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Get to Know the AAPD Research & Policy Center
Host Dr. Joel Berg speaks with Dr. Chelsea Fosse, Vice President of the AAPD RPC, on the current hot topics in public health and how the RPC is working to make an impact. They discuss how pediatric dentistry can lead in caring for children and adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs, and Dr. Fosse highlights how healthcare professionals can seek RPC support on state-specific Medicaid and legislative questions.
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The Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry Mobile App Is Now Available
The trusted AAPD Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry, Sixth Edition, is now available for iOS and Google Play. Whether you're flipping through the print edition or tapping into the new mobile app, the clinical guidance you rely on is always right at your fingertips!
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Dr. Scott Smith Featured in JAMA Health Forum Alongside ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler
Immediate Past President of the AAPD Dr. Scott Smith and ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler issued a warning against efforts to eliminate community water fluoridation in a recent editorial in JAMA, stating such decisions could unravel decades of progress in public oral health.
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Smiles Across the Globe
September 19-20, 2025
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Smiles Across the Globe – Virtual Option
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Safe & Effective Sedation for the Pediatric Dental Patient
October 17-18, 2025
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Oct 17 Fri
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Oct 19 Sun
Management of Pediatric Sedation Emergencies: Simulation Course
October 19, 2025
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Qualifying Exam Prep Course
February 13-15, 2026
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AAPD Foundation supports community-based initiatives that provide access to care for all children. Established in 1987, AAPD Foundation is the charitable arm of the AAPD dedicated to providing dental homes for children nationwide.
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