PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Vol. 29 No. 2       MAR - APR 2007

ISSN: 0164-1263      UBIC:218-F ESP

ABSTRACTS

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has developed oral health policies, clinical guidelines, and definitions to serve as a reference for healthcare providers, the public, and others. These documents are developed by the AAPD Council an Clinical Affairs with input from the Council an Scientific Affairs. In addition, the AAPD has endorsed policies and guidelines published by other associations that have same relevance to the oral health care of children. The purpose of this presentation was to review the extent to which the AAPD policies and guidelines includes mention of persons with special health care needs (PSHCN). Recommendations are made for the inclusion of references to PSHCN in additional AAPD polices and guidelines. (Pediatr Dent 2007;29:138-9) KEYWORDS: CLINICAL GUIDELINES, ORAL HEALTH POLICIES, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, PERSONS WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS.

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