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Zackin was first named to the post in 2000. |
CHICAGO – November 5, 2001 – The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation re-elected S. Jerome
Zackin received his B.A. with Honors and Distinction in Biology from Wesleyan University, and his
Until 1998, Zackin maintained a private practice in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He has held hospital appointments at Holy Family in Methuen, Massachusetts, and Lawrence General (Lawrence, Massachusetts) and currently holds honorary appointments at both institutions.
Zackin also has held numerous positions with the American Academy of Periodontology, where he served on the board of trustees from 1986 to 1992. He received a Fellowship Award from the Academy in 1994 and is also a Fellow in the American College of Dentists. Dr. Zackin has been a periodontal consultant to Delta Dental Plan of Massachusetts and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
About AAP Foundation: The mission of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation is to improve the periodontal and general health of the public through increasing public and professional knowledge of periodontal diseases and their therapies, stimulating basic and clinical research to generate new knowledge, and enhancing educational programs at all levels to create opportunities in periodontal education and practice. Periodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.
To get more information about any AAP Foundation activities, please contact Robert A. Vitas, PhD, CAE, CFRE, Executive Director, at

