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Sedation Organizations Endorse AAP Pediatric Guidelines

In June, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued guidelines for deep sedation and anesthesia of children undergoing dental procedures. Now, the American.

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The Consequences of the 2019 AAPD Sedation Guidelines

Recent deaths of pediatric sedation patients have prompted revised guidelines for patient safety. A joint position paper from the American Academy of Pediatric.

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Tinanoff Wins AAPD Leadership Award

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) presented its Merle C. Hunter Leadership Award to Norman Tinanoff, DDS, a professor in the Division.

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AAPD Elects New Officers

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) installed its latest slate of officers and trustees on May 26, 2019. Kevin Donly, DDS, MS,.

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AAP Updates Guidelines for Pediatric Dental Sedation

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its guidance on sedation for dental procedures in children in a clinical report written in.

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Report Cites Ongoing Shortcomings in Pediatric Oral Health

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has released its second State of Little Teeth Report, which draws on the latest scientific research.

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Many Kids Use Too Much Toothpaste When They Brush

The dental community universally recommends that children should brush their teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and drink fluoridated water to.

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Protections for Children with Dental Sedation (Part 1)

Children are far more vulnerable to morbidity and mortality from sedation than adults, reports the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public.

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AAPD Releases SDF Guideline for Pediatric Patients

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has issued the first evidence-based guideline on the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to treat.

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Research Paves the Way for Identifying Sleep Apnea in Children

Childhood obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common, underdiagnosed chronic diseases. According to one study, OSA affects nearly 500,000 children.

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