The Northeastern Gnathological Society (NGS) was established as a forum for the intellectual pursuit of the science and clinical application of the principles guiding the Gnathosomatic system. From inception, it was understood that beyond this pursuit the dissemination and clinical application of that knowledge was central to the ultimate goal of serving the prosthodontic community, thus enabling it to provide a higher level of patient care. The founders intuitively recognized the importance of the partnership between the trained specialist and those who practice and represent the discipline of prosthodontics.