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

AAP Foundation Elects Officer Slate

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

CHICAGO—October 19, 2006—The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation board of directors elected its officer slate at its September 15 meeting in San Diego.

Paul Levi, D.M.D., of Burlington, Vermont, was elected president; Michael McGuire, D.D.S., of Houston, Texas, was elected vice-president; and Robert T. Ferris, D.D.S., Ph.D., of Altamont Springs, Florida, was elected secretary-treasurer. Joining the board was Susan Karabin, D.D.S., of New York City, who as president-elect of the American Academy of Periodontology serves on the Foundation board. Michael Barnett, D.D.S., of Williamsville, New York, was elected to the board and Dr. McGuire, Allan Charles, D.D.S., of Pasadena, California, and William V. Giannobile, D.D.S., of Ann Arbor, Michigan, were re-elected to their second three-year terms.

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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