4 Groups Endorse AAP-AAPD Dental Sedation Guidelines For Children

Four health organizations have added their endorsements to recent guidance from the AAP and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) that aims to improve the safety of pediatric patients undergoing dental sedation. The American Society of Anesthesiologists, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists and Society for Pediatric Sedation issued a statement (http://bit.ly/2LO9miP) … Read more

25 Years of “Colgate’s Bright Smiles” Brings Big Names and Big Goals

For 25 years, the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) global oral health program has reached children in underserved communities with free dental screenings, oral health education and toothpaste and toothbrushes. Colgate is marking this special milestone by kicking off ’25 Days of Smiles’, a multifaceted celebration with Hall of Fame professional athlete and television personality … Read more

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Offers Oral Health Video Geared Toward Parents and Caregiver

Press release from Dental Town Chicago – September 7th, 2011 – The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in children‘s oral health, announced today the availability of an educational DVD for parents and caregivers that emphasizes the importance of oral health. http://www.towniecentral.com/Dentaltown/PressReleases.aspx?action=DETAILS&rid=6978 Related articles Raising Awareness for Children’s Dental Health Month (prweb.com) … Read more

AAPD Partners With Text4baby To Provide Pregnant Women And New Moms With Oral Health Messages

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in children‘s oral health, announced an outreach partnership with the text4baby program. The AAPD’s leading pediatric oral health experts will work closely with text4baby in the dissemination of information to pregnant women and new moms about children’s oral health care. An educational program of the … Read more