The election took place at the AAPF's Board of Directors meeting in San Francisco...

Dr. William Giannobile Elected to AAP Foundation Board

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The election took place at the AAPF's Board of Directors meeting in San Francisco.

CHICAGO, November 29, 2003 – William V. Giannobile, D.D.S., was elected to his first three-year term on the board of directors by the board of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. His election took place at the board's annual meeting in San Francisco in September. Dr. Giannobile is Director, Clinical Research Center, at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where he is also an associate professor in the Department of Periodontics/Prevention/Geriatrics.

Dr. Giannobile holds his Certificate in Periodontology and D.Med.Sc. from Harvard. He received his D.D.S. from the University of Missouri. His numerous awards include the AAP Foundation Bud and Linda Tarrson Fellowship, a career development award which he received in 1998.

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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