The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) installed five officers during its 92nd Annual Meeting in San Diego. The new president of the Academy is Preston D. Miller, Jr., D.D.S. An AAP member since 1968, Miller maintains a private periodontal practice in Memphis, Tenn.
Miller takes over following the term served by Kenneth A. Krebs, D.M.D. Krebs has been a member of the AAP for more than 35 years, and recently retired from his private periodontal practice in Chicago. Krebs will serve as the AAP’s past president for the coming year.
Susan Karabin, D.D.S., is the new president elect. She maintains a private periodontal practice in New York and is an assistant clinical professor at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery.
David Cochran, D.D.S., Ph.D., MMSc is vice president. He is a professor and chair of the Department of Periodontics at the University of Texas Health Science.
Samuel B. Low, D.D.S., is the new treasurer/secretary. He is a professor of the Department of Periodontology, College of Dentistry at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
The American Academy of Periodontology is an 8,000-member association of dental professionals specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teethand in the placement and maintenance of dental implants.Periodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.