b'It may be called the American Academy of Periodontology, but the AAP views periodontal professionals as a worldwide community. For example, did you know that the AAP has more than 1,200 international members representing 17% of its total membership?The AAPs Annual Meeting is the premier event for our members across the globe to convene, converse, and advance the Academys mission to champion member success and professional partnerships for optimal patient health and quality of life.In 2024, the AAP will once again partner with the Japanese Society of Periodontology and the Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontology at our 110 thAnnual Meeting in San Diego. It gives me a great feeling to come here every year, to have enrichment and an exchange of knowledge in the fields of periodontology and implantology. The AAP is THE academy of academies of periodontology around the globe. Dharmarajan Gopalakrishnan, MDSInternational Member since 2004AAP Periospectives| 36'