b'STRATEGY TODAYApproaching2021StrategicallyIn an effort to fulfill its mission and vision, the American Academy ofObjective 2: Advocate on Behalf of the Periodontology (AAP) adheres to four long-range goals: Specialty 1. Provide the professional home for all periodontists In 2021, the AAP will continue to foster key 2. Serve as the primary source of compelling periodontal health information relationships with allied organizations such as the American Board of Periodontology 3. Lead dentistry as the preeminent global authority on periodontal science (ABF), American Academy of Periodontology 4. Administer an effective and nimble professional organization Foundation (AAPF), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the Dental Specialty These goals come with a laundry list of projects and milestones to achieve. Group (DSG). To that end, the AAP has established six objectives to help guide yearly tactics that aim to move the organization closer to realizing its goals. Below isThis year will also mark the launch of a the Academys plan for moving the periodontal profession forward in 2021.module series for periodontal educators based on survey findings conducted by Objective 1: Provide Exceptional Member Value the Task Force on Predoctoral Education. The 2021 strategic plan begins with the Academys primary role, which isAdditionally, the Task Force on Dental to provide exceptional member value. Later this year, members will see theHygienist Engagement will unveil best launch of a completely redesigned website. Based on years of evaluationpractice resources for members to conduct and member feedback, this relaunch will not only have a modern look andoutreach to local hygienists. feel but will organize information in a more user-friendly manner to ensureObjective 3: Advance Sciencethat members and patients alike are able to access a plethora of valuable resources.Based on recommendations from the Task Force on Future Science, the Academy The AAP is also committed to diversity and inclusion and will ensure that theplans to define a multi-faceted periodontal voices of all members are heard, especially periodontists new to the field. Toscientific strategy that considers the current achieve this, AAP is launching a reimagined membership committee taskedand future landscape in periodontics. with this renewed focus. Specific focus will be given to engaging Educational content will expand to include content for educators, students,young scientists in order to encourage them and hygienists, but the biggest focus will be on the 2021 Annual Meeting. Theto contribute to the specialty.AAP anticipates hosting an in-person meeting in Miami Beach in November,The AAP also plans to continue to but much planning is necessary to ensure a safe meeting for all in attendance.make improvements to the Journal of Periodontology and Clinical Advances in AAP Periospectives| 6102378_AAOP.indd 6 3/18/21 2:36 PM'