American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), founded in 1947, is the recognized authority on children’s oral health. It is a non-profit professional membership association representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry, with nearly 12,000 members providing primary care and comprehensive dental specialty treatments for children, adolescents, and individuals with special health care needs. AAPD advocates for optimal oral health for all children, promoting evidence-based policies, best practices, and clinical guidelines, educating policymakers, parents, guardians, and other healthcare professionals, supporting research, and providing continuing education for pediatric and general dentists who treat children.