PerioDash Starts in Your Neighborhood
When PerioDash began more than a decade ago, the goal was to bring people together in support of the AAP Foundation and the specialty of periodontics. That remains true as the program enters its twelfth year. Every PerioDash event starts with a loca…
Dental School Q&A: University of Utah
Dr. David Okano, Professor (clinical), Assistant Dean for Advanced Dental Education Programs, Section Head of Periodontics, discusses bringing PerioDash to the University of Utah despite lacking a periodontics residency program. As a former AAP Foun…
Military Q&A: Navy Perio
Dr. Jin Hwang, United States Navy Periodontics program
What first motivated your program to take part in PerioDash? I am spearheading the planning for PerioDash in our program as the AAP Foundation Student Ambassador and acting chief resident. I hav…
Multi-Program Q&A: LA Team (UCLA, West LA VA, and USC)
The Los Angeles Team, organized by Drs. Flavia Pirih and Beatriz Bezerra of UCLA, coordinates a city-wide PerioDash event involving UCLA, West L.A. VA, and USC.
The team was inspired by PerioDash’s ability to combine wellness activities with f…
Private Practice Q&A: Dr. Walt Colón
Dr. Walt Colón, a periodontist at Periodontal Associates of North Florida and AAP Board of Trustees member, shared insights about his participation in PerioDash.
When asked what he loves most about being a periodontist, Colón explained…