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Samuel Low, DDS, MS, M.Ed, Served as AAP President in 2009-10

Dr. Low is Associate Dean and professor of periodontology at the University of Florida.

CHICAGO–September 14, 2009—Samuel Low, DDS, MS, of Gainesville, Florida, was installed as President of the American Academy of Periodontology Board of Trustees during its 95th Annual Meeting, held September 12–15, 2009, in Boston, Massachusetts.

In addition to serving as Associate Dean and professor of periodontology at the University of Florida, Dr. Low is also an advisory faculty member to the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, a dental school that focuses on hands-on educational experiences and a highly developed dental curriculum.

An AAP member since 1975, Dr. Low served on the Board of Trustees as the Academy’s President Elect in 2009. Previously he served as Vice President in 2008, and Secretary/Treasurer in 2007. Dr. Low follows outgoing President Dr. David Cochran, who will assume the role of Immediate Past President and will support the Academy in the coming year as a member of the Board of Trustees.

“Dr. Low’s diverse background will be very valuable during his tenure as President. His experience within the AAP, as well as with the American Dental Association and in academia will help Dr. Low successfully lead the Academy throughout the next year and into the future,” said Dr. David Cochran, 2009 AAP President.

“I am honored to start my year as President of the American Academy of Periodontology,” said Low. “I am anticipating a very busy and successful year for the Academy, which will include advancing the science of periodontology, conducting both public and professional outreach on the importance of periodontal health, and strong leadership to further the specialty.”

As well as serving on the AAP’s Planning Committee, Education Committee, and participation in multiple World Workshops in Periodontics sponsored by the AAP, Dr. Low has been involved in all levels of organized dentistry. In addition to being a Trustee at the American Dental Association, Dr. Low is a consultant to the Council on Dental Practice.

Dr. Low received his dental degree, specialty training in periodontics, and Masters of Science in biomedical science from University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, and his Masters of Education from University of Florida College of Education.

About the AAP

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is an 8,400-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.

To schedule an interview with an AAP spokesperson or obtain more information, please contact Meg Dempsey at 312-573-3242 or meg@perio.org.

Samuel Low, DDS, MS, M.Ed, Served as AAP President in 2009-10

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