International Academy of Periodontology (IAP)

Description

An association to disseminate information and advances in the field of Periodontology worldwide.

Member benefits

Knowledge on the subject of Periodontology, access to a journal, chance to attend meeting and also to make presentations.

Mission / Aims

* Advancing international co-operation on a personal basis and in co-operation with national or international periodontal societies and research groups and appropriate health organizations
* Ensuring that periodontology is adequately represented as a specialty to both the medical and dental professions
* Advising in the creation and co-ordination of undergraduate and postgraduate educational programs, especially in countries with limited resources
* Disseminating amongst members and others advancements in the theory and practice of periodontology through its publications and educational meetings
* Promoting international exchange and communications between individuals of all nations, in pursuance of these objects in order to promote periodontal health throughout the world

Principal activities

Conducting conferences on Periodontology
Conducting workshops in various regions
Publishing Journals