The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) elected new leadership and recognized certain members for their contributions to the specialty during its annual meeting this week in Orlando, FL.
Wayne Aldredge, DMD, a periodontist from Holmdel, NJ, has been installed as president, with Joan Otomo-Corgel, DDS, MPH, of Los Angeles, serving as the immediate past president.
Other newly installed leaders include the following:
- President-elect: Terrence Griffin, DMD, of Boston
- Vice president: Steven R. Daniel, DDS, of Murfreesboro, TN
- Secretary/treasurer: Richard Kao, DDS, PhD, of Cupertino, CA
The academy has also issued a number of special recognitions to members for their contributions to the periodontal specialty during its annual meeting.
The Gold Medal award, presented annually to a periodontist who has made outstanding contributions to the specialty through service and an understanding of the study, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases was awarded to Vincent J. Iacono, DMD.
The Master Clinician award, presented annually to a member who has shown consistent clinical excellence in periodontology and who continually expresses a willingness to share that clinical experience with others, was given to Paul S. Rosen, DMD.
The Distinguished Scientist award for significant contributions to the basic and clinical science of periodontology went to Laurie K. McCauley, DMD.
For the complete list of officers and honorees, visit the AAP website.
