The AAPD sponsors lobbying and advocacy with legislative and governmental administrative bodies on issues applicable to pediatric dentistry and the improvement of children’s oral health care. Input can be provided through the AAPD’s Council on Government Affairs.

The AAPD Political Action Committee (PAC) supports congressional candidates who champion children’s oral health issues. For further information, please contact Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel C. Scott Litch at slitch@aapd.org

AAPD PAC Page

Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children supports community-based initiatives that provide access to care for all children. 

Dental Home Day – Each Year's Dental Home Day Volunteers bring smiles to children in our Annual Session host city. All children served get funded for a dental home.

HSHC Website Apply for Grant

For further information about Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children, please contact Vice President for Development  and Charitable Programming Paul Amundsen at pamundsen@aapd.org.

The term “Fellow” in a professional association refers to a person who has distinguished him/herself, either by publications or contributions to the profession. Starting in 2013, Fellow status will no longer be automatically granted to board-certified pediatric dentists. We are pleased to introduce the new Fellow program that will offer our members an opportunity to further distinguish themselves in the profession. The new program not only stresses education but also involvement in organized dentistry and community.

FAAPD

For more information, please contact Membership and Marketing Director Suzanne Wester at swester@aapd.org.

Each member of the AAPD Speakers Bureau was carefully reviewed and selected by the AAPD Speakers Bureau Committee. This online Speakers Bureau connects state, districts and dental institutions with the leading experts in the world of pediatric dentistry. You must be an active member of the AAPD in order to be considered for the Speakers Bureau. To submit, please follow the link below and complete all tasks required in the submission process.

Speakers Bureau

The Membership Directory is one of the most widely used membership benefits. Providing information for referral and increasing communication among members, the Directory also showcases important information regarding the AAPD and its services, including its Constitution and Bylaws.

Members-Only: Online Membership Directory

The AAPD media spokesperson program keeps the specialty of pediatric dentistry in full view of the media and the public. For further details on promoting the specialty of pediatric dentistry, contact Public Relations Director Erika Hoeft at erika@aapd.org. The AAPD welcomes member suggestions on enhancing communications with health professionals and the public.

PDT (Pediatric Dentistry Today) magazine is the bi-monthly member publication that highlights legislative and regulatory information, membership news and AAPD meetings, as well as information on current and future events within the specialty and organization. Pediatric Dentistry Today has a full website to archive and promote articles designed to encourage sharing among pediatric dental office staff and patients and their families.

Pediatric Dentistry Today

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AAPD E-News

AAPD E-News is a bi-weekly electronic update of important issues for pediatric dentists.

AAPD Continuing EDge

The Education Resource for You and Your Staff

We are excited to deliver a monthly e-newsletter to our members that will provide you with all things education. In each edition of the Continuing EDge, you’ll find details on upcoming AAPD continuing education courses, webinars, Annual Session and more