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ABOUT AAC

The Academy defines Cariology as “the science and art of understanding the etiology, mechanisms of the disease known as dental caries including initiation, reversal, progression, diagnosis, prognosis, risk management, prevention, non-surgical and surgical therapies, and oral health-focused outcomes.”

The Vision of the AAC is to eradicate dental caries in the United States through the promotion of science-based disease management. We are the leading interprofessional organization that advocates, communicates and supports development and integration of cariology to promote oral health with focus on research, professional and community education and science-based caries management for individuals and communities. The Academy will not only focus on engaging the dental community but also other healthcare providers; physicians and nurses, teachers, social workers, and similar professionals who may help to achieve this mission.

OUR VISION

The Vision of the AAC is to eradicate dental caries in the United States through the promotion of science-based disease management. We are the leading interprofessional organization that advocates, communicates and supports development and integration of cariology to promote oral health with focus on research, professional and community education and science-based caries management for individuals and communities. The Academy will not only focus on engaging the dental community but also other healthcare providers; physicians and nurses, teachers, social workers, and similar professionals who may help to achieve this mission.

ADVANCING THE FIELD OF CARIOLOGY

We work together to advance, improve, promote and protect the professional discipline of cariology.

SUPPORTING PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITIES

Support and create educational and research activities in the field of cariology and the treatment and prevention of caries.

INCREASING PREVENTION

Promote best practices, including screening and early minimally invasive intervention, to prevent the occurrence or progression of the disease of dental caries.

SHARING CURRENT DATA

Acquire, preserve and disseminate data and information in the field of cariology.

DEVELOPING HIGH STANDARDS

of conduct among professionals who work within the field of cariology

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES

for the exchange of expertise, experiences, and opinions through meetings, communications, education, research, and publications regarding the practice and advancement of cariology.

STEWARDSHIP

Receive, administer, and manage grants, donations, and contributions for the purpose of educating health professionals and educators regarding the management of dental caries.

COOPERATION AND ADVANCEMENT

AAC members seek to cooperate with counterpart organizations with similar goals and missions and to foster cooperation and collaboration with individuals pursuing similar purposes.

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Professional education
Collaborate with ADEA to improve cariology education in dentistry
Provide and promote science-based continuing education for the dental professional and all interested professions.
Propose, with the support of other organizations, to change accreditation standards to include caries management as defined by the Academy.
Collaborate with other organizations to improve cariology education in all health professional schools.
Community education.
Promote oral health literacy for all individuals through all stages of life as related to caries as a disease and its management.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President
University of Iowa

Sandra Guzmán-Armstrong

President University of Iowa
Treasurer
University of Michigan

Carlos González-Cabezas

Treasurer University of Michigan
Secretary
University of Florida

Marcelle Nascimento

Secretary University of Florida
Immediate Past President

University of California San Francisco

Peter Rechmann

Immediate Past President University of California San Francisco
Executive Director
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Susan Flannagan

Executive Director admin@aacariology.org

CHAIRS OF THE PILLARS

Research
University of Michigan

Livia Tenuta

Research University of Michigan
Education
University of Pittsburgh

Anchal Malik

Education University of Pittsburgh
Community
Indiana University

Sebastian Lara

Community Indiana University
Interprofessional
University of Iowa

Teresa Marshall

Interprofessional University of Iowa