Through the Academy’s public relations efforts, AAPD leaders and member spokespeople are regularly featured as subject-matter experts in interviews for articles, news segments, and feature stories throughout the United States and beyond.

For media inquiries, contact Caitlin Kepple, Marketing and Communications Manager, at ckepple@aapd.org

PR Newswire
April 15, 2025
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Affirms Safety and Effectiveness of Community Water Fluoridation

New York Post
April 9, 2025
What does fluoride do? Benefits and risks as RFK Jr. tells CDC to stop recommending it in drinking water 

WGN-TV Chicago
March 27, 2025
Debate over fluoride in drinking water: Suburban dentist talks benefits, pushback 

WBEZ-TV Chicago (NPR)
March 25, 2025
As opposition to fluoride grows, rural America risks a new surge of tooth decay 

WUFT-TV (PBS) Gainesville, FL
February 28, 2025
Faulty equipment causes water utilities to stop adding fluoride 

WAAY 31-ABC
February 26, 2025
Local doctor weighs in on Medicaid reimbursement rates 

Good Housekeeping
February 25, 2025
Will We All Get Cavities If Fluoride Is Removed From Our Water? Dentists Explain 

Sirius XM
February 5, 2025
Doctor Radio Show “On Call For Kids” Segment 

WTVC-TV (ABC) Chattanooga, TN
January 28, 2025
Families urged to maintain kids’ dental routines; AAPD highlights fluoride benefits 

NBC News
January 6, 2025
Fluoride once again scrutinized for possible effect on children’s brains

Parents
August 7, 2024
What Exactly Is a Silver Tooth Kid?

Today's Parent
December 8, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby's Oral Thrush

The Bump
December 5, 2023
The Best Pacifiers to Soothe Your Little One

Tiny Beans
November 21, 2023
How & When to Stop Your Kid's Thumb-Sucking Habit

The Every Mom
October 31, 2023
Toddler Bitting: What Parents Should Know

WGN-TV
October 30, 2023
Good v Bad Candy For Your Teeth - What to Avoid and "Nutritious" Alternatives

Café Mom 
June 10, 2023
The Use of Pacifiers After Four Years Old

Toledo Blade
September 4, 2023
Introducing Children to Good Dental Habits Can Prevent A Lifetime of Problems

Buzzfeed
March 23, 2023
7 Must-Have Products For Your Bay's Dental Care

POPSUGAR
March 9, 2023
Can Babies Really Be Born with Teeth? Here's What Experts Have to Say

NCDHM Satellite Media Tour
Jan. 31, 2023
AAPD President Joins Local and National Media to Discuss Children's Oral Healthcare During National Children's Dental Month

Fox Denver
Oct. 26, 2022
Pediatric Dentist on Halloween Candy

NBC Chicago
Oct. 25, 2022
Kids' Candy Consumption on Halloween Equals 3 Cups of Sugar, Experts Say

Fox 32 Chicago
Oct. 25, 2022
Tips for Protecting Your Teeth From Your Halloween Candy Haul