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April is National Facial Protection Month
Youth sports remain a leading source of preventable tooth and facial injuries, contributing toward a total average of 22,000 dental injuries annually. With the right protective gear and a few smart habits, many of these injuries can be avoided.
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Identifying Oral Lesions
Dr. Kathleen Schultz returns to Newly Erupted for a conversation on identifying oral lesions. Dr. Schultz shares her systematic approach, delving into how the consistency lessens the potential for missing something during an oral examination. She details the various presentations of lesions and ways practitioners of lesions and ways practiitioners can discuss the exam and any potential diagnoses with patients and families.
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Read the Latest Edition of PDT
Pediatric Dentistry Today (PDT) is your member resource to know what's going on at the AAPD and in the world of pediatric dentistry.
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Upcoming Events
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Sep 10 Thu
Oral Clinical Exam Review
September 10, 2026
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Sep 11 Fri
The New Comprehensive Review: Advances in Pediatric Dentistry
September 11-13, 2026
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Nov 13 Fri
Pediatric Medicine Update
November 13-14, 2026
MyChildrensTeeth.org
Essential resources & tips for keeping your child's mouth Monster-free!
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AAPD Foundation
AAPD Foundation supports community-based initiatives that provide access to care for all children. Established in 1987, AAPD Foundation is the charitable arm of the AAPD dedicated to providing dental homes for children nationwide.
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