American Academy of Periodontology Foundation

03/04/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 AAP Foundation Awards.

The AAP Foundation recognizes and supports students, residents, faculty, clinicians, and periodontal programs advancing research, teaching, leadership, and clinical excellence in periodontics.

The first application deadline is April 1.

Learn more and apply: https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=IWYZTXIY

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12/02/2025

Together, we’ve reached an extraordinary milestone: $10 million in grants awarded over 35 years.

For more than three decades, we’ve invested in the future of periodontology by supporting education, research, and advocacy. Every gift helps strengthen our specialty and the people who advance it.

Thank you for being part of this legacy of impact.

To help us continue this work, visit https://secure.everyaction.com/gAyjEwgPCkOqBznZOryzig2

08/20/2025

⏰ Register today to get your PerioDash 2025 gear on time!

Sign up by August 20 to receive your t-shirt and medal before the event starts on September 12. You can still register after today, but your gear will arrive about three weeks later.

Connect with colleagues, build team spirit, and raise awareness about periodontal and peri-implant health in your community. Run or walk anytime between September 12 and October 10, on your own or with your team.

👉 Sign up now: https://secure.everyaction.com/GWZGCJL310aVXlkzI7IM7A2

08/01/2025

It’s time to sign up for PerioDash 2025! Join friends and colleagues worldwide in the AAP Foundation’s virtual run. Pick a day between September 12 and October 10 to complete your 5K on your own or with a team, on your own schedule!

PerioDash is more than just a run. It’s a chance to build team spirit, strengthen connections, and raise awareness. Take this opportunity to educate your community about periodontal and peri-implant diseases, the importance of treatment, and the dedicated specialists who can help.

Sign up by August 20 to guarantee your shirt and medal arrive before the event begins. Register today and be part of PerioDash 2025.

👉 https://secure.everyaction.com/GWZGCJL310aVXlkzI7IM7A2

01/17/2025

The AAP and AAP Foundation are deeply saddened to hear of the devastation caused by recent wildfires in Southern California. Our hearts go out to those in the wildfire zone, and we hope you have stayed safe. If you are a current AAP member whose home or practice has been affected by the fires, please review this information regarding disaster relief grants.

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01/01/2025

Happy New Year to all of our friends of the AAP Foundation!

12/28/2024

There are only a few days left to make your tax-deductible gift for 2024! Visit https://secure.everyaction.com/gAyjEwgPCkOqBznZOryzig2 to donate today. Every dollar makes a difference in our work to strengthen periodontology.

12/25/2024

Warm wishes for a beautiful holiday season from all of us at the AAP Foundation.

12/24/2024

As we conclude our 12 Days of Award Recipients, we wish to express our gratitude for the nearly 300 AAPF awardees who make periodontology better every day. Day 12 is dedicated to 2023 Nevins Teaching & Clinical Research Fellow, Dr. Shayan Barootchi. To support the next generation of periodontists making a difference for the specialty, visit https://ow.ly/RGWB50UtxNE.

12/23/2024

To help encourage faculty retention in periodontology, the AAPF Teaching Fellowship is awarded to full-time faculty members in their first three years of teaching. Today, we're pleased to recognize 2023 Teaching Fellow, Dr. Rafael Siqueira.

12/22/2024

On our 10th day of 12 Days of Award Recipients, we recognize Kayla Lieuw, the 2023 recipient of the Patty & Paul Levi Research Award. This award is the Foundation's only scholarship designated for a predoctoral student. The student must be engaged in research with a periodontist or perio resident. Read more at periofoundation.org/awards.

12/21/2024

The Richman Family Foundation Scholarship recognizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, specifically between periodontics and orthodontics. Today, we recognize Dr. Chenshuang Li, a 2023 recipient of this prestigious award.