Additional Resources

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American Academy of Periodontology
www.perio.org
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is a professional association for dental professionals who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/
The mission of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is to improve oral, dental and craniofacial health through research, research training and the dissemination of health information. They are part of the U.S. government’s National Institutes of Health.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/topics/periodontal_disease.htm
For more than 60 years, CDC has been dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury and disability. This U.S. government organization works to reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading causes of death and disability, thereby ensuring a long, productive, healthy life for all people.

American Dental Association
www.ada.org/
Founded in 1859, the American Dental Association (ADA) is the oldest and largest national dental society in the world. Since then, the ADA has grown to become a leading source of oral-health related information for dentists and their patients.