Dr. Kenneth Bueltmann Served as AAP President in 2001-02
CHICAGO – October 9, 2001 – The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) installed Kenneth W.
An AAP member since 1970, Bueltmann has been active on several AAP committees. Currently he serves on the Task Force to Consider World Workshop, Organizing Committee for an AAP/NIDCR
He also has served on the Health Care Reform Committee, the Task Force on Periodontal Manpower and as liaison to the American Dental Association.
In addition to his activities with the AAP, Bueltmann is a past president of the Midwest Society of Periodontists and the Illinois Society of Periodontists. He also is an active lecturer in both educational and professional settings.
A diplomate of The American Board of Periodontology, Bueltmann received his dental degree from Marquette University and his master science certificate of periodontology from the University of Iowa in 1966 and 1970 respectively.
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The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is is an 8,000-member professional organization for periodontists - specialists in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also dentistry’s experts in the treatment of oral inflammation and receive three additional years of specialized training following dental school. Periodontics is one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.Find out if you are at risk for periodontal diseases by taking the Academy’s risk assessment test.
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