Mia Geisinger, '03 Becomes President of AAP

The American Academy of Periodontology installed Mia L. Geisinger, '03 as its president during its 110th Annual Meeting in San Diego, held Oct. 31-Nov. 3. 

Dr. Geisinger is a professor, director of advanced education in periodontology, and acting chair in the Department of Periodontology in the University of Alabama at Birmingham  School of Dentistry. She is a Diplomate in the American Board of Periodontology and has served as President of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, Chair of the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs, and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Dental Association Science and Research Institute. She has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed publications and is committed to the UAB Periodontology mission of optimizing the overall health of patients and communities through superior periodontal care, education, scholarship, and outreach. Dr. Geisinger lectures nationally and internationally aon topics in periodontology and oral healthcare.