American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
Improving the periodontal and general health of the public
through support of research and education.
Are you ready to PerioDash? We hope so! PerioDash is the AAP Foundation's 5K run/walk to support periodontal education, research, and excellence. Participate on your schedule, when it's convenient for you, by yourself or with a team. Your $35 registration fee includes a t-shirt and medal! Register here.
If you'll be in Phoenix this October, please join us for the AAP Foundation Estate Planning Breakfast on Saturday, October 29th, 6:30 – 8 a.m.
The AAP Foundation is proud to again showcase the talent that AAP Foundation award recipients bring to the specialty through Future Horizons in Periodontology, a dynamic session focused on the latest science. This year’s theme is Emerging Concepts in Dental Implant Science and Practice.
The annual AAP Foundation Silent Auction will be online for this year's Annual Meeting! Just text AAPF22 to 76278 or visit AAPF22.givesmart.com to access our easy to use online platform. Bid on a wide array of items from your smartphone or computer. You’ll even get text messages if you’ve been outbid! No need to download any apps.
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 Periodontology and Dental Implantology Award.
We fund research to keep periodontology at the cutting edge of scientific dentistry. Read more...
We ensure the future of periodontology by strengthening future generations. Read more...
The Visionary Society was launched in 2000 to encourage the gift of future assets. Read more...
Congratulations to Fatemeh “Flora” Momen-Heravi, DDS, PhD, (2017 Educator Scholar, 2018 Dr. D. Walter Cohen Teaching Award Recipient) assistant professor of dental medicine at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, who was named the 2020 recipient of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) Anne D. Haffajee Fellowship. The award provides early-career women researchers in the field of oral biology with financial support for training and research activities that will advance their academic careers. Read more here.