American Academy of Periodontology

About This Association

The American Academy of Oral Prophylaxis and Periodontology was founded in 1914 and changed its name to the American Academy of Periodontology in 1919. The American Academy of Periodontology was founded in 1914 by two women, Drs. Gillette Hayden and Grace Roger Spalding. It was initially named the American Academy of Oral Prophylaxis and Periodontology and began with 18 charter members. The name was changed to the American Academy of Periodontology in 1919. The Academy’s first Annual Meeting was held in Washington, DC, on November 5-7, 1914, with 17 members present.

Publications

Journal of Periodontology

Conventions

Annual

Specialties:

1. Medicine - Dentistry

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