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Table of Contents

  1. 0Table of Contents

Introduction

  1. 7Overview
  2. 10The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Strategic Plan
  3. 12Code of Ethics and Professionalism
  4. 13The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Research Agenda

Definitions

  1. 15Definition of Special Health Care Needs
  2. 16Definition of Dental Home
  3. 17Definition of Medically-Necessary Care
  4. 18Definition of Dental Neglect

Oral Health Policies

  1. 21Policy on the Role of Pediatric Dentists as Both Primary and Specialty Dental Care Providers
  2. 23Policy on Provider Well-being
  3. 26Policy on the Ethical Responsibilities in the Oral Health Care Management of Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
  4. 28Policy on a Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
  5. 30Policy on Patient Safety
  6. 36Policy on Pediatric Dental Office and Personnel Security
  7. 40Policy on Infection Control
  8. 42Policy on the Dental Home
  9. 45Policy on Child Identification Programs
  10. 47Policy on Social Determinants of Children's Oral Health and Health Disparities
  11. 52Policy on Care for Vulnerable Populations in a Pediatric Dental Setting
  12. 61Policy on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  13. 65Policy on Workforce Issues and Delivery of Oral Health Care Services in a Dental Home
  14. 71Policy on Medically-Necessary Care
  15. 76Policy on Teledentistry
  16. 78Policy on Emergency Oral Care
  17. 79Policy on the Management of Patients with Cleft Lip/Palate and Other Craniofacial Anomalies
  18. 80Policy on Management of the Frenulum in Pediatric Patients
  19. 86Policy on Pacifiers
  20. 90Policy on Oral Health Care Programs for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
  21. 93Policy on Oral Health in Child Care Centers
  22. 96Policy on Early Childhood Caries (ECC): Consequences and Preventive Strategies
  23. 101Policy on Early Childhood Caries (ECC): Unique Challenges and Management Considerations
  24. 104Policy on the Role of Dental Prophylaxis in Pediatric Dentistry
  25. 107Policy on Minimally Invasive Dentistry
  26. 110Policy on Use of Fluoride
  27. 113Policy on the Use of Silver Diammine Fluoride for Pediatric Dental Patients
  28. 116Policy on Interim Therapeutic Restorations (ITR)
  29. 118Policy on Nutrition and Dietary Counseling in the Pediatric Dental Setting
  30. 123Policy on Snacks and Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Sold in Schools
  31. 125Policy on School-Entrance Oral Health Examinations
  32. 128Policy on School Absences for Dental Appointments
  33. 130Policy Prevention of Sports-Related Orofacial Injuries
  34. 136Policy on the Use of Dental Bleaching for Child and Adolescent Patients
  35. 141Policy on the Use of Lasers for Pediatric Dental Patients
  36. 145Policy on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
  37. 149Policy on Human Papilloma Virus Vaccinations
  38. 152Policy on Oral Piercing and Oral Jewelry/Accessories
  39. 155Policy on Tobacco Use
  40. 160Policy on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)
  41. 165Policy on Substance Use by Adolescent Patients
  42. 170Policy on Acute Pain Management in Pediatric Dentistry
  43. 173Policy on Minimizing Occupational Health Hazards Associated with Nitrous Oxide
  44. 177Policy for Selecting Anesthesia Providers for the Delivery of Office-Based Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia
  45. 180Policy on Hospitalization and Operating Room Access for Oral Care of Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
  46. 183Policy on Hospital Staff Membership
  47. 185Policy on Transitioning from a Pediatric to an Adult Dental Home for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
  48. 189Policy on Model Dental Benefits for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
  49. 193Policy on Third-Party Reimbursement for Management of Patients with Special Health Care Needs
  50. 197Policy on Third-Party Reimbursement for Oral Health Care Services Related to Congenital and Acquired Orofacial Differences
  51. 200Policy on Third-Party Reimbursement of Medical Fees Related to Sedation/General Anesthesia for Delivery of Oral Health Care Services
  52. 204Policy on Third-Party Reimbursement of Fees Related to Dental Sealants
  53. 206Policy on Third-Party Fee Capping of Noncovered Services
  54. 208Policy on Third-Party Payor Audits, Abuse, and Fraud
  55. 212Policy on Using Harvested Dental Stem Cells
  56. NEWPolicy on Recognition and Management of Child Abuse and Neglect in a Dental Setting

Recommendations: Clinical Practice Guidelines

  1. 216Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Dental Caries Management in Children and Adolescents, Including Those with Special Health Care Needs
  2. 226Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Pit-and-Fissure Sealants
  3. 243Use of Vital Pulp Therapies in Primary Teeth 2024
  4. 257Use of Non-Vital Pulp Therapies in Primary Teeth
  5. 272Guideline for Use of Vital Pulp Therapy in Permanent Teeth
  6. 284Nonpharmacological Behavior Guidance for the Pediatric Dental Patient

Recommendations: Best Practices

  1. 312Periodicity of Examination, Preventive Dental Services, Anticipatory Guidance/Counseling, and Oral Treatment for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
  2. 325Caries-risk Assessment and Management for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
  3. 332Prescribing Dental Radiographs for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
  4. 337Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Care
  5. 342Adolescent Oral Health Care
  6. 354Oral Health Care for the Pregnant Pediatric Dental Patient
  7. 364Management of Dental Patients with Special Health Care Needs
  8. 372Fluoride Therapy
  9. 379Behavior Guidance for the Pediatric Dental Patient
  10. 400Use of Protective Stabilization for Pediatric Dental Patients
  11. 407Use of Local Anesthesia for Pediatric Dental Patients
  12. 415Use of Nitrous Oxide for Pediatric Dental Patients
  13. 423Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients Before, During, and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures*
  14. 451Use of Anesthesia Providers in the Administration of Office-Based Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia to the Pediatric Dental Patient
  15. 456Acute Pain Management for Pediatric Dental Patients
  16. 465Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization
  17. 473Pediatric Restorative Dentistry
  18. 487Pulp Therapy for Primary and Immature Permanent Teeth: Indications and Objectives
  19. 497Management of the Developing Dentition and Occlusion in Pediatric Dentistry
  20. 516Temporomandibular Disorders in Children and Adolescents, Including Those with Special Health Care Needs
  21. 527Periodontal Conditions in Pediatric Dental Patients
  22. 545Management Considerations for Pediatric Oral Pathology
  23. 551Management Considerations for Pediatric Oral Surgery
  24. 559Use of Antibiotic Therapy for Pediatric Dental Patients
  25. 564Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients at Risk for Infection
  26. 571Dental Management of Pediatric Patients Receiving Immunosuppressive Therapy and/or Head and Neck Radiation
  27. 580Informed Consent
  28. 585Recordkeeping
  29. NEWRecommended Dental Periodicity Schedule - Chart

Endorsements

  1. 595International Association of Dental Traumatology Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries: General Introduction
  2. 600International Association of Dental Traumatology Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries: 1. Fractures and Luxations of Permanent Teeth
  3. 616International Association of Dental Traumatology Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries: 2. Avulsion of Permanent Teeth
  4. 625International Association of Dental Traumatology Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries: 3. Injuries in the Primary Dentition

Resources

  1. 643Dental Growth and Development
  2. 644Growth Charts
  3. 646Body Mass Index (BMI) Charts
  4. 648Healthy Beverage Consumption
  5. 650Recommended Dietary Patterns and Caloric Needs
  6. 654Communication Milestones: Ages Ranges
  7. 658Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
  8. 659Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect
  9. 666Systemic Diseases and Syndromes that Affect the Periodontium
  10. 669Useful Medications for Oral Conditions*
  11. 678Chairside Guide: Silver Diammine Fluoride in the Management of Dental Caries Lesions*
  12. 680Acute Management of an Avulsed Permanent Tooth
  13. 682Management of Medical Emergencies
  14. 684Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  15. 685Common Laboratory Values
  16. 686Delineation of Privileges
  17. 689Pediatric Medical History
  18. 692Cardiology Consultation for Pediatric Dental Patients
  19. 693Hematology Consultation for Pediatric Dental Patients
  20. 694Pediatric Airway Assessment
  21. 696Preparing for Your Child’s Sedation Visit
  22. 698Procedural Sedation Record
  23. 700Acute Traumatic Injuries: Assessment and Documentation
  24. 702Postoperative Instructions for Extractions/Oral Surgery
  25. 703Release for School Absences
  26. 704Record Transfer