b'DIPLOMATE INTERVIEWThe American Board of Periodontology is pleased to introduce a new periodic feature in conjunction with Periospectives. From time toAly Kennedy, DDS, MStime, the Board will feature an interview with a Diplomate to provide insights into the path to board certification and how board certification influences a periodontal practice.Tell us a little about yourself and your current practice?I was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. I attended Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis for dental school andI love being able to educate completed my Periodontics residency at Texas A&M University Collegepatients at their initial of Dentistry in Dallas, TX. I practice in Tyler, Texas at Tyler Periodontics and Dental Implants with Dr. Kayleigh Temple.appointment and then see When did you know you wanted to pursue a periodontaltheir progress at re-evaluation residency? What occurred that made you decide on thisafter going through initial career path?My uncle is a periodontist, and he was the first to encourage me tophase therapy.pursue a career as a periodontist. After my first few periodontics AAP Periospectives| 44'