Brief synopses of recent articles resulting from the AAP's ongoing media efforts, secured by staff on behalf of the Academy...

Recent Media Coverage

Brief synopses of articles resulting from the AAP's ongoing media efforts, secured by staff on behalf of the Academy.

MSNBC.com
June 18, 2010
Audience: 18,967,900

This online article about the positive effects of flossing featured Dr. Don Clem, President Elect of the AAP, who explained what happens to facial structure as periodontal disease progresses.

WebMD
August 2010
Audience: 10,845,896

A recent WebMD article explained the effects of aging on teeth and how to prevent some of the damage from everyday wear-and-tear. Dr. Sam Low, President of the AAP, offered some advice as well.

WebMD
August 2010
Audience: 10,845,896

How to keep your mouth young and healthy was discussed in a recent online article, as well as what the consequences of an unhealthy mouth are. Dr. Sam Low shared how many of his patients floss and why he thinks more people don’t take the time to floss their teeth everyday.

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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.

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