General Information
The American Academy of Periodontology is an ADA CERP recognized provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at
ADA.org/CERP.
AAP Foundation Booth and Silent Auction
Join the AAP Foundation in the north lobby area as they pay homage to the last 27 years. Learn more about the Foundation’s work, receive fun giveaways, win special raffle prizes, browse the silent auction, and more!
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Academy recognizes the need to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please indicate any special requests you may have on the housing and registration form, and an Experient staff member will contact you.
Attendance Requirement
As stated in Chapter 1, Section 6 of the Academy Bylaws, Annual Meeting attendance requirements must be met unless a petition for extension of your respective time period has been filed with the Board of Trustees. Contact AAP Member Services at
member.services@
perio.org to request a waiver.
Awards
Recipients of AAP awards will be honored at a ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Westin Boston Waterfront hotel.
Recipients of AAP Foundation awards will be honored at the Foundation’s Signature Recognition Event (see page 50).
Coat and Baggage Check
Coat and baggage services will be available in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) for a nominal fee (cash only). The AAP is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Continuing Education (CE) Information – CE Pavilion
With the exception of Hands-On Workshops and Dental Hygiene Symposium, participants will be able to log continuing education (CE) credit at the CE Pavilion located in the Exhibit Hall behind the 100 aisle booths. A link on
perio.org will be available for 90 days following the meeting. The AAP does not send CE credit information to state boards or licensing/regulatory agencies. Meeting attendees are responsible for ensuring that their credits are current and on file. CE is offered on an hour-for-hour basis for every hour of programming which earns CE credit. The AAP cautions participants for this CE activity about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating new techniques and procedures in their practice.
Crisis Plan
Visit
perio.org or call the AAP at 800-282-4867 for the latest updates and status of the meeting. All attendees must complete the emergency contact and hotel information requested on the housing and registration form. In the event of an on-site emergency, please check with your hotel’s front desk personnel for further information and instructions or consult the mobile app.
Dress Code and Temperature
Attendees are encouraged to wear business casual attire. September high temperatures in Boston average around 720F/220C, with lows around 570F/140C. Lightweight clothing with a jacket for evenings is recommended.
Hotels
The official headquarters hotel is the Westin Boston Waterfront. See pages 65-66 for additional hotel information, including other hotel options.
Housing
Experient will accept new reservations, changes, and cancellations until 6 p.m. ET, Aug. 6, 2017. After this, Experient will continue to take changes, cancellations, and new bookings however availability may be limited. Beginning Aug. 26, 2017, contact the hotel directly for changes, cancellations, and new reservations. Please refer to your booking confirmation for individual hotel cancellation polices.
Location
Most programs and events will be held at the BCEC, unless otherwise indicated.
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