This decision was made at the AAPF's Board of Directors meeting in Denver...

Dr. D. Walter Cohen Made Honorary Director of AAP Foundation

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This decision was made at the AAPF's Board of Directors meeting in Denver.

CHICAGO—October 31, 2005— –D. Walter Cohen, DDS, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was named an honorary director of the board of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation at the board’s recent meeting in Denver.

Dr. Cohen has been a supporter of the Foundation since its inception in 1991 and has served two terms on its board of directors. He is also a past president of the American Academy of Periodontology and recipient of the Gold Medal Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Academy. Dr. Cohen received his training at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry, where he later served as dean.

The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation is dedicated to improving the periodontal and general health of the public by increasing public and professional awareness of periodontal diseases; stimulating and supporting clinical research and the generation of new knowledge; and enhancing educational programs and opportunities in periodontology. Periodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.

To get more information about any AAP Foundation activities, please contact Sharon Mellor at 312/573-3256 or sharon@perio.org.

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