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. The award will recognizes a periodontal resident who exemplifies the leadership qualities that Dr. Mark K. Setter lived and encouraged throughout his lifetime. Applicants should demonstrate leadership in promoting periodontology, implantology, advanced treatment planning, and case acceptance strategies through mentorship of other students and professionals, making a positive impact on how periodontology and dental implantology is viewed in their school, or by promoting the importance of periodontology and dental implantology in the comprehensive treatment of patients.

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Family and Colleagues of Dr. Setter
The AAP Foundation is grateful to Susan Setter, BioHorizons, and Dr. Hank Nichols, as well as the fundraising committee and many other donors who made this award possible.
Mrs. Susan Setter and Drs. Jason Souyias, Jason Stoner, and Mitch Godat worked with the AAP Foundation to establish the Dr. Mark K. Setter Leadership in Periodontology and Dental Implantology Award to honor Dr. Setter’s memory. Additional support was provided by Salvin Dental Specialties, Inc. and the North American Society of Periodontists.
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Recipients by year
2026 | David Luke Seiler, Air Force Postgraduate Dental School |
2025 | Ethan Madison, University of Alabama at Birmingham |
2024 | Elizabeth Miller, Augusta University |
2023 | Kathleen Chloe M. Mascardo, Harvard University |
2022 | Julia Shelbourn, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
2021 | Janet Zalucha, University of Michigan |
2026 recipient
David Luke Seiler
Air Force Postgraduate Dental School