The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is a 7,500-member professional organization for periodontists. Learn more about gum health.

A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease and in the surgical placement of dental implants.

A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease and in the surgical placement of dental implants.

Discover valuable resources, networking opportunities, and support tailored for members of the American Academy of Periodontology. Enhance your practice today!

Symptoms of gum disease are often silent, meaning they may not appear until the advanced stages. If you have swollen gums or bleeding while brushing or flossing, you may have gum …

AAP member periodontists are specialists in periodontal disease treatment, cosmetic periodontal procedures, and dental implant placement. The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is …

The charts below provide an overview. Please visit perio.org/2017wwdc for the complete suite of reviews, case definition papers, and consensus reports.

Periodontal Disease Treatments and Procedures There are a variety of ways periodontists can treat periodontal disease. Following dental school, periodontists receive up to three additional …

111th Annual Meeting Oct. 15 – 18, 2025 Toronto, ON, Canada REGISTER NOW The 111th Annual Meeting is being held in collaboration with the Canadian Academy of Periodontology.

800-282-4867 (U.S. and Canada) 312-787-5518 (outside the U.S. and Canada) [email protected] For specific CE certificate/verification questions, contact the Continuing …