CHICAGO — New research supports the vital importance of early dental visits, preferably at age 1, to protect children’s oral health, according to a 2018 study conducted through the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the leading…

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its fruit juice guidelines to state that, unless there is a strong clinical basis for its use, fruit juice should not be given to infants because “it offers no nutritional benefits for children…

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) reminds clinicians, parents and caregivers that it is important to pay attention to the types of treats children eat this Halloween. The AAPD emphasizes that when it comes to keeping…