Maxillofacial prosthodontics and reconstruction: a Canadian view

A craniofacial osseointegration and maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation unit in Edmonton, Canada was visited by the author as part of a higher specialist training programme. The unit has an international reputation as a centre of excellence for the treatment of patients with head and neck abnormalities. The report examines the activities of the unit and how it achieves its 'patient centred' approach to care.