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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the authority on children’s oral health, will host its 64th Annual Session in New York City at the Hilton New York, Sheraton New York and Marriott Marquis Hotels from May 26th-29th.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in children’s oral health, welcomes the attention and the awareness of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to improving access to oral health care, especially for the most vulnerable children.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in children’s oral health, announced today the availability of an educational DVD for parents and caregivers that emphasizes the importance of oral health.

With 41 million U.S. trick-or-treaters hitting the pavement in 2010 (ages 5 to 14), the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in children’s dental and oral health, knows Halloween can be a frightful time for tiny teeth, from lost sealants and fillings, to damaged brackets and even broken teeth.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in children’s oral health, today announced the appointment of Dr. Paul S. Casamassimo as Director of the AAPD Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center (POHRPC).

National Three-Year Campaign Comprised of More Than 20 Leading Dental Organizations

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the authority on children’s oral health, announced today the creation of their Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center. The goal of the Center is to inform and advance research and policy analysis that will promote optimal oral health care for children. Through the AAPD, the Center will conduct research studies and policy analysis to further the understanding of practices which will improve oral health for all children. Upcoming work ​

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Several members of Congress have expressed concern about the Office of Head Start's decision to not exercise the remaining option years of the AAPD's contract to operate the Dental Home Initiative.

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