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AAPD President-Elect Dr. Ed Moody recently spoke with Anna Nguyen, Healthy Kids Blog Editor at Philly.com in regards to tooth injuries in children.

Henry Winkler to Provide Keynote, AAPD Launches New Meeting Brand and Retains Exclusive Access to Fenway Park for Welcome Reception

With Springtime childhood activities in full swing, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has developed a highly-visual, easy-to-follow guide which can be printed and posted to refrigerators so family members and babysitters know what to do should a tooth be chipped or knocked out (hint: a glass of milk could come in handy)!

AAPD national spokesperson Dr. David Tesini authored a continuing education article in the April issue of Inside Dental Assisting titled "Providing Comprehensive, Quality Dental Care to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder." This article showcases how successful access and utilization of dental services depend on the entire dental team understanding the patient, parent and treatment method, and presents a non-pharmacological approach for dental teams.

On March 31, Mediaplanet announced the launch of "Oral Health Awareness," a cross-platform campaign distributed as an 8-page print publication within The San Francisco Chronicle, and digitally across a network of online platforms, reaching over 3 million readers. "Oral Health Awareness" aims to educate readers about oral health as tantamount to general health and well-being, and to provide them with information about behaviors and preventive measures they can adopt to cultivate a healthy smile,​

What if you and some friends were playing an informal game of basketball and one of your friends was struck down by a hard jab to the mouth? Could you help? What if you were the one to fall face down, only to find you were bleeding and had lost a tooth? Would anyone with you know basic first aid?

A magazine that targets women who have children under the age of 18 and focuses on topics that affect working mothers, online assistant editor Maricar Santos interviewed AAPD President Dr. Warren Brill about our recent consumer campaign. According to the article:

Michelle Healy, health and wellness reporter with USA Today, published a story in Q&A format with AAPD President Dr. Warren Brill. The article notes that tooth decay in young children has reached epidemic proportions and underscores the need for a child to visit the dentist by age 1. The article also highlights AAPD’s dental hygiene recommendations for kids of all ages. According to the article: "Q: One of the points made in the new campaign is that early childhood tooth decay is a serious pr​

Dr. Charlie Czerepak, AAPD parliamentarian and national spokesperson, was featured on Chicago’s WBBM-TV (CBS) 5 p.m. newscast. The two-minute segment captures our State of Little Teeth Report and Monster-Free Mouth Movement campaign's key messages. The segment reached approximately 140,000 viewers via its broadcast. In addition to featuring Czerepak and his office, the interview also included one of AAPD's own: Grants and Corporate Relations Manager Tracey Schilligo, who can be seen in the segm​

Serena Norr, managing editor of Momtrends, interviewed parenting expert Rosie Pope about AAPD’s Monster-Free Mouths Movement. Pope shared her tips on how to get your kids to brush their teeth and some of the dangers of tooth decay.

AAPD President Dr. Warren Brill was featured in a Healthy Kids Blog in the Philadelphia Inquirer describing our recent consumer campaign launch, as well as key findings from our “State of Little Teeth Report.”

Nellie Acevedo with the blog Brooklyn Active Mama interviewed Rosie Pope about AAPD’s recently announced consumer campaign. Their discussion was continued by a Q&A. Here's an excerpt:

Dr. Warren Brill, Rosie Pope and the Monster-Free Mouth Movement were the focus of this in-studio interview with NBC 4 out of New York. In addition to being posted to the station’s website, the interview aired live at 7 p.m. ET on January 29. The interview highlighted our key campaign messages, as well as featured our Mouth Monsters: Ginger Bite-Us, Tartar the Terrible and Tooth D.K. During the four and a half minute interview, they also prominently showcased our consumer site: mychildrensteeth.​

AAPD’s first-ever State of Little Teeth Report examines the epidemic of tooth decay among our youngest children. Among the issues it examines are: who is most likely to suffer from tooth decay, what are the immediate and long-term health, social and economic effects, why this epidemic is occurring, and solutions for halting the increase of tooth decay in little teeth. The report also looks at the implications of the federal Affordable Care Act for pediatric oral health.

Ad Council and the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives Introduce First Free Mobile App, Toothsavers ​

It is the beginning of the new year and many have resolutions for 2014. AAPD President Warren Brill rings in the new year by continuing to shed some light on the importance of oral health for parents and caregivers. Dr. Brill was featured as a guest blogger in the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Healthy Kids blog on ways for parents to encourage children to practice healthy oral habits. Here is a highlight of the blog post:

AAPD President Dr. Warren Brill, AAPD’s Director of the Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center Dr. Paul Casamassimo, AAPD National Spokesperson Dr. Martha Ann Keels, and AAPD member Dr. Nuntiya Kakanantadilok were all featured in a story that appeared on GoodHouseKeeping.com about how common mistakes can ruin your teeth. The article was titled "7 Ways You’re Ruining Your Teeth."

This AAPD infographic illustrates state of children’s oral health in the U.S. and potential impact of expanded dental coverage through ACA.

Mentor Magazine featured AAPD President Warren Brill in their Closing Pitch section about his career path in pediatric dentistry. Brill discovered his passion thanks to clinicians that encouraged him to become a dentist. "I realized that repairing the ravages of time was not nearly as satisfying as being able to help put patients on track to optimum health," Berg recalls, "so pediatrics was the obvious choice.” In fact, Brill was named pediatric dentist of the year by the AAPD in 2009.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) wants to remind parents and caregivers that the holiday break is a great time to help your kids establish and maintain healthy dental habits. This includes good brushing, flossing and eating habits that are essential for healthy teeth.