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AUSTRALASIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
The Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry is an organisation of Specialist Paediatric Dentists whose primary concern is the practice, education and/or research specifically related to the speciality of Paediatric Dentistry.
Its purpose is the advancement of the speciality of Paediatric Dentistry to benefit the oral health of the community.

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AAPD President’s welcome message
Dear colleagues, I am honoured to be entrusted with this role and look forward to building on the work that Dr. Kareen Mekertichian and the
AAPD and ANZASND are delighted to host our first combined webinar – ‘Transitioning Patients With Special Needs From Paediatric To Adult Services‘, dental, clinical, surgical
What is a Paediatric Dentist?
Special Needs Information
The general rules for good oral care apply to all children. These rules focus on improving resistance to tooth decay, reducing harmful bacteria in the mouth…
Enamel Defects
Enamel defects are common in children. Enamel makes up the outer layer of the tooth and performs an important role in providing strength during function, protection from dental caries (decay) and gives the white appearance to the tooth…