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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.”

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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.

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Advancing the Field of Cariology

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

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

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

Sharing Current Data

Acquire, preserve and disseminate data and information in 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.

Developing High Standards

of conduct among professionals who work within the field 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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Our Goals

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Board of directors

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Sandra Guzmán-Armstrong

President

University of Iowa

Carlos Gonzalez-Cabezas

Carlos González-Cabezas

Treasurer

University of Michigan

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Marcelle Nascimento

Secretary

University of Florida

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Peter Rechmann

Immediate Past President

University of California San Francisco

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Susan Flannagan

Executive Director

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Chairs of the Pillars

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Livia Tenuta

Research

University of Michigan

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Anchal Malik

Education

University of Pittsburgh

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Sebastian Lara

Community

Indiana University

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Teresa Marshall

Interprofessional

University of Iowa