Dr. Newhouse maintains a full-time private practice in Independence, Missouri, and teaches at the University of Missouri - Kansas City...
Dr. Nancy Newhouse Becomes Secretary/Treasurer of the AAP
Dr. Newhouse, DDS, maintains a full-time private practice in Independence, Missouri, and teaches at the University of Missouri - Kansas City.
CHICAGO–September 14, 2009—Nancy Newhouse, DDS, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was installed as Secretary/Treasurer 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 running a private practice in Independence, Missouri, Dr. Newhouse is also an assistant professor at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry. She has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology since 1989.
A member of the AAP since 1983, Dr. Newhouse has previously been active in many Committees including the Executive Committee, American Dental Association (ADA) Liaison Committee, Task Force on Membership Value, Finance Committee, Planning Committee, and Awards Committee. She has also served on the Board of Trustees since 2002.
“Dr. Newhouse has made great contributions to the AAP, particularly as a member of the Board. I’m sure she will continue to impact not only the AAP, but also the periodontal profession as a whole as she takes on this new position,” said Dr. Samuel Low, 2010 AAP President.
Dr. Newhouse received her dental degree from University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry in 1980 and completed her postgraduate work in periodontology at University of Texas Health Science Center- San Antonio in 1986.
About the AAP
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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. Referral to a periodontist in your area is available by calling 800-FLOSS-EM or visiting the AAP's website at www.perio.org.
For more information, contact the AAP Public Affairs Department at meg@perio.org or 312/573-3242.