03/25/2026
In a time when dentistry focused solely on filling teeth, Drs. Grace Rogers Spalding and Gillette Hayden changed the game by focusing on the gums. In 1914, these trailblazing women co-founded the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) to advance preventative oral health. Their legacy reminds us that caring for supporting structures is key to a healthy smile. 🦷✨