b'AAP FOUNDATIONIntroducing the Dr. Mark K. Setter Leadership in Periodontology and Dental Implantology AwardIn February 2019, periodontology lost one of its greats - Dr. Mark Setter. Dr. Setter was well-loved and contributed to the field in many ways. He practiced for 30+ years, lectured, and mentored many dentists, periodontists, and students. ToMark embodied the role of dentistry in a honor Dr. Setters memory, Drs. Jason Souyias, Jason Stoner, and Mitch Godat, along with Mrs. Susan Setter, have workedpersons overall health and well-being, and with the AAP Foundation to establish the Dr. Mark K. Setter Leadership in Periodontology and Dental Implantologyin particular the role of periodontics in the Award.comprehensive care of a patient. He was Through the generosity of Dr. Setters friends, colleagues, and family, the award has reached its fundraising goal and willa thought-provoking leader who devoted be awarded in November 2021. The AAP Foundation is also grateful to BioHorizons, Salvin Dental Specialties, Inc., and thehis energy to teaching at universities, North American Society of Periodontists for their generous support of the award. This annual $10,000 award will recognizelectures, and study clubs throughout the a periodontal resident who exemplifies the leadership qualities that Dr. Setter lived and encouraged throughout his lifetime.country. There is a void that must be filled Dr. Jill Bresler, Dr. Setters daughter, says, My dad alwaysby young, energetic visionaries to continue credited the scholarships he received early in his periodontal education for paving his first steps toward success. Being ablethe quest for which Mark paved the road. to provide this for the future generation is truly a remarkable way- Dr. Jason Stonerto honor his memory. Mrs. Susan Setter adds, I am so grateful that Marks legacy will continue to positively impact the lives of others. He was an incredible man who touched the hearts of so many, and I am honored to celebrate his life with this award.Dr. Mitch Godat shares, Dr. Mark Setter was a statesmanas of the application deadline at an accredited U.S. periodontal for periodontics and practiced the highest quality of careprogram and nominated by their periodontal program director. for his patients, while always looking to improve the lives ofThe nominees for this award should demonstrate leadership in everyone around him- his patients, office team, his referralspromoting periodontology, implantology, advanced treatment and his community. He was an impressive motivator, masterplanning and case acceptance strategies through mentorship of communicator, and inspired people to push beyond what theyother students and professionals. Examples of how their work thought possible. He was a true leader that all admired andhas made a positive impact on how periodontology and dental aspired to emulate. implantology is viewed in their school or in some way promoted How to apply the importance of periodontology and dental implantology in the comprehensive treatment of patients is a further requirement. This This person must exemplify leadership in our professionis not a clinical award but an award for leadership that promotes by his/her actions in promoting periodontology and dentalall aspects of what it means to be a periodontist. More information implantology. Applicants must be full-time periodontal residentscan be found at periofoundation.org/awards. AAP Periospectives| 44'