SPARK – Sharing Periodontal Advances and Resident Knowledge
SPARK is a resident-led virtual series featuring engaging clinical case presentations from periodontal residency programs across the country.
Each quarter, 2-3 schools are chosen to reflect a clinical theme of their choice. A resident moderator leads the discussion, fostering collaboration, sharing diverse clinical perspectives, and highlighting resident excellence in periodontics. 2-3 residents are invited to present their cases to support the theme.
Feb. 17, 2026
Esthetic Crown Lengthening: Precision, Planning, and Predictability
Presented by University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
Nov. 11, 2025
Periodontal Regeneration
Presented by Texas A&M and the University of Connecticut
AAP Hour
AAP Hour is an interactive session that provides residents the opportunity to learn from and interact with a master clinician. After reviewing pre-recorded case presentations, residents are given direct access to the guest speaker, who answers their questions during a live virtual event.
April 18, 2025
Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy (SFOT)… an Interdisciplinary Approach
Presented by Dr. George Mandelaris
February 21, 2025
Digital Transformation – Get on Board or Be Left Behind
Presented by Dr. Gian Pietro Schincaglia
June 14, 2024
Can Periodontal Treatment Restore the Oral Microbiome Homeostasis?
Presented by Dr. Patricia I. Diaz
April 5, 2024
The Significance of Phenotype Modification Therapy in Clinical Practice
Presented by Dr. Seiko Min
Sept. 15, 2023
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Anterior Mandible for Optimizing Root Coverage Outcomes
Presented by Dr.Vinay Bhide
May 12, 2023
Clinical Management of Diabetes Patients in the Perio Office
Presented by Dr. Brian Mealey
Feb. 17, 2023
Soft Tissue Augmentation at Implant Sites with Autogenous Grafts and Substitutes
Presented by Dr. Lorenzo Tavelli
The AAP Hour Webinar Series was made possible with support from Philips Oral Healthcare.
