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April Perio Pulse

By Alba Sahatqija posted 19 days ago
Make the most of your AAP membership by keeping a finger on the pulse of the Academy this April! Collaboration AAP’s Dental Hygiene Study Club Program provides access to turnkey study club resources on topics highly relevant to the hygiene audience, while ensuring that hygienists learn about periodontics from an AAP periodontist. Visit the website to view the latest module and for more details . Continuing Education The early bird rate for the 112th Annual Meeting has been extended to May 2. If you haven’t taken advantage of the discounted rate yet, now is the time. Register and join us in Seattle from Oct 29 to Nov. 1 for a ...

Make the most of your AAP membership by keeping a finger on the pulse of the Academy!

By Alba Sahatqija posted 02-19-2026
Collaboration If you have not subscribed to the AAP's Dental Hygiene Study Club Program, now is the time! Your subscription provides access to turnkey study club resources on topics highly relevant to the hygiene audience, while ensuring that hygienists learn about periodontics from an AAP periodontist. A new feature of the program allows AAP-member study clubs hosts to cover the costs of hygienist-attendee CE credits. Visit the website for more details . Continuing Education Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, the AAP is heading to the Pacific Northwest for the 112th Annual Meeting ! We hope you will join us in Seattle, Washington for four days of learning, ...

Introducing In the News on perio.org

By Alba Sahatqija posted 01-30-2026
Oral health topics are increasingly making headlines, and often without the full scientific context. As trusted healthcare providers, periodontists are frequently asked to help patients make sense of what they’ve seen or read in the news. To support these conversations, the AAP has launched a new patient-facing section on perio.org under “For Patients” called In the News . This section curates timely healthcare topics currently covered by major news outlets and provides clear, evidence-based summaries. The goal is simple: to help patients make informed decisions about their oral health while cutting through misinformation. Current topics include: ...

Your Fall/Winter 2025 Periospectives Issue is Available Now

By Alba Sahatqija posted 12-18-2025
The latest issue of Periospectives is out now! The theme for the Fall/Winter 2025 issue is Managing Misinformation . In today’s world, patients often arrive at their periodontist with a plethora of information (especially misinformation) found online. Social media and trending treatments shape patient expectations long before they even sit in the chair. For this issue’s theme of Managing Misinformation, we spoke with three AAP members for the Beyond the Practice cover story about how they navigate these conversations with their patients. They shared how often misinformation surfaces in their practices, the communication approaches that help keep discussions ...

Make the Most of Your Membership this November

By Alba Sahatqija posted 11-21-2025
Were you able to attend the 2025 AAP Annual Meeting in Toronto last month? It was a great success and the Academy thanks everyone who attended. The meeting gathered periodontists, residents, students, hygienists, and researchers for four days of advanced education, networking, and shared inspiration. If you were there, don’t forget to take the Annual Meeting survey to share your thoughts and remember to track your CE . The Academy recognizes the research, service, and lasting impact our members make on the specialty of periodontics, and their legacies deserve to be celebrated and shared with health professionals across the globe. We encourage you to make ...

Prefer Podcasts Over Reading? The AAP has Got You Covered.

By Alba Sahatqija posted 07-25-2025
If you prefer to stay informed while commuting, walking your dog, or when you are in-between patients, you’re not alone. Many AAP members prefer listening to the latest news and updates over reading them, and now you can do just that! The AAP is excited to announce the new AAP Updates Podcast, an AI-generated audio summary of the Academy's latest announcements, events, and important member updates. Each episode is designed to keep you in the loop in just a few minutes. Whether you’re on the go or relaxing at home, these episodes are made short and simple to accommodate you. This new podcast is part of our ongoing effort to deliver AAP content ...

2025 Annual Meeting Speaker Spotlight with Dr. Peter Fritz

By Alba Sahatqija posted 05-01-2025
Dive into the next Annual Meeting Speaker Spotlight with Dr. Peter C. Fritz, who will be speaking at two Annual Meeting sessions this year: GS3: Say Hi to AI: Deep Learning Applications in Periodontics and FCE11: The Art of Patient Care Beyond the Chair . We reached out to Dr. Fritz to give you an inside look into the sessions and give you the opportunity to get to know Dr. Fritz better. Meet Peter C. Fritz DDS, PhD, MBA, B.Sc., F.R.C.D. (C)., LLM, a periodontist whose expertise bridges clinical practice, education, and research. Based in Ontario, Dr. Fritz serves as an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology – Head & ...

2025 Annual Meeting Speaker Spotlight with Dr. Stephanie Ganter

By Alba Sahatqija posted 04-24-2025
Are you curious about this year's Annual Meeting speakers? Do you want to know more about the sessions they'll be leading? The Annual Meeting Speaker Spotlights are back to give you the inside scoop. Dr. Stephanie Ganter will be speaking at FCE2: Obstacles or Opportunities: Resilience Makes the Difference alongside Drs. Brett Kessler and Sharon R. Bannister, and we reached out to Dr. Ganter to learn more about her and the session. Stephanie Ganter, DDS, MS, FACD, FICD is a periodontist in private practice in Dallas. "I'll be speaking to you on a panel about resilience alongside the American Dental Association President Dr. Brett Kessler. I hope to see you ...

A Season of Renewal for Our Profession

By Alba Sahatqija posted 03-28-2025
With spring upon us, it's a perfect reminder that renewal isn't just for nature. Renewal also applies to our profession and commitment to oral health. This month, we celebrated World Oral Health Day with a message from AAP President, Dr. Mia L. Geisinger. This was an opportunity to raise awareness about the critical role of oral health in overall wellbeing. Spring cleaning helps us refresh our surroundings, but it's also a great time to renew our efforts in patient care, advocacy, and education. One way we can embrace this spirit of renewal is by reengaging with patients and using this time to reinforce preventative care messages. We encourage members to ...

2025 Virtual Insurance Workshops

By Alba Sahatqija posted 02-28-2025
Navigating the processes of insurance reimbursement can be challenging, but the AAP is here to help. Our comprehensive Virtual Insurance Workshops, led by Michelle Flesch, AAP’s Third-Party Specialist, offer members the latest insights into dental and medical coding. If you’re looking to sharpen your coding skills or missed last year’s sessions, now is the perfect time to register for our first Virtual Insurance Workshops of the year! The Dental Coding Workshop takes place on Friday, Mar. 21. This workshop will cover essential dental coding relevant to periodontal practices. Learn which procedure codes apply to common periodontal treatments and gain access ...

Stay Connected and Get Involved with Your Academy in 2025

By Alba Sahatqija posted 01-17-2025
New year, new updates and opportunities within the AAP! To continue accessing invaluable AAP resources and benefits, first don’t forget to renew your 2025 membership dues. Click here to renew and stay connected with your Academy. Are you looking for a way to get involved and make an impact within the AAP? Applications are now open for all 2024-2025 committees and volunteer opportunities. Be sure to apply for the In-Service Examination Committee by Feb. 28 and submit applications for all other committees by April 30. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping the future of periodontics— click here to get started. In other exciting news, applications ...

International Member Community on AAP Connect

By Alba Sahatqija posted 12-04-2024
This year’s Annual Meeting was one for the books! It was truly a global gathering, bringing together expertise and perspectives from all across the world. The 110th Annual Meeting was hosted in collaboration with the Japanese Society of Periodontology (JSP) and the Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontology (JACP). At the meeting, individuals shared their unique experiences and perspectives with one another. There was even an international lounge in the Exhibit Hall where international attendees were able to sit, relax, and converse. So, how can international members stay connected after the Annual Meeting? Well, members can continue their in-person conversations ...

Digital Networking at the Annual Meeting

By Alba Sahatqija posted 10-25-2024
We all know the Annual Meeting is the hub for networking, making connections, and of course, learning. But there is another component of the Annual Meeting that allows attendees to connect “outside” of the meeting space, and that is through social media. By using the hashtag #PerioAM24 , attendees can connect with each other and AAP staff virtually, sharing their experiences with one another. AAP staff members reshare and interact with members’ individual experiences on Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn by reposting stories, liking posts, and interacting with attendees online throughout the meeting. The Annual Meeting consists of many different components, ...

This Month’s Complimentary AAP Webinars

By Alba Sahatqija posted 09-10-2024
Did you know that this September, three complimentary AAP webinars are taking place? The Academy offers complimentary webinars as part of the commitment to advancing periodontal health and fostering professional excellence within the AAP community. As stated in the Academy’s core values, the organization is dedicated to supporting its members by providing resources to enhance successful practice and delivery of effective patient care; it is also committed to offering continuous education and encouraging the unfettered dissemination of knowledge among professionals to expand treatment options and improve public health and safety. By offering free educational resources ...

Ways to get to San Diego

By Alba Sahatqija posted 08-28-2024
Still not sure how you’re getting to the 2024 AAP Annual Meeting ? The Annual Meeting is now only two months away, but don’t fret—there is still time to make travel plans! The 110th Annual Meeting will take place in San Diego from Oct. 31 through Nov. 3. If you are planning to fly to the meeting, San Diego is accessible from San Diego International Airport. Major carriers include Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Southwest, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Edelweiss Airlines, and Japan Airlines. If you live near San Diego, ...

What Awaits You at the 2024 Annual Meeting… HW1: Diverse Applications of “DASK” in Sinus Surgery: Hands-On Workshop

By Alba Sahatqija posted 07-30-2024
Hands-on learning creates an opportunity to explore a topic in an intimate, interactive environment. During HW1: Diverse Applications of “DASK” in Sinus Surgery Drs. Stephen Wallace, Shi Yin, and Tiziano Testori will introduce the palatal sinus window technique and the Division II palatal block anesthesia technique to reduce intraoperative complications, surgical time, and postoperative morbidity. Participants will have the chance to interact directly with the speakers as they work hands-on with DASK instrumentation in both lateral window and transcrestal sinus elevation surgery. Opportunities such as this couldn’t happen without the help of our many partners. ...

The Benefits of Refining Dental Gold

By Alba Sahatqija posted 06-13-2024
Enjoy this guest PerioPulse blog post by Garfield Refining: Has your practice established a regular dental scrap refining routine? Recycling precious metal scrap from materials like crowns, bridges and PFMs is a simple and easy way to reap extra profits without accruing any additional costs. Refining precious metals also benefits the environment in numerous ways, making it a win-win for both businesses and the planet. The amount of scrap that a dental office or lab collects will vary depending on the size and type of practice, the types of procedures performed, and the materials used. But regardless of the scope of the practice, refining any amount of ...

2024 AAP Virtual Insurance Workshops

By Alba Sahatqija posted 05-30-2024
The Academy offers its members a wide array of assistance related to insurance reimbursement and third-party issues, which includes the AAP’s Comprehensive Periodontal Insurance Workshops. The first dental and medical coding AAP Virtual Insurance Workshops of the year took place in March, but if you happened to miss out on them or want to learn more there’s still time. The AAP's final virtual insurance workshops of the year will take place this August. On Aug. 2, the Dental Coding Workshop will educate attendees about dental coding relevant to a periodontal practice. Content is intended for staff new to coding and/or reimbursement for periodontal procedures ...

What is your story? #GenYou

By Alba Sahatqija posted 04-18-2024
Each individual carries their own unique perspective generated by their unique experiences. That's why we shouldn't focus on Gen X, Y, Z, etc. The focus should be on Gen You . We asked four AAP members who are at different points in their career to share a glimpse into their periodontal careers and where they are today. The journey is just beginning, so fasten your seatbelts, and get ready to learn more about these individuals throughout the rest of the year. Meet your fellow AAP members below: Meet Demetrius Flood MPH, MBS Meet Kristen Richey, DDS Meet Donna Klauser, DDS, FACD Meet Wayne Aldredge, DMD To read more about ...

Introducing JOP and CAP on Social Media

By Alba Sahatqija posted 02-13-2024
2024 is a year of expansion and new beginnings, and the Academy’s new JOP and CAP social media channels embody this spirit. JOP and CAP were built to inform readers about the latest research and developments in periodontics, and these new social channels will allow readers to get deeper insights into the latest and greatest. With expert quotes, research highlights, trivia questions, and more, the Academy is excited to embark on this journey with all of you. This week, we are highlighting a new article from the latest issue of JOP, “Association between clusters of antibodies against periodontal microorganisms and Alzheimer disease mortality: Evidence from a ...