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Don Clem, DDS, Elected Vice President of the AAP

Dr. Clem is a past president of the California Society of Periodontists and a private practitioner in Fullerton, California.

CHICAGO–September 8, 2008—Don Clem, DDS, of Fullerton, California was installed as Vice President of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Board of Trustees during the Academy's 94th Annual Meeting, held September 6 – 9, 2008, in Seattle, Washington.

An AAP member since 1982, Dr. Clem previously served on the Board of Trustees as Secretary/Treasurer during 2008. He is also a Diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology and a Past President of the California Society of Periodontists. In addition to the Board of Trustees, Dr. Clem has served on the Academy’s Planning Committee, Education Committee, and the Editorial Board of the Journal of Periodontology. He has also acted as President of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, Chairman for the Task Force on Periodontal Disease Management Guidelines, as well as several other AAP appointments. Dr. Clem is also a Cobalt Level Donor to the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation.

“Dr. Clem has made outstanding contributions to the AAP, particularly as a respected member of the Board. As he takes on the position of Vice President, I am sure he will continue to influence not only the AAP, but the specialty of periodontology as a whole.” said 2009 Academy President, Dr. David Cochran.

“I am honored to begin my year as Vice President of the American Academy of Periodontology. I look forward to an innovative year for the AAP and for the field of periodontics,” said Dr. Clem.

Dr. Clem received his dental degree from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1980, and his specialty training in periodontics from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio in 1984. Dr. Clem maintains a private periodontal practice in Fullerton, California, where he also resides.

About the AAP

The American Academy of Periodontology is an 8,000-member association of dental professionals specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth and in the placement and maintenance of dental implants. Periodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.

For more information, contact the AAP Public Affairs Department at 312/573-3242.

Don Clem, DDS, Elected Vice President of the AAP

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