The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in promoting children's dental health, assists parents and policymakers in offering information on the importance of establishing a Dental Home as described in this online Dental Home Resource Center.  

Establishing a "Dental Home" means that your child's oral health care is delivered in a comprehensive, continuously accessible, coordinated and family-centered way by a licensed dentist.  The concept of the Dental Home reflects the AAPD's clinical guidelines and best principles for the proper delivery of oral health care to all children, with a concentration on infant/age one patients.  The Dental Home enhances the dental professional’s ability to assist children and their parents in the quest for optimum oral health care, beginning with the age one dental visit for successful preventive care and treatment as part of an overall oral health care foundation.  Additionally, the establishment of the Dental Home will include referral to other dental specialists when the pediatric or general dentist cannot provide the needed care.

Click here to see Dr. Ned Savide offer tips parents can use in building their Dental Home - from Chicago NBC affiliate WMAQ. 

Click here to hear Dr. Pitts Hinson on the importance of the age one dental visit...
This audio news release reached over 10 million listeners within days of its release to radio stations across the country.

Dental Home Resources

Pediatric Dental Visit Press Release
AAPD Policy on the Dental Home

Dental Care For Your Baby FAQ
Clinical Guidelines on Infant Oral Health Care

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