The AAP provides a wealth of resources to help members in the later years of their career in periodontics...

AAP Benefits for Career Transitioning Members

Listed below are just a few of the many resources the Academy offers to help members in the later years of their career in periodontics.

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"My highly satisfying professional life in periodontics thus far has included private practice, teaching, research, academic administration, and a broad range of community service. In all these areas, the American Academy of Periodontology has been consistently helpful and supportive. I am thankful and proud to be a member.”
—Paul B. Robertson, DDS, MS, of Camano Island, WA (Member since 1970)

You’ve built a great career and prominent practice and you want to leave it—and your trusting patients—in capable hands. Whether you want to retire completely or spend time with family and friends or you want to keep your hand in and continue to contribute to your profession, the AAP can help.

Advance Your Career

Learn from Member Colleagues

Stay on top of the Science

Save Money and Time

DID YOU KNOW…
  • There are currently about 280 vacant dental school faculty positions; three quarters are in the clinical sciences, according to the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Institute for Public Policy and Advocacy.
  • You can save 50% on your dues by transferring to the Life Category or 90% transferring to the Retired category.

Benefits Throughout Your Career

Be sure to visit Perio.org often to see the variety of programs and services available to members at all career stages.

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