00	Meet the experts
12.15	Lunch break
13.30	Dr. Paul Stefan Mauz and Mrs Dorothee Siekmann
14.00	Dr. Luciano Dib and Prof. Dr. Rodrigo E. Salazar Gamarra: The +ID workflow for nasal epithesis planning and execution
15.00	Tea break
15.20	Dr. Sat Patmar and Stefan Edmondson: The Birmingham way to manage patients for Nasal prosthetics
16.05	Mrs. Nathalie Vosselman
16.30	Meet the experts
17.00	End of the day program
18.30	Dinner Pensant
21.30	End Dinner Pensant

Saturday June 21^th

09.15	Tjitske Bannink: From art to algorithm: advancing nasal prosthesis design with statistical shape modeling
09.40	to be confirmed
10.00	Dr. Mark Fischer and Mr. Juan Carlos Garcia
10.40	Coffee break
11.00	Dr. Patrick Hemar, Dr. Thibault Dedier and Mrs. Anne-Marie Riedinger
11.40	Mrs. Gillian Duncan
12.10	Prof. Thomas Maal
12.30	Lunchbreak
13.00	Dr. Mathias Ureel and Mr. Maarten de Jong
13.40	To be confirmed
14.30	End of the program and Meet the expert

We proudly present our keynote speaker: Prof. dr. dr. P. Kessler, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Head and Neck Oncologist, Head of the Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Netherlands.

Dr. Fisher is an associate professor of plastic surgery in the Johns Hopkins Department of Plastic Surgery. His areas of clinical expertise include burn surgery, burn reconstruction, craniofacial surgery, and reconstructive microsurgery. He serves as the Director of the Johns Hopkins Bayview Adult Burn Center.

We proudly present Dr. Matthias Ureel. His specialization: Head and neck reconstruction, 3D planning and simulations of the face, Orthognathic surgery (jaw surgery), Facial gender confirmation surgery, Maxillofacial traumatology, Dentoalveolar surgery, implantology, and autologous bone grafts (cleft lip and palate).

Deputy Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Charité Universitätsmedizin in Berlin

We proudly present Stefan Edmondson. He is a Consultant Clinical Scientist and head of Maxillofacial Prosthetics at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Stefan has a specialist interest in Head and Neck Implant retained prosthetics. Session topic: From art to algorithm: advancing nasal prosthesis design with statistical shape modeling.

We proudly present Dr. Paul-Stefan Mauz, Vice Chairman, Universtiy Hospital of Tuebingen, Department of ENT, H&N in Germany.

We are honored to welcome the renowned French Certified Clinical Anaplastologist Anne-Marie Riedinger to our stage, alongside esteemed surgeons Dr. Patrick Hémar and Dr. Thibault Dedieu. Their collaborative presentation promises to be one of the many highlights of the conference, showcasing innovative approaches and inspiring discussions that drive progress in our field.

Caro Verbeek (1980) is an art historian, curator, author, and assistant professor (VU) specializing in sensory approaches to art and history. Her book On the Nose has been translated into multiple languages. In her lecture, she explores the forgotten history of nasology, where nose shape was once linked to character, talent, and evolving beauty standards. Session topic: On the Nose – on Changing Beauty Ideals

Dorothee Siekmann is a certified epithesist and owner of Epithetik-Freiburg. She is accredited by the German Federal Association of Epithesists (DBVE) and a qualified physician. As the head of the Institute for Craniofacial Epitheses, she combines medical expertise with specialized knowledge in craniofacial prosthetics.

We proudly present Prof. Dr. Thomas Maal. He is the first professor of 3D technology in healthcare. In 2006, he co-founded the 3D lab in Nijmegen together with Prof. Dr. S.J. Bergé.

Gillian is a board certified clinical anaplastologist and has a duel 40+ year career in medical illustration and anaplastology. As a consultant and Director of Artifacials, LLC her focus is speaking about the artistry of craniofacial prostheses from her experiences in the treatment planning and prosthetic restoration of adults and children with simple or complex facial and body deformities or conditions resulting from cancer, burns, trauma and congenital anomalies.

We proudly present Luciano Dib from Brazil. He is specialist in stomatology and oral and maxillofacial surgery, professor in the postgraduate programme at Unip and President of the Mais Identidade Institute. Session topic: The +ID workflow for nasal epithesis planning and execution.

We proudly present Maarten de Jong, anaplastologist at MUMC+.

We are honored to welcome the esteemed Dr. Nathalie Vosselman, dentist specialized in maxillofacial prosthetics, to our stage. She is the Head of the Center for Special Dental Care at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) in the Netherlands.

We proudly present Dr. Patrick Hemar from Hopitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg.

Prof. Dr. Rodrigo E. Salazar Gamarra, DDS, MSc, Ph.D. Maxillofacial Prosthodontics & Healthcare and technology innovation consultant - Cofundador y director en e-Clinic / Oncodonto - Cofundador y CEO M3D - Cofundador do Rehabilite-me - Vicepresidente de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Rehabilitación Bucomaxilofacial 2018-2022 - Diretor na OSCIP "Instituto Mais Identidade”.

We are honored to welcome the renowned France doctor Thibault Dedieu who takes the stage with the French anaplastologist Anne-Marie Riedinger, alongside esteemed surgeon Dr. Patrick Hémar.

We are proud to present: Tjitske Bannink, Technical Physician and PhD Student at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital in Amsterdam. She will be speaking about a new treatment method for the nose. She has won the Prof. Dr. G.P. Vooijs Award for her thesis Implementation of 3D technologies in the anaplastology workflow. Session topic: From art to algorithm: advancing nasal prosthesis design with statistical shape modeling.

We are honored to welcome the renowned German anaplastologist Yvonne Motzkus to our stage from Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin.

We proudly present Juan Garcia, experienced Associate Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Clinical Research, Health Communication, Medical Devices, 3D Sculpting, Scanning and Printing, and Teaching. Strong education professional with a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Medical and Biological Illustration from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

We proudly present Mr Satyesh Parmar, he is an Oral and Maxillofacial /Head and Neck/Reconstructive Surgeon at the University Hospital of Birmingham. He is one of the directors of the European Head and Neck Course. Session topic: From art to algorithm: advancing nasal prosthesis design with statistical shape modeling.

Dr Kelleners-Smeets is a general dermatologist who specialises in treating patients with skin cancer. Session topic: Skincancer aroud the nose.

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Conference location

Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas

Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas is located in the immediate vicinity of RAI Amsterdam, just 10 minutes from Schiphol Airport. Here, you will find luxurious rooms and suites with stunning views. And also an elegant restaurant and a cosy hotel bar.

The luxurious and modern venues are ideal for our conference.

Travel to Amsterdam

By Plane

If you go by plane the nearest airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Taxi’s, and busses depart from outside of the airport. Train station is located right underneath Schiphol Plaza (the airport’s main public entrance hall).

BY CAR

Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas has a parking lounge with 140 covered parking spaces on the first four floors of the hotel.

public transport

Travel by public transport! Because the Amsterdam RAI station (train, tram and metro) is located right next to the hotel, you can travel quickly and easily to the congres hotel. The nearby South Station also offers excellent connections. If you are travelling from Schiphol Airport you are only two stops away.

Accommodation

Novotel Amsterdam City

Novotel Amsterdam City is the perfect hotel to stay when you go to the conference and also discover our beautiful capital city. Situated just 300 meters away from the conference hotel. The hotel is easily accessible by car and public transportation.

Modern, contemporary design and adaptable, the Novotel room is truly a place for living. Perfect for all your needs.

nhow Amsterdam RAI

At nhow Amsterdam RAI the three terraces on the 17th floor offer an unrivalled view of Amsterdam for guests to enjoy. Situated just 300 meters away from the conference hotel. The hotel’s modern rooms are designed to reflect the six cardinal faces of the building. The décor is colorful and light to enhance relaxation.

Free Wi-Fi and bathroom amenities offer you all you need for a relaxing night in. You can enjoy a soothing night’s sleep in the comfortable beds.

* Please note that accommodation is not part of the conference package.

Accreditation points

Participants of our congress can earn accreditation points for attending. These points contribute to professional development. The number of points awarded depends on the industry association. Attending the congress is a valuable opportunity to stay updated on industry trends, expand your network, and enhance your expertise.

Accreditation:
DBvE: 21 Fortbildungspunkte.
Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel-Neus-Oorheelkunde (NVKNO): 10 punten (wordt wellicht nog uitgebreid als het programma definitief is).

Requested for:
Kwaliteitsregister Kaakchirurgen (NVMKA)
De Nederlandse Vereniging voor Dermatologie en Venereologie (NVDV)

Pre-conference workshops

Join our expert-led workshop in Amsterdam at the Craniofacial Reconstructions Conference!

Obtain detailed insight from experts in the field of Craniofacial (nasal, orbital and auricular) reconstruction. Including surgical protocols, prosthetic treatment options, workflows, and various magnet retention solutions for facial prosthesis.

✨ What you’ll learn:
🔹 Explore case diagnostics, planning, and treatment principles for implant-based craniofacial prosthetic rehabilitation
🔹 Work with the AHEAD Implant System & Steco Magnet Solutions
🔹 Master surgical steps, prosthetic options & retention techniques

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20% discount for Members Trade Associations: IMPT, IASPE, DBvE, SKAR and IAA. And Distributor Network Participants. With this ticket, you have valid access to the conference venue, including Welcome Reception and Dinner Pensant.

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Special offer for Resident surgeon: price does not include any social activities.

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Craniofacial
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Part 1: The Nose

About the conference

Conference program

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