b'YOUR ACADEMY AT WORKDistrict Town Halls recapThe Fall Town Halls were a success! The virtual setting allowed members to connect directly with their Trustees from across the nation and the world. Out of all participants surveyed, 89% agreed they were able to connect with their Trustees in a meaningful way. With a total of over 360 participants, across both the spring and fall, it was our members who made the difference. This is your platform to engage directly with your District Trustees and have your opinions heard! Consider discussing local advocacy initiatives that are important to you. The AAP listens: based on Town Hall responses and member support, the Academy contributed $10,000 to the Massachusetts Dental Care Providers for Better Dental Benefits. A direct example of how you can make a difference by being involved. Keep an eye on the Academys social media, your email, and the perio.org for future Town Hall dates. They will typically take place in the Spring and Fall. Has the Dental Hygiene Study Club launched yet?Active Member- PhiladelphiaThank you for your question, and Im pleased to report that the answer is a resounding yes! (Learn more on page 26). The Dental Hygiene Study Club, along with the Dental Hygiene Recognition Program, are a part of the AAPs Dental Hygiene Engagement Initiative officially launched at the AAPs Annual Meeting in Austin.The AAP Dental Hygiene Engagement InitiativeI encourage any member who has questions aims to bring together periodontists and dentalabout either the study club or recognition hygienists to learn, network, and ultimately provideprogram to contact their District Trustee.the best possible care to their shared patients. The Academy firmly believes that a strong relationshipIt was a pleasure to share this exciting between periodontists and dental hygienists isinformation with you. Once again, thank you critical to comprehensive care.for your question, and as always, thank you for your membership in the AAP.The AAP Dental Hygiene Study Club in particular aims to position periodontists as leaders andSincerely,mentors in front of dental hygienists in their localDr. Brad Crump area. The study club gives members a suite ofDistrict 5 resources to host dental hygiene study groups,AAP Board of Trusteesincluding video modules, background materials, template resources, and best practice tips and tricks.AAP Periospectives| 21'