The American Academy of Periodontology is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. 

Educational Disclaimer

Continuing education credits issued for participation in the CE activities may not apply towards license renewal in all jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency. This record will not automatically be submitted to any state board. It is your responsibility to submit earned course contact hours to the appropriate regulatory agency.

Sponsorship of continuing education courses by the AAP does not imply endorsement of a particular philosophy, product or procedure. The scientific material and techniques presented reflect the views of the presenters and have been made available by the AAP “as is” for educational and informational purposes only and not as professional advice for specific cases or circumstances. The material and techniques discussed in these presentations reflect the science at the time of their development and should be used with the clear understanding that continued research may result in new knowledge or recommendations.

Participants need to be aware of the potential risks of using limited knowledge when integrating techniques and procedures that are new to them into their practices, particularly if the program has not included supervised clinical experience to ensure that participants have attained competence. All speakers and others responsible for content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. Faculty committee disclosures can be found within each activity. Planning committee disclosures.

Treatment decisions are personal choices made by individual periodontists exercising their own professional judgment in each situation. Participants need to consult their own professional colleagues and advisers for professional advice. The AAP does not warrant the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information presented and is not responsible for any claim, injury, damage or loss arising from the use of or reliance upon the material presented or techniques demonstrated, whether those claims are asserted by members of the healthcare professions or any other person.