American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. For more information, visit AAP.org.

Public Resources

Healthy Children is the only parenting website backed by 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. HealthyChildren includes content specific to oral health.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has family resources available on its website in the section on oral health.

Programs and Alliances

Bright Futures: Bright Futures is a national health promotion and disease prevention initiative coordinated by the AAP that addresses children's health needs in the context of family and community. Oral health guidelines can be found here.

Dr Adriana Segura, chairperson of the AAP Section on Oral Health, comes on the Healthy Children Radio show to answer questions about introducing tooth-brushing, flossing, pacifier use, early tooth decay and treatments and how to help children who have developed a fear of the dentist. Click here to listen to her segments on a variety of topics including pacifier use, early childhood tooth decay, braces, and more.

Contact Us

American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Blvd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Tel: 847.434.4000
Fax: 847.434.8000
Email: oralhealth@aap.org
Website: www.AAP.org