Seventy-five years! The Pierre Fauchard Academy is a grand dame older than I am. It is truly an honor for me to host the 75th anniversary celebration of the Academy.

First, the location for the events: All the activities for the celebration will occur in the same district of Paris where Pierre Fauchard lived, practiced, and died, 250 years ago.

Second, the date: Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 16, 2011, which is truly D-Day for PFA.

Third, the schedule: The morning will begin with four lectures from renowned practitioners who will speak on endodontics, implants, esthetics, and aspects of Pierre Fauchard's life.

While practitioners are attending the lectures, spouses and guests will have an opportunity to visit the Palais du Luxembourg, seat of the Senat, the upper chamber of the French Parliament. This splendid building was built during the 17th century by Marie de Medicis, wife of King Henri IV of France. The second part of the day will include a ceremony during which VIPs will be introduced and new Fellows will be inducted, and the ceremony will end with a cocktail reception.

During the afternoon, visitors will enjoy a classic Parisian tour as they cruise the River Seine by boat, where the beautiful monuments of the city may be seen. The Eiffel Tower, City Hall, and the Louvre are but a few of the sites that will be seen on the cruise. June is the best time of the year to take this cruise.

A fabulous dinner party will take place in the evening in the restaurant of the Senat, in the Salon Napolean.

I hope many of you will be able to participate in this anniversary celebration. I have enjoyed planning this event and know that you will enjoy participating in it even more.

DR. HUBERT OUVRARD
International President of the Pierre Fauchard Academy