The American Academy of Periodontology 2020 Vision
Mission

 

Our specialty will be known for advancing oral health and well-being through expertise in implants, periodontal medicine and oral plastic surgery.

Values

 

Science: Our Bridge to the Future

Strategic solutions

Compassionate care

Innovation

Education

New technologies

Collaboration, and

Ethical Behavior

Long-term goals

 

By the year 2020

  • Periodontology will be the central component of all predoctoral and dental hygiene education.

  • We will be the premier providers of care for patients with severe periodontal diseases or periodontal conditions related to overall systemic health.

  • We will be the premier providers of oral plastic, regeneration, tissue engineering, and implants.

  • We will be the preferred partners of industry to advance innovations for patient care.

  • We will optimize our influence to realize this vision.