A list of recipients of the AAP Foundation's scholarships, fellowships, and grants...
Recipient History for Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants
AAP Foundation Fellowship to the ADEA/AAL Institute for Teaching & Learning in the Health Professions
2007
- Dr. Robert A. Goldman, D.M.D., a private practitioner in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Dr. Y. Natalie Jeong, D.M.D., who assumed teaching responsibilities at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine shortly after receiving the fellowship
- Dr. Stephen Mackler, D.D.S., who maintains a private practice in Greensboro, North Carolina, and teaches part-time at University of North Carolina School of Dentistry
- Dr. P.D. Miller, Jr., D.D.S., a private practitioner in Memphis, Tennessee, who holds visiting faculty appointments at four dental schools
2006
- Dr. Maria Fernanda Fiocchi—University of Texas-Houston Dental Branch and private practitioner in Beaumont, Texas
- Dr. Sul Ki Hong—after completing periodontal training, transitioned from private practice in general dentistry to full-time faculty in the department of periodontics, Nova Southeastern University
- Dr. Joe W. Krayer—transitioned from full-time private practice, part-time clinical instructor, to full-time faculty as director of postdoctoral periodontics at Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine
- Dr. Sharon K. Lanning—Virginia Commonwealth University
- Dr. Jason Michael Mailhot—Medical College of Georgia
- Dr. Medha Singh—Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
AAP Teaching Fellowship
2007
- Dr. Mark Lucas—University of Colorado School of Dentistry
- Dr. Dana Wolf—Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
2006
- Dr. Mohanad Al-Sabbagh - University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
- Dr. David Kim - Harvard School of Dental Medicine
AAP Educator Scholarship
2007
- Dr. Flavia Pirih—University of Michigan School of Dentistry
- Dr. Meggan Wehmeyer—University of North Carolina School of Dentistry
2006
- Dr. Patricia Diaz - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
- Dr. Stephanie Mullins - University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry
AAP Foundation Education Fellowship Funded by OMNI Preventive Care
2007
- Dr. Melanie Campese - Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
2006
- Dr. Yong Hur - Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Richard J. Lazzara Fellowship in Advanced Implant Surgery
2007
- Dr. Jacob Kobi Stern - University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
2006
- Dr. Daniel Engler-Hamm - Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
2005
- Dr. Sang-Hoon (Brandon) Park - The University of Michigan School of Dentistry
2004
- Dr. Ioanna Xynogala - University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Abram and Sylvia Chasens Teaching and Research Fellowship
2007
- Dr. Karim El Kholy, Indiana University
- Dr. Bertina Yuen, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
2006
- Dr. Mark Lucas of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- Dr. Darnell Kaigler, Jr. of the University of Michigan
2005
- Dr. Yiorgos A. Bobetsis - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
- Dr. Dana Wolf - Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery
2004
- Dr. De'Avlin Olguin - University of Michigan School of Dentistry
- Dr. Andres R. Sanchez - Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
2003
- Dr. Yong-Hee P. Chun - University of Michigan
- Dr. Ricardo Gapski - University of Michigan
2002
- Dr. Wai Cheung - Tufts University
- Dr. Javier E. Gonzalez-Toledo - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence
2007
- Dr. Eric Kerr
2006
- Dr. Doina Panaite
2005
- Dr. Heather Ridgway
2004
- Dr. John Herrington
2003
- Dr. Stephen P. Russo
2002
- Dr. Robert DePoi
2001
- Dr. Diego Velasquez-Plata
2000
- Dr. Jeffrey Kopman
1999
- Dr. Stephen Meraw
1998
- Dr. Christopher Richardson
1997
- Dr. Mary Beth Neill
Bud and Linda Tarrson Fellowship
2007
- Dr. Tae-Ju Oh
2006
- Dr. Monish Bhola
2005
- Dr. Keith Kirkwood
2004
- Dr. Vanchit John
2003
- Dr. James Katancik
2002
- Dr. Paulo M. Camargo
2001
- Dr. Richard Oringer
2000
- Dr. Frank Roberts
1999
- Dr. Anna Dongari-Bagtzoglou
1998
- Dr. William V. Giannobile
E. Bud Tarrson Research Award in Oral Plastic Surgery
2007
- "Gingival Recession Treatment with Connective Tissue Grafts in Smokers and Non-Smokers" by Kenneth Erley, Gary Swiec, Robert Herold, Frederick Bisch, and Mark Peacock.
2006
- "Coronally Advanced Flap With or Without Enamel Matrix Derivative For Root Coverage: A
2-year Study" by Massimo Del Pizzo, Giovanni Zucchelli, Fabio Modica, Roberto Villa, and Cesare Debernardi.
2005
- "Randomized Study Evaluating Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 for Extraction Socket Augmentation," by Joseph Fiorellini,
T. Howard Howell, David Cochran, Jay Malmquist, Leslie Lilly, Daniel Spagnoli, Joseph Toljanic, Archie Jones and Myron Nevins.
2004
- "Root Coverage Using the Coronally Positioned Flap With or Without a Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft," by Drs. Robert Carvalho da Silva, Julio Cesar Joly, Dimitris N. Tatakis, and the late Dr. Antonio Fernando Martorelli de Lima.
Tarrson Regeneration Scholarship
2005
- Dr. Jill Bashutski
- Dr. Isabel Gay
Charles W. Finley Visiting Scholar Education Grants
2007
- Harvard School of Dental Medicine for a presentation by
Dr. Robert Genco - Indiana University School of Dentistry for a presentation by
Dr. Gerald M. Bowers - Louisiana State University School of Dentistry for a presentation by
Dr. Mike Pikos - Tufts University School of Dental Medicine for a program by
Drs. Cy Evian and Arnold Weisgold
2006
- Creighton University School of Dentistry for a presentation by Lieutenant-Colonel Steven Maller
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for a symposium by Dr. Niklaus Lang
2005
- Temple University Graduate Program in Periodontology for a presentation by
Dr. James T. Mellonig. - Ohio State University Advanced Education Program in Periodontics for a presentation by
Dr. Roy Page.
2004
- Virginia Commonwealth University for a presentation by Dr. Gary Reiser
- University of Pennsylvania for a presentation by Dr. Max Listgarten
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey for a presentation by Dr. Seb Ciancio
- National Naval Dental Center for a presentation by Dr. William Giannobile
2003
- University of Pittsburgh for a lecture by Dr. Roy Page
- Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine for a program by Dr. Randall Harris
- University of Pennsylvania for a lecture by Dr. Stuart Froum
- Baylor College of Dentistry for the Arthur H. Merrit Memorial Lecture by Dr. Louis Rose
2002
- University of Maryland for a program by Dr. Terry Rees
- Baylor University for the Arthur H. Merritt Memorial Lectureship by Dr. Maurizio S. Tonetti
- Tufts University for a program by Dr. Vincent Iacono
- University of Michigan for a program by Dr. Nabil Bissada
2001
- Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center for a presentation by Dr. Sebastian Ciancio
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for a presentation by Dr. Tom Holbrook
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Dental School for a presentation by Dr. Jan Egelberg
- State University of New York at Stony Brook for a presentation by Dr. William Giannobile
- University of Pennsylvania for a presentation by Dr. Gerald Bowers
- University of Toronto for a presentation by Dr. Frank Scannapieco
2000
- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, Dept. of Periodontics for presentation by Dr. Marvin M. Rosenberg
- University of Florida Department of Periodoontology for presentation by Dr. Gerald Bowers
- University of Illinois at Chicago for presentation by Dr. James T. Mellonig
American Academy of Periodontology Student Scholarships
NOTE: The AAP Student Scholarship program has been discontinued. The Foundation and the AAP are currently exploring ways to create new scholarship opportunities that will more fully address the concerns faced by students today. Stay tuned for more news in the coming months.
2004
- Daniel Fishel - University of Pennsylvania
- Melissa Morris - University of Nebraska Medical Center
2003
- Debby Hwang - University of Michigan
- Pamela Nicoara - University of Washington
2002
- Julie Bacon - University of Illinois at Chicago
- Cortney Davis - Medical College of Georgia
- Cindy Hsu - Baylor College of Dentistry
- Heather Huffer - University of Michigan
- Matthew Slaven - Indiana University
2001
- Sara Bender - University of Texas at San Antonio
- John Eric Herrington - University of Alabama
- Brad Munninger - University of Louisville
- Jamison Scotto - University of Connecticut
- Kimberly Dawn Sheppard - University of Iowa
Partners in Clinical Research Program
As of 2001, the Partners in Clinical Research Program was discontinued.
2000
- Dr. I-Chung Wang for his study on "The Effects of Periodontal Treatment on Cardiovascular Health"
1999
- Dr. Dominik B. Dubravec for his research on "Guided Tissue Regeneration With or Without Splinting: A Comparison."
1998
- Dr. Michael Goldberg for his study "Periodontal Disease Treatment and Its Effects on Glycemic Control in Diabetes."
- Dr. Ahmed Khocht for his study "A Comparison of Direct Digital Radiography to Conventional Radiography and Clinical Periodontal Probing for Detection of Periodontal Pathology."
- Dr. Michael McDevitt for his study "Experimental Occlusal Traumatism in Periodontitis Susceptible Patients."
- Dr. David Zaner for his study "Determine if Differences Obtained in the Estimate of the Relative Levels of Periodontal Pathogens Present in the Periodontal Pocket are Due to the Sampling Methodology Used."
1997
- Dr. Bret L. Dyer for his study "A Clinical and Histological Examination of the Use of a Resorbable Synthetic Bone Graft Material for Repairing Periodontal Osseous Defects."
- Dr. David L. Hoffman for his study "The Effect of Periodontal Therapy in Private Practice on Glycosylated Hemoglobin Levels of Diabetic Patients."
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