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Join the American Academy of Periodontology!

 

The AAP connects periodontists worldwide, from predoctoral study through retirement, to further the practice of periodontology and advance the science behind it. AAP members are granted access to the latest periodontal research and clinical information via in-person and virtual educational events, scholarly publications, networking opportunities, and translational resources. The most esteemed professionals in the specialty of periodontics make the AAP their periodontal home.

With the support of dedicated volunteers and staff, members of the AAP can rest assured that their needs, individually and beyond, will always be the AAP’s top priority.

 

PLEASE NOTE: If you are currently an AAP member, you do not need to complete an application. To renew your membership, visit Renew Membership.
Questions? Contact the Member Services Team at member.services@perio.org or 800-282-4867.

 

Membership Listing

Active Membership

Member $1,097.00 USD
Monthly Payments $1,097.00 USD

Eligibility

  • Dentist licensed to practice in the United States and its territories
  • Suggested membership in the American Dental Association (ADA)
  • Qualified to announce as a specialist in periodontology per ADA requirements
  • Practice is limited to periodontology

Join today and enjoy a variety of exclusive member benefits including:

  • Access to periodontal research and science published in the Journal of Periodontology and Clinical Advances in Periodontics*
  • JOP Podcasts featuring behind the scenes information from periodontal researchers
  • Exclusive member rates to attend the Annual Meeting
  • Promotional practice materials including customizable press releases and use of the AAP logo
  • Scientific and clinical resources including AAP position papers, commissioned reviews, and parameters of care
  • Subscriptions to the member magazine, Periospectives, and the weekly e-news brief, This Week in Perio, to help you stay up-to-date on Academy initiatives and periodontal health news
  • Personalized assistance with practice management matters such as insurance reimbursement and third-party issues
  • Inclusion in the Find a Periodontist directory
  • Valuable members-only discounts on Perio Perks programs
  • Access to the AAP Career Center
  • Choose the Monthly Payment Plan and pay only $91.42 per month (AAP membership dues cover the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025, are not prorated, and must be fully paid. Those who choose the monthly payment option must pay for those months prior to their join date and the monthly amount for each month thereafter.)

* Please allow 24 hours for online access to the journals

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Associate Membership

Associate $1,097.00 USD
12-Month Payment Plan $1,097.00 USD

Eligibility

  • Dentist licensed to practice in the United States and its territories
  • Suggested membership in the American Dental Association (ADA)

Practice is not limited to periodontology

Join today and enjoy a variety of exclusive member benefits including:

  • Access to periodontal research and science published in the Journal of Periodontology and Clinical Advances in Periodontics*
  • JOP Podcasts featuring behind the scenes information from periodontal researchers
  • Exclusive member rates to attend the Annual Meeting
  • Promotional practice materials including customizable press releases and use of the AAP logo
  • Scientific and clinical resources including AAP position papers, commissioned reviews, and parameters of care
  • Subscriptions to the member magazine, Periospectives, and the weekly e-news brief, This Week in Perio, to help you stay up-to-date on Academy initiatives and periodontal health news
  • Personalized assistance with practice management matters such as insurance reimbursement and third-party issues
  • Valuable members-only discounts on Perio Perks programs
  • Access to the AAP Career Center
  • Choose the Monthly Payment Plan and pay only $91.42 per month (AAP membership dues cover the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025, are not prorated, and must be fully paid. Those who choose the monthly payment option must pay for those months prior to their join date and the monthly amount for each month thereafter.)

* Please allow 24 hours for online access to the journals

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International Membership

International $549.00 USD
12-Month Payment Plan $549.00 USD

Eligibility

  • Dentist residing outside the United States and its territories who is a member of a national dental association

Join today and enjoy a variety of exclusive member benefits including:

  • Subscriptions to the Journal of Periodontology and the case study journal, Clinical Advances in Periodontics. *
  • Discounted registration to attend the Annual Meeting.
  • Promotional practice materials including customizable press releases and use of the AAP logo.
  • Scientific and clinical resources including AAP position papers, commissioned reviews, and parameters of care.
  • Access to the quarterly member magazine, Periospectives, online.
  • Personalized assistance with practice management matters such as insurance reimbursement and third-party issues.
  • Inclusion in the Find a Periodontist directory.
  • Access to the AAP Career Center.
  • Choose the Monthly Payment Plan and pay only $45.75 per month (AAP membership dues cover the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025, are not prorated, and must be fully paid. Those who choose the monthly payment option must pay for those months prior to their join date and the monthly amount for each month thereafter.)

* Please allow 24 hours for online access to the journals

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Student Membership

Student $142.00 USD
12-Month Payment Plan $142.00 USD

Eligibility

Residents enrolled in an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited periodontal residency program are encouraged to join as a Student member.

 

Dental Student Interest Group (DSIG) - Predoctoral students enrolled in an accredited U.S. or Canadian dental school that have an interest in periodontics may complete this application to join the AAP.

Benefits of AAP Student Membership

  • Access to periodontal research and science published in the Journal of Periodontology and Clinical Advances in Periodontics *
  • JOP Podcasts featuring behind the scenes information from periodontal researchers
  • Exclusive member rates to attend the Annual Meeting and exclusive invitations to students-only event
  • Access to the AAP Career Center
  • Scientific and clinical resources including AAP position papers, commissioned reviews, and parameters of care
  • Students-only scholarships and awards
  • Valuable members-only discounts on Perio Perks programs
  • A discount on the in-service examinations (a $140 savings!)
  • Choose the Monthly Payment Plan and pay only $11.83 per month (AAP membership dues cover the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025, are not prorated, and must be fully paid. Those who choose the monthly payment option must pay for those months prior to their join date and the monthly amount for each month thereafter.)

 

* Please allow 24 hours for online access to the journals

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International Student Membership

Intl Student $142.00 USD
12-Month Payment Plan $142.00 USD

Eligibility

To qualify for AAP’s International Student Membership category, you must provide AAP with a signed letter by the university admissions representative or director of the advanced specialty education program in periodontics. The letter must also contain the following:

  1. Be on official university letter head confirming the student’s status (enrollment in program)
  2. Must state their begin and end date in the program
  3. Must be written in English

Benefits of AAP International Student Membership

The AAP offers many benefits to International Student members.

  • Subscriptions to the Journal of Periodontology and Clinical Advances in Periodontics *
  • Access to the quarterly member magazine, Periospectives online.
  • Access to the AAP Career Center.
  • Reduced registration to attend the Annual Meeting.
  • Choose the Monthly Payment Plan and pay only $11.83 per month (AAP membership dues cover the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025, are not prorated, and must be fully paid. Those who choose the monthly payment option must pay for those months prior to their join date and the monthly amount for each month thereafter.)

* Please allow 24 hours for online access to the journals

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