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Associations Periodontics

Periodontists in Florida belong to national, regional and state bodies. The American Academy of Periodontology (founded 1914) is the national specialty society. The American Board of Periodontology certifies diplomates. The Southern Academy of Periodontology covers the Southeast, and the Florida Association of Periodontists is the state society.

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American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)

The specialty society for periodontists. Founded 1914, named in 1919, based in Chicago. Publishes the Journal of Periodontology. perio.org · Wikidata Q4742904

Leaders from Florida

Florida dentists in this directory listed as members

American Board of Periodontology (ABP)

Certifies periodontists through a written qualifying examination and an oral examination. Founded 1939. Certificates issued since May 2013 last six years. Recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards. abperio.org · Wikidata Q4743214

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Southern Academy of Periodontology (SAP)

Regional periodontal society founded in 1920 for ten southeastern states. periosouth.net

Leaders from Florida

Florida dentists in this directory listed as members

Florida Association of Periodontists (FAP)

The state association for periodontists who live or practice in Florida. Founded in 1961 as the Florida Society of Periodontists. floridaperio.org/index.html

Leaders from Florida

Florida dentists in this directory listed as members

Academy of Osseointegration (AO)

Dental implant society for surgeons, restorative dentists and researchers. Based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. osseo.org · Wikidata Q30265009

Leaders from Florida

  • Jeffrey Ganeles: Vice-President (2026-2027), Boca Raton source
  • Robert C. Vogel: Immediate Past President (2026-2027), Palm Beach Gardens source

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International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)

Implant dentistry society that awards Fellow and Diplomate status by case review and examination. icoi.org · Wikidata Q17087735

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American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

Implant dentistry society based in Chicago; awards Associate Fellow and Fellow credentials by examination. aaid.com · Wikidata Q30270924

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American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID)

Board that certifies dentists in implant dentistry by examination. aboi.org

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American College of Prosthodontists (ACP)

The specialty society for prosthodontists, who restore teeth and implants. prosthodontics.org · Wikidata Q16961307

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American Dental Association (ADA)

National dental association. Recognized periodontics as a dental specialty in 1947. ada.org · Wikidata Q4743596

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Florida Dental Association (FDA)

The state dental association for Florida dentists of every specialty. floridadental.org · Wikidata Q5461307

Leaders from Florida

  • Dan Gesek: President, Jacksonville source
  • Bert Hughes: President-elect, Gainesville source
  • Karen Glerum: Secretary, Boynton Beach source
  • John Paul: Immediate Past President, Lakeland source
  • Fred Grassin: Treasurer, Spring Hill source
  • Chris Bulnes: At-large Trustee, Tampa source
  • Sam Desai: At-large Trustee, Cape Coral source
  • Bethany Douglas: NEDDA Trustee, Jacksonville source
  • Makeba Earst: NWDDA Trustee, Tallahassee source
  • Reese Harrison: At-large Trustee, Lynn Haven source
  • Lance Karp: WCDDA Trustee, Sarasota source
  • Brenna Kever: At-large Trustee, Orlando source
  • Eddie Martin: At-large Trustee, Pensacola source
  • Katie Miller: CFDDA Trustee, Winter Springs source
  • Richard Mufson: SFDDA Trustee, Miami source
  • John Pasqual: ACDDA Trustee, Delray Beach source
  • Joe Richardson: At-large Trustee, Eustis source
  • Tom Brown: Speaker of the House, Orange Park source
  • Hugh Wunderlich: Editor, New Port Richey source

Florida dentists in this directory listed as members

Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (FACD)

Florida affiliate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. thefacd.com

West Coast District Dental Association (WCDDA)

Florida Dental Association district for the Gulf coast from Pasco to Collier County. wcdda.org

Sources

  1. AAP history
  2. American Board of Periodontology

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