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About the AAP Foundation

Mission & Vision

Mission: The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation serves to advance the specialty of periodontology and dental implant surgery through advocacy, research, and education.

Vision: The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation is the premier philanthropic entity ensuring the viability and sustainability of the specialty of periodontics and dental implant surgery.

Our History

For 35 years, the AAP Foundation has awarded more than $10 million in support of periodontal research, education, and scholarship.

The AAP Foundation has been awarded a 2014 William J. Gies Award from the ADEAGies Foundation.