AAPD and ADA File Comments with CMS on Pediatric Oral Health Quality Issues

AAPD Supports Enhanced FMAP for State Medicaid Programs

Organized Dentistry Coalition Supports Repeal of 1099 Tax Reporting Provision in PPACA

Vermont Passes Mandatory General Anesthesia Coverage Law

Photos from AAPD Lobby Day 2010

Organized Dentistry Coalition Sends Opposition Letter to Speaker Pelosi

AAPD Supports Repeal of Health Insurers’ Antitrust Exemption

AAPD 2010 Legislative and Regulatory Priorities

Health Care Reform: AAPD Opposes Excise Tax Provisions

Key AAPD Leader Testifies, AAPD and ADA Provide Written Testimony to Oversight Subcommittee Regarding Medicaid Dental Reform

CMS Issues Letter on Implementation of CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) Dental Benefit

AAPD Political Action Committee

Improving Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Project

General Anesthesia Legislation

The mission of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is to advocate policies, guidelines and programs that promote optimal oral health and oral health care for children.

As advocates of children's oral health, the AAPD works closely with legislators, professional associations and health care professionals to develop policies and guidelines, implement research opportunities in pediatric oral health and educate pediatric dentists, health care providers and the public regarding pediatric oral health.