American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Sedation Organizations Endorse AAP Pediatric Guidelines

In June, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued guidelines for deep sedation and...

The Consequences of the 2019 AAPD Sedation Guidelines

Recent deaths of pediatric sedation patients have prompted revised guidelines for patient safety. A...

Tinanoff Wins AAPD Leadership Award

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) presented its Merle C. Hunter Leadership Award...

AAPD Elects New Officers

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) installed its latest slate of officers and...

AAP Updates Guidelines for Pediatric Dental Sedation

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its guidance on sedation for dental...

Report Cites Ongoing Shortcomings in Pediatric Oral Health

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has released its second State of Little...

Many Kids Use Too Much Toothpaste When They Brush

The dental community universally recommends that children should brush their teeth twice a day...

Protections for Children with Dental Sedation (Part 1)

Children are far more vulnerable to morbidity and mortality from sedation than adults, reports...

Parents Still Reporting Gaps in Oral Healthcare Knowledge

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) reports that 74% of parents in the...

Tooth Decay Risk Doubles With Each Year Kids Don’t See a Dentist

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and other dental organizations all urge parents...