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The American Academy of Periodontology Seeks to Engage Dental Hygienists

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) launched a multi-year initiative aimed at educating dental hygienists on periodontal topics at its 109th Annual Meeting in Austin. The initiative is designed to enhance dental hygienists’ knowledge of periodontics and strengthen the local network of periodontists.

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AAP Launches Dental Hygiene Engagement Initiative at Annual Meeting

Dentistry Today

At its 109th Annual Meeting in Austin, the American Academy of Periodontology is launching a new multi-year, multi-pronged initiative to educate dental hygienists on periodontal topics. As part of the initiative, the AAP is hosting a Dental Hygiene Symposium at its Annual Meeting today. The Hygiene Learning Library.

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American Academy of Periodontology launches Dental Hygiene Engagement Initiative at Annual Meeting

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUSTIN, TX – At its 109th Annual Meeting in Austin, the American Academy of Periodontology is launching a new multi-year, multi-pronged initiative to educate dental hygienists on periodontal topics. As part of the initiative, the AAP is hosting a Dental Hygiene Symposium at its Annual Meeting today.

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Taking the Fear Out of Dental Appointments

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Alyssa Assante, RDH, knew she wanted to become a dental hygienist in the 5th grade. She completed dental hygiene school at Utah Tech University in St. After becoming a registered dental hygienist, she moved to Washington state to practice dental hygiene in a rural town for a family dentist. George in 2011.