The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation is a
non-profit
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
, charitable foundation that promotes public awareness of
periodontal disease
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums become swollen and red and may bleed. It is considered the main caus ...
, provides funding for research fellowships to produce new knowledge related to periodontal health, and provides educational grants to periodontists in training. The AAP Foundation was established in 1990 in
Chicago, Illinois
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. The foundation issues $400,000 in support annually, and has awarded $3.7 million in grants, fellowships, and scholarships.
The mission statement of the foundation is "to improve the periodontal and general health of the public through increasing public and professional knowledge of periodontal diseases and their therapies, stimulating basic and clinical research to generate new knowledge, and enhancing educational programs at all levels to create opportunities in periodontal education and practice."
Board Members and Directors
OFFICERS
*President: John H. Kobs
*Vice-President: Vanchit John
*Secretary-Treasurer: Vincent J. Iacono
*Immediate Past President: Ronald Tarrson
DIRECTORS
*John M. Forbes
*Stuart J. Froum
*Maria L. Geisinger
*Joan Otomo-Corgel
*Jody Rodney
*Christopher Richardson
*Myron Nevins
*Nancy L. Newhouse
*Fotinos S. Panagakos
*Terry D. Rees, ABP Representative
*S. Timothy Rose
Executive Directors
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Robert A. Vitas 2010–Present
* Mary Beth Whalen 1990-1999
* Sharon Mellor 1999-2009
References
Related Pages
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American Academy of Periodontology
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1990 establishments in Illinois
Organizations established in 1990
Periodontology
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