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The AAP publishes news of recent research on the causes, health risks and effective treatment of gum diseases in order to assist the media in disseminating this information.
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- Another Reason to Stay in Shape: Healthy Teeth
and Gums (8/2/10) - AAP Calls on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to Assess U.S. Periodontal
Health (4/26/10) - Dispelling Myths about Gum Disease: The Truth Behind Healthy Teeth and
Gums (2/18/10) - AAP Supports the International Diabetes Federation Guideline on Oral Health for People with
Diabetes (11/3/09)
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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.AAP Newsroom Links
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