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AAP Foundation Disaster Grants
AAP Foundation Offers Disaster Relief Grants to those Affected by Natural Disasters:
The AAP Foundation is deeply saddened to hear of the devastation caused by recent wildfires in Southern California. Our hearts go out to those in the wildfire zone, and we hope you have stayed safe. If you are a current AAP member whose home or practice has been affected by the fires, please review our posted information regarding disaster relief grants.
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.
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 American Academy of Periodontology Foundation serves to advance the specialty of periodontology and dental implant surgery through advocacy, research, and education.
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...
