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.

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

Journal of Periodontology Established in 1930 as the official publication of the AAP, the Journal of Periodontology (JOP) publishes original papers of the highest scientific quality to support …

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 …

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 …

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

If you are currently missing any of your teeth, consider replacing them with dental implants, which can look and feel just like natural teeth. For more information about implants, browse perio.org …

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