b'FOR YOUR PRACTICEAAP Dental Hygiene Engagement Initiative updateThe AAP is excited for the autumn launch of the Dental Hygiene Engagement Initiative! This multi-faceted initiative aims to foster stronger relationships between periodontists and dental hygienists by bringing them together to network and learn. The initiative will feature the long-awaited Dental Hygiene Study Club and Dental Hygienist Recognition Program as well as more broad reaching efforts targeting dental hygienists, such as the Dental Hygiene Symposium at the AAP Annual Meeting. AAP Dental Hygiene Study Club the higher the level of recognition theyll receive.Members who sign up for the Dental Hygiene StudyFor more information about the Dental Hygiene Club will get access to a slate of professionallyEngagement Initiative, visit perio.org! produced content designed to assist in facilitating a successful dental hygiene study club in their local area: Upcoming Dental Hygiene Events:-Template resourcesInvitations, sign-in sheets, and flyers to facilitate the hosting of a study club.ADHA Annual Conference:-Video modulesProfessionally produced videosThe AAP is sponsoring a session at the American on compelling topics relevant to the hygieneDental Hygienists Association (ADHA) Annual audience to be used as the main study clubConference, taking place July 7-9, 2023. Dental presentation followed by in-person - discussion. hygienists will hear AAP Vice President Dr. -Best practice tips and tricksReal lifeMaria (Mia) L. Geisinger speak on the future of suggestions on how to get the most out of aperiodontology! hygiene-focused study club.ADHA Future of Oral Healthcare Pavilion:-Background materialssupplementalDental hygienists can visit the Future of Oral information to help members familiarize themselvesHealthcare Pavilion at the ADHA Annual Conference with the study club video topic and how it relates toand hear AAP Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Ana Becil the hygiene audience.Giglio speak on the importance of collaborative care -And more! and watch an exciting video about the forthcoming Dental Hygienist Recognition Program. AAP Dental Hygienist Recognition Program AAP Dental Hygiene Symposium:To incentivize dental hygienists to participate in AAPThe AAP is excited to offer another Dental Hygiene member-hosted dental hygiene study clubs andSymposium at the AAP Annual Meeting in Austin, TX! other AAP CE related activities, dental hygienists canDental hygienists will hear from periodontal experts sign up for the AAP Dental Hygienists Recognitionabout the successful management of the periodontal Program to earn credit towards different tiers of AAPpatient. See more information about this exciting recognition. The more CE credits participants earn,symposium at perio.org! AAP Periospectives| 23'