AAP Annual Meeting · Vancouver, British Columbia · Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Vol. 3, No. 3 Investigating the age-old question Which should you do first? Brush or floss? New study may provide the answer. Who do you call in your time of need? New campaign offers insights into moments when Henry Schein came through in a pinch. Show off your ULD radiation levels Planmeca explains its certification program to increase dialogue with your patients. »page 4 »page 6 »page 10 More to explore n Time is counting down here at the AAP’s 104th Annual Meeting, but if you haven’t truly explored the exhibit hall yet, it’s not too late. In addition to the more than 300 booths showcasing the latest peri- odontal products, services and tech- nologies, there are a variety of events going on that will further enhance everything you have been learning in the classrooms. Periodontal Career Fair Are you a new practitioner or recent graduate looking for that perfect job, or an established periodontist look- ing for a partner or an associate? If so, the Periodontal Career Fair is the place to be. It is a great opportunity for employers and recent graduates to meet, network and get the leads you have been looking for. It’s open today from noon to 2 p.m. Member Resource Center Are you an AAP member? You won’t want to skip a visit to the Mem- ber Resource Center (booth No. 927). There, you can purchase AAP scrubs and other branded merchandise, hear about the AAP’s strategic priorities and initiatives, network with mem- bers from around the globe in the International Lounge and enter a drawing for a chance to win $150 in free AAP merchandise. Speaker Studio Visit the Speaker Studio at booth No. 533 for an opportunity to interact with some of the academy’s expert speakers. Participate in a Q&A session or a group discussion with invited speakers in an intimate setting. From 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. today, William V. Giannobile, DDS, MS, DMedSc, will discuss “Emerging Regenerative Approaches to Perio- dontal Reconstruction” while from 5 Attendees stroll the exhibit hall floor during the 2017 AAP Annual Meeting. (Photo/today Staff file photo) 1 to 1:20 p.m., Joseph Y. Kan, DDS, MS, will talk about his live stream- ing surgery, “Explore Anterior Single Immediate Implant Placement & Pro- visionalization in the Esthetic Zone.” The exhibit hall closes at 3 p.m., so make sure to take advantage of all these opportunities before it’s too late. AAP publishes proceedings from best evidence consensus meeting on lasers Periodontal experts address clinical efficacy of laser usage in patient care By The American Academy of Periodontology Staff n The American Academy of Peri- odontology (AAP) has published its “best evidence consensus” (BEC) panel proceedings on the topic of laser usage. The proceedings are the result of the second BEC meeting, a model of scien- tific inquiry rooted in the best available published research and expert opinion. The BEC meeting on lasers was held in Chicago in February 2017. The latest BEC meeting brought together a panel of 10 experts to dis- cuss the efficacy of laser usage, either when used alone or as an adjunct to non-surgical and surgical treatment of periodontitis and peri-implantitis. 8see LASERS, page 3