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Annual Session 2026 Recap
AAPD 2026 in Las Vegas was an inspiring gathering of bright minds, warm hearts, and giving spirits that had us all smiling under the lights.
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Annual Session 2025 Recap
Relive the energy, awards, and community that powered AAPD 2025 as we champion equitable pediatric dental care nationwide.
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Dental Aid’s Mighty Mission
Thanks to our donors’ generous contributions, the AAPD Foundation offers dental grants to nonprofit clinics across the U.S.
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The Smile: Spring 2025
Learn how AAPD Foundation’s Access to Care Grants helped six year old Amelia get the dental care she needed with the help of KinderSmile.
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
Happy National Children’s Dental Health Month, Smile Squad! Healthy Smile Hero here, and today we're talking about something that makes my tooth-loving heart sing: fluoride.
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The Smile: Annual Report 2024
With the support of our donors, in 2024 we’ve helped thousands of children receive essential dental care they would otherwise have gone without.
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2024 Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday—a pivotal day for generosity and change. At the AAPD Foundation, we are on a mission to make dental care accessible to all children.
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The Smile: Summer 2024
Big news! Announcing our Multi-Year Access To Care Grant Recipients
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The Smile: Spring 2024
Big news! Announcing our Multi-Year Access To Care Grant Recipients
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Access to Care Grantee Workshop
Check out our first grantee workshop hosted in Louisville, KY!
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Smile Newsletter: March 2023
Learn how Tess Oral Health is helping to ensure all kids have access to the dental care they need through Infant & Toddler Referral Kits.
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Smile Newsletter: December 2022
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation (AAPD Foundation) is proud to announce a new grant partnership with the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA).
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