LRII Announcement
$2.5 million program designed to improve oral and systemic health and encourage referrals for periodontal care through research, education, and advocacy
The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation is launching an ambitious initiative to grow…
Levi-Richman Integration Initiative to Champion Periodontal Health as the Oral-Systemic Link
The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation is launching a $2.5 million initiative to advance understanding of how oral and systemic health interconnect. Named after founding donors Patty and Dr. Paul Levi and Dr. Colin Richman, the program wi…
2026 Award Applications Open
The AAP Foundation’s 2026 awards cycle is underway. Awards are available for students, residents, faculty, clinicians, and institutions with periodontal programs. If your work involves research, teaching, clinical excellence, leadership, or strength…
PerioDash Spotlight: U of Utah
PerioDash Dental School Spotlight: University of Utah
Dr. David Okano, Professor (clinical), Assistant Dean for Advanced Dental Education Programs, Section Head of Periodontics
What inspired you to bring PerioDash to the University of Utah, a dent…
Dental School Q&A: University of Utah
Dr. David Okano, Professor (clinical), Assistant Dean for Advanced Dental Education Programs, Section Head of Periodontics, discusses bringing PerioDash to the University of Utah despite lacking a periodontics residency program. As a former AAP Foun…
PerioDash Spotlight: Navy Perio
PerioDash Military Spotlight: Navy Perio
Dr. Jin Hwang, United States Navy Periodontics program
What first motivated your program to take part in PerioDash? I am spearheading the planning for PerioDash in our program as the AAP Foundation Student…
Military Q&A: Navy Perio
Dr. Jin Hwang, United States Navy Periodontics program
What first motivated your program to take part in PerioDash? I am spearheading the planning for PerioDash in our program as the AAP Foundation Student Ambassador and acting chief resident. I hav…
PerioDash Spotlight: L.A. Team
PerioDash Multi-Program Spotlight: L.A. Team
Drs. Flavia Pirih & Beatriz Bezerra of UCLA organizing a city-wide periodash including UCLA, West L.A. VA and USC
What first inspired your program to take part in PerioDash? We saw PerioDash as an…
Multi-Program Q&A: LA Team (UCLA, West LA VA, and USC)
The Los Angeles Team, organized by Drs. Flavia Pirih and Beatriz Bezerra of UCLA, coordinates a city-wide PerioDash event involving UCLA, West L.A. VA, and USC.
The team was inspired by PerioDash’s ability to combine wellness activities with f…
Practice Transition & Estate Planning
Thank you for joining us at the Practice Transition, Retirement, and Estate Planning Breakfast. We appreciate your time and interest in planning for the future of your practice and legacy, and in learning how these life milestones can also create me…
PerioDash Spotlight: Walt Colón
PerioDash Private Practice Spotlight: Dr. Walt Colón
Dr. Walt Colón, Periodontal Associates of North Florida, AAP Board of Trustees member
What do you love most about being a periodontist? I enjoy having specialized knowledge and skills that allow…
Private Practice Q&A: Dr. Walt Colón
Dr. Walt Colón, a periodontist at Periodontal Associates of North Florida and AAP Board of Trustees member, shared insights about his participation in PerioDash.
When asked what he loves most about being a periodontist, Colón explained…