Benefits and services for the members include online subscription to the official journals, special rate for meeting registration fees, ability to network with colleagues, a listing in the Academy's Find a Periodontist service, and discounts on member affinity programs. Annual dues are for the calendar year from January 1 to December 31. Application is accepted throughout the year for four membership categories.
Active Members
A dentist with more than two years of periodontal practice or research shall be eligible to be an Active member. Application with recommendations from two active members should be submitted for appraisal and approval by the Board.
Associate Members
An individual specializing in any academic field related to Periodontology or a dentist currently receiving periodontal training shall be eligible to be an Associate Member.
Sponsoring Members
An individual who agrees with the purpose of this Academy, or is sponsoring a group or individual member(s) financially or otherwise, and is approved by the meeting of the Board, shall be eligible to be a Sponsoring Member.
Honorary Members
An individual with a special contribution to Periodontology and approved by the meeting of the Board shall be eligible to be an Honorary Member.