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The Smile: Spring 2026
Read how a boy with a Spider-Man toothbrush was able to heal because of the patience and support of his community. Plus new grantees, the Innovator Award winner, and more!
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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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Smile Newsletter: October 2022
Learn more about the AAPD Foundation’s Giving Tuesday and how you can support pediatric dentists providing children access to dental care.
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Smile Newsletter: July 2022
The AAPD Foundation was proud to sponsor the amazing AAPD/AAPD Foundation Welcome Reception to share the mission of ensuring access to dental care for all kids.
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