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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Honors Awardees at Annual Meeting

Dentistry Today

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) , the leading authority on children’s oral health, will celebrate the 2023 winners of its prestigious awards during the organization’s AAPD 2023 annual meeting in Orlando from May 25-28. Hunter Leadership Award: The 2023 award recipient is Dr. Angela Stout The Merle C.

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AAPD Garners Legislative Support for Expanding Patient Oral Health Access

Dentistry Today

An advocacy campaign led by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) successfully garnered broad bipartisan political support within Congress to improve access to oral health care primarily for children served by the Medicaid program and for people with disabilities.

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Fluent Data Used in Pediatric Dentistry Study

Dentistry Today

The study, published in the August 2023 Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), is titled “Amalgam or composite in pediatric dentistry: Analysis of private insurance claims data.” ” JADA is the nation’s premier dental journal.

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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Names New Board Officers and Trustees at Annual Meeting

Dentistry Today

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the leading authority on children’s oral health, installed new board officers and trustees during the AAPD 2023 General Assembly meeting on May 29 in Orlando. He is a board-certified pediatric dentist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

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Calming techniques for pediatric dental patients

Off the Cusp

We recently outlined some best practices for ensuring a child’s first dental visit is a positive one, which you can read here. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AADP) recently revised its best practice document on behavior guidance for pediatric patients.

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VIEWPOINT: Where Will Our New Practitioners Come From?

Dentistry Today

In 2022, our manuscript, “Dental School Pathway Programs: Best Practices for Increasing Workforce Diversity,” was published in the Journal of Dental Education. How Can We Encourage the Youth to Look at This Profession?

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10 Steps to Promote a Culture of Patient Safety

Off the Cusp

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recognizes patient safety as an important part of overall oral healthcare. That’s why the organization encourages practices to take a closer look at how they ultimately avoid, track and prevent patient safety issues. Confirm all planned procedures before and during a visit.