The Oral Health Initiative began at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
in 2001 in response to the Surgeon General's Report on the State of Oral Health in America. With funding from the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) the Partnership to Reduce Oral Health Disparities in Early Childhood (PROHD) program was established. The project works to address children's oral health issues through the development of training materials, providing communication outlets related to pediatric oral health, and developing educational programs. The project is overseen by a 12-member steering committee made up of pediatricians and pediatric dentists.
In addition, a multidisciplinary Project Advisory Committee (PAC) provides expert guidance on the grant activities. Members include representatives from the following groups:
Strategic Plan
The AAP Board of Directors actively seeks out issues for the strategic plan that are national in scope and can make a significant, measurable, contribution to the mission of the AAP. The strategic child health priorities serve to guide the organization toward fulfillment of its mission. Understanding the important role pediatricians can plan in addressing the oral health of young children, the AAP added oral health as one of its child health priorities to the AAP strategic plan.
Contact Us
American Academy of Pediatrics Wendy Nelson, Manager
Oral Health Initiative
141 Northwest Point Blvd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
AAP Customer Service:
866/ 843-2271
Questions about the Initiative
847/ 434-7789
