National Children's Dental Health Month
Each February, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry celebrates NCDHM by promoting awareness of children’s oral health and the importance of preventive care.
Latest From AAPD
Pediatric Dentists Sound Alarm Over EPA's Inadequate Fluoride Assessment
The AAPD has formally submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Fluoride Preliminary Assessment Plan and Literature Survey. The Academy warns that the EPA's current trajectory relies on discredited reports and inapplicable information that threatens safe community water fluoridation.
Learn More
AAPD 2026 | May 21-24, 2026
AAPD 2026 Registration is open! Secure your spot today and join us in Las Vegas for the premier event in pediatric dentistry.
Learn More
Read the Latest Edition of PDT
Pediatric Dentistry Today (PDT) is your member resource to know what's going on at the AAPD and in the world of pediatric dentistry.
Learn More
Upcoming Events
-
Sep 10 Thu
Oral Exam Review
September 10, 2026
-
Sep 11 Fri
Comprehensive Review Course
September 11-13, 2026
-
Sep 11 Fri
Mock Oral Exam Interviews
September 11-12, 2026
MyChildrensTeeth.org
Essential resources & tips for keeping your child's mouth Monster-free!
Visit MCT
AAPD Foundation
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.
Donate Now
Find a Pediatric Dentist
To find a pediatric dentist in your area, simply put in your ZIP code and search radius