American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Seven Keys to Preventing More Patients from Dying from Dental Sedation

The number of patients—and, particularly, children—who have been injured or killed by dental sedation...

Pulp Therapy May Be Underutilized

An effective, non-intensive pulp therapy treatment for pediatric tooth decay may be underutilized, the...

National Children’s Dental Health Month Fills Chairs and Important Policy Gaps

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM). For some kids and their families,...

AAPD Releases SDF Guideline for Pediatric Patients

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has issued the first evidence-based guideline on...

Research Paves the Way for Identifying Sleep Apnea in Children

Childhood obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common, underdiagnosed chronic diseases....

Pediatric Groups Identify Oral Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)...

Dental Groups Encourage Sports Safety for National Facial Protection Month

April is National Facial Protection Month, and 5 dental organizations are teaming up to...

Pediatric Dental Care Requires New Policies to Improve

This February, dentistrytoday.com celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month with news stories, interviews, and...

Try Communication, Not Sedation, in Pediatric Dentistry

This February, dentistrytoday.com celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month with news stories, interviews, and...

Alliance Calls for More Awareness of Anesthesia’s Risks in Pediatrics

Citing recent cases where children have died during or shortly after undergoing dental procedures...