The AAP values its many corporate partners for their support. The relationships between the Academy, its members, and suppliers to the field of periodontology are crucial to the advancement of a patient’s oral health.

The items below were supplied by AAP corporate partners, and are available as resources for AAP members.

How Periodontists Can Simplify Payment Collection and Improve Profitability with ARISE

Managing a busy periodontal practice means balancing patient care with business operations, and payments are often where the bottlenecks begin. If your team is still juggling outdated systems or manually chasing down payments, it’s time for a change.

Many practices still rely on outdated or fragmented payment systems which can slow cash flow, increase administrative workload, and impact patient satisfaction. The ARISE Payment Platform, powered by Aurora Payments – a Perio Perks Partner, provides a modern, streamlined payment solution designed specifically to meet the needs of specialty dental practices.

Here’s how ARISE helps periodontists reduce administrative burdens, improve collections, and deliver a better experience to patients.

Accepts Every Major Payment Type
Patients expect flexibility in how they pay for care. ARISE supports a broad spectrum of payment methods including credit and debit cards, ACH payments, HSA FSA cards, contactless payments, mobile wallets, and traditional chip or swipe cards all processed through a single platform. Whether payments are made at the front desk, in treatment areas, or remotely, ARISE ensures the process is fast, secure, and simple for both patients and staff. Consolidating all payment types in one system reduces reconciliation errors and administrative complexity.

Reduces and Eliminates Processing Fees
Credit card processing fees can significantly impact practice revenue, especially when managing high volumes of transactions. ARISE offers AAP members access to Zero Cost Processing, a compliant approach that allows practices to reduce or eliminate processing fees. This program helps improve your practice’s profitability without disrupting the patient’s payment experience.

Saves Time with Automated Invoicing
Managing invoicing, payment reminders, and recurring billing manually can be time consuming and error prone. ARISE offers automated tools that generate professional, branded invoices quickly and send reminders to patients automatically. Recurring billing options help manage treatment plans spanning multiple appointments or extended periods. This automation reduces the administrative load on your staff and ensures more consistent, timely payments and can be integrated into practice management software.

Flexible Payment Options
Periodontal treatments often require multiple visits or ongoing care, making flexible payment options essential. ARISE provides secure payment links sent via email or text, online payment portals, and the ability to set up payment plans tailored to patients’ needs. These options improve treatment acceptance and patient satisfaction by making payments manageable and convenient.

White-Glove Onboarding + US-Based Support
Successful technology adoption requires reliable support. ARISE provides AAP members with dedicated onboarding assistance and ongoing access to US-based customer support. This ensures your practice can implement the platform smoothly and resolve any issues quickly, minimizing disruption to your daily operations.

The Benefits for Your Practice
ARISE is designed to address the unique challenges periodontal specialists face in managing payments and practice efficiency. By simplifying payment acceptance, eliminating processing fees, and automating billing and reminders, ARISE allows your staff to focus more on patient care and less on administrative tasks.

If your practice is looking to modernize payment processes with flexible, secure payment options with expert US-based onboarding and support, ARISE offers a tailored solution built with your needs in mind

Ready to eliminate payment hassles and get paid faster? 👉 Schedule your free demo today or contact Jim Luff, AAP’s dedicated Relationship Manager – 833-287-6722.

Video: The Use of Cellular Bone Allografts to Optimize Regenerative Outcomes

Presented in collaboration with LifeNet Health.

Presented by: Bradley S. McAllister, DDS, PhD.

Learning objectives:

  • Review current literature and characterization of cellular allografts.
  • Review cellular allograft clinical insights for optimizing regenerative outcomes.
  • Demonstrate clinical applications for cellular allografts.

Video: Maximizing Success: Allograft Applications in Everyday Practice

Presented in collaboration with LifeNet Health.

Presented by: Edgard El Chaar, DDS, MS, EMBA

Learning objectives:

  • Review guided bone regeneration principles & clinical applications.
  • Review bone graft material.
  • Understanding allograft versus xenograft.

Video: Peri-Implantitis

Presented in collaboration with LifeNet Health.

Presented by: Alberto Monje, DDS, MS, PhD.

Learning objectives:

  • Identify peri-implant diseases.
  • Evaluate which are the systemic drivers associated to these disorders.
  • Understand which are the predisposing factors associated to these disorders.
  • Know the steps in the treatment of peri-implantitis.
  • Know the long-term effectiveness.

Video: Choices that we have in Guided Tissue Regeneration

Presented in collaboration with LifeNet Health.

Presented by: Robert Miller, DDS

Learning objectives:

  • Demographics as it relates to periodontitis.
  • Choices in guided tissue regeneration.
  • Evaluating the saving or extraction of a tooth.

These modules were made possible with support from:

As a global leader in regenerative medicine and leading provider of dental allografts, LifeNet Health continues to push the boundaries to give healing every advantage. The organization offers groundbreaking transplantation, tissue, and cellular solutions that support healthcare providers and power the work of scientific researchers. This forward-focused approach has improved life for millions of patients, all while honoring donor heroes and their families. With over 11 million allografts distributed without a single case of disease transmission and more than one dental allograft delivered every minute, LifeNet Health continues to set the standard for safety, innovation, and lasting impact.

Sponsored content does not constitute nor imply endorsement, agreement, recommendation, or favoring by the American Academy of Periodontology of such information or the entities mentioned or promoted herein. Factual or typographical errors are the responsibility of the sponsoring company.

The AAP and Crest + Oral-B are partnering to bring you a series of Perio Health posts to share with your patients. Download the images below and share them on your social media pages, and stay tuned for more from this series, running now through November.

  • 📅 Webinar Title: Your Next Chapter: Career and Financial Planning After Residency & Fellowship
  • 🕒 Date & Time: Monday, November 10 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT
  • 🔗 Registration Link: Register Here

Webinar Overview:
Starting your career after residency can feel overwhelming, but the right preparation sets the stage for long-term success. In this webinar, we’ll guide you through your first steps, from understanding contracts and compensation to tackling essential tasks before day one. Learn how to set up a solid financial foundation, manage loans, secure the right insurance, and plan for both career and financial growth. Join us to gain practical strategies for building the career you want.

AAP members are invited to explore Panacea’s collection of information, advice, and tools to help medicine trainees and physicians better position themselves for career and financial success.

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Sowingo, an AAP Perio Perks partner, has shared the following blog posts with AAP members. With Sowingo, periodontists can spend less time managing supplies and more time with patients – using the most powerful, easy-to-use dental inventory management platform.

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Sponsored content does not constitute nor imply endorsement, agreement, recommendation, or favoring by the American Academy of Periodontology of such information or the entities mentioned or promoted herein. Factual or typographical errors are the responsibility of the sponsoring company.