Maxillo Facial Prosthetic

Maxillo Facial Prosthetic was founded in 1953 by Dr. Aelred C. Fonder, Joseph E. Schaefer, and John R. Thompson. The Academy was originally founded as "The National Association for Somato Prosthetics and Rehabilitation" in Chicago by these three leaders. The Academy was officially incorporated in Cook County (Illinois) and received its charter on January 29, 1953.