Policy on Second Opinion for Pediatric Oral Health Care.

Policy on Early Childhood Caries (ECC): Classifications, Consequences, and Preventive Strategies.

Purpose The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recognizes early childhood caries [(ECC); formerly termed nursing bottle caries, baby bottle tooth decay] as a significant public health problem. 1 The AAPD encourages oral health care providers and caregivers to implement preventive practices that can decrease a child's risks of developing this devastating disease. Methods This documen...

Policy on third-party reimbursement for oral health care services related to congenital orofacial anomalies.

Policy on hospitalization and operating room access for dental care of infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special health care needs.

Purpose The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) advocates , when indicated, hospitalization and equal access to operating room facilities for oral care of infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special health care needs. The AAPD recognizes that barriers to hospital oral care for patients who require treatment in that setting need to be addressed. Method This policy is an u...

Policy on Workforce Issues and Delivery of Oral Health Care Services in a Dental Home.

Policy on a Patient's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.

Purpose The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recognizes that pediatric oral health care should be rendered under conditions that are acceptable to both patient and dentist. The expectation is that oral health care providers, their staff, and patients/parents will support this policy, thereby enhancing patient care. Methods This policy is based on a systematic literature search of ...