The Pre-Doctoral Toolkit is a resource for AAPD's PreDoctoral Chapters. We welcome additions and ideas from all our current chapters. Please contact Suzanne Wester with any suggestions at swester@aapd.org. 

AAPD Chapter Toolkit

AAPD Pre-Doc Chapter Membership

The purpose of a student chapter is to initiate and promote a better understanding and appreciation of dentistry for children among dental students.

"Best Practices" for AAPD Pre-Doc Chapters

A pre-doctoral student group can be a wonderful first step in pursuing a specialty in pediatric dentistry.

AAPD Predoctoral Chapter Spotlights

Official AAPD Pre Doctoral Chapters

Pre-Doctoral Student Chapter Handbook

Membership in a Student Chapter is open to all pre-doctoral dental students and is especially geared to those students who are either interested in pursuing a certificate in pediatric dentistry, or plan to offer treatment to the pediatric population in their general practice.