This award recognizes a full-time periodontal resident for outstanding leadership, mentorship, and advocacy in periodontology and dental implantology.
Funder: American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Dr. Mark K. Setter Leadership in Periodontology and Dental Implantology Award)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 one-time award to a single recipient (annual competition)
Summary: Recognizes a full-time periodontal resident who demonstrates exemplary leadership in periodontology and dental implantology.
Key Information: Applicants must be nominated by their program director and be full-time residents at an accredited U.S. periodontal program.
This award honors the legacy of Dr. Mark K. Setter, a distinguished leader and mentor in periodontology, by recognizing a current full-time periodontal resident who exemplifies outstanding leadership in the profession. The $10,000 award supports the development of future leaders in periodontology and dental implantology, focusing on individuals who have made a positive impact through mentorship, advocacy, and the promotion of periodontology within their academic and professional communities. The award is made possible through the support of BioHorizons, Salvin Dental Specialties, Inc., and the North American Society of Periodontists, in collaboration with the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation.