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Giving Tuesday 2023
Giving Tuesday Giveaway!
Tuesday, November 28th is Giving Tuesday, and we want to give you a little something to show our appreciation to you. The first 45 people to donate $200 or more from 11/28 - 12/1 will receive a limited edition 40oz Denali Stainless Steel Mug; built for adventure, crafted for you. Made with durable 18/8 stainless steel and copper vacuum insulation, your drink will stay hot or cold for hours. The dual-purpose push-...
Announcing the new Dr. Mark K. Setter Leadership in Periodontology and Dental Implantology Award
In February 2019, periodontology lost one of its greats - Dr. Mark Setter. Dr. Setter was well-loved and contributed to the field in many ways. He practiced for 30+ years, lectured, and mentored many dentists, periodontists, and students. To honor Dr. Setter's memory, Drs. Jason Souyias, Jason Stoner, and Mitch Godat, along with Mrs. Susan Setter, have worked with the AAP Foundation to establish the Dr. Mark K. Setter Leadership in Periodontol...
The New Dr. Colin Richman Family Perio-Ortho Award
The AAP Foundation is proud to announce a new award that has been added this year: the Dr. Colin Richman Family Perio-Ortho Award. This annual award of $20,000-$40,000 is available to periodontic and orthodontic residents, as well as early career faculty (5 or fewer years at an accredited institution) and may have more than one awardee annually.
Help support the Patty & Paul Levi Research Award
Donate to the Patty & Paul Levi Research Award here.
The AAP Foundation is endeavoring to endow an award in honor of Patty & Paul Levi and their commitment to the specialty.
Support the new William Giannobile Award
Donate to the William Giannobile Award here.
Throughout our lives, most of us have had a mentor or two who has helped us become who we are today. When we look back, we realize the tremendous impact our mentors have had on our careers. Dr. William Giannobile is one such mentor. This is why the AAP Foundation, along with an enthusiastic group of volunteers, is endeavoring to establish an award in his honor.
The mission of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation is to improve the periodontal and general health of the public through increasing public and professional knowledge of periodontal diseases and their therapies, stimulating basic and clinical research to generate new knowledge, and enhancing educational programs at all levels to create opportunities in periodontal education and practice.
We are Research
We fund research to keep periodontology at the cutting edge of scientific dentistry. Read more...
We are Education
We ensure the future of periodontology by strengthening future generations. Read more...
We are Visionary
The Visionary Society was launched in 2000 to encourage the gift of future assets. Read more...
