About Our Organization - Board of Directors | The American Academy of Cariology

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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.”

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.