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The Lazzara Fellowship is intended to provide educational and clinical experiences that reflect the most current techniques in implant dentistry.
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What is awarded?
The $50,000 Richard J. Lazzara Fellowship in Advanced Implant Surgery is intended to provide educational and clinical experiences that reflect the most current techniques in implant dentistry.
The AAP Foundation Lazzara Fellowship provides a stipend for the Fellow as well as funds to offset the hosting institution's overhead and administrative costs. The Lazzara Fellowship is a
Who is eligible?
Application for the Fellowship is made jointly by a student in his/her third year of an accredited periodontal post-doctoral training program in the United States and by the student's periodontal program director.
How do candidates apply?
Completed applications must be received by the AAP Foundation by
How are fellowships awarded?
The Fellow receives half of the award upon selection and the other half in the 4th quarter. The program receives the award payment in the 3rd quarter.
About Richard J. Lazzara
The Fellowship in named in honor of Richard J. Lazzara, one of the specialty's true innovators in implantology. Dr. Lazzara has published widely on the subject of implantology and has lectured throughout the U.S. and internationally on the surgical and prosthetic application of implant dentistry. He is currently clinical associate professor at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and associate clinical professor at the University of Maryland, Periodontal and Implant Regenerative Center. The Lazzara Fellowship is sponsored by
For More Information
If you have additional questions regarding the Lazzara Fellowship, please contact:
Robert Vitas
Executive Director
American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
737 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 800-282-4867, ext. 3256 or 312-573-3256
Private fax: 312-787-3983
Email: bob@perio.org