This program gives predoctoral dental students who have an interest in periodontics online access to all AAP member-only content, including the Journal of Periodontology and a multitude of research and practice info.
Eligibility for DSIG Participation
A predoctoral dental student is entitled to join the AAP Dental Student Interest
- Current enrollment in a U.S. dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
- Current membership in the American Student Dental Association (ASDA)
- Submission of a complete and accurate DSIG online application
- Payment of first year's DSIG fee ($57) via credit card with application
Graduates of a predoctoral dental school may apply for AAP membership as Student members (if they are enrolled in postdoctoral training in periodontics) or as Associate members (if they did not pursue postdoctoral training).
Benefits of DSIG Participation
- Reduced registration fee for the Annual Meeting
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Online access to full-text articles in three AAP publications:
• Journal of Periodontology
• Clinical Advances in Periodontics
• Annals of Periodontology - Access to the members-only section of the AAP website with full access to free study club presentations, practice marketing resources, bulletin boards and chat rooms, and much more.
- Monthly AAP e-newsletter, Perio.org News
- This Week in Perio emailed news briefs
- Online access to the Academy’s Membership Directory
DSIG Related Links
- Clinical and Scientific Papers on the etiology, pathogenesis or treatment of periodontal diseases and the practice of periodontics
- AAP Meetings and Continuing Education enabling participants to acquire new skills and techniques, updates on current scientific research, and insight into the future of the profession
Members Only Content:
Not Member Only