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It outlines requirements for becoming a pediatric dental specialist through advanced education programs, describes the specialty’s multidisciplinary focus such as behavior guidance, caries prevention, sedation, and hospital dentistry, and explains the role of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. 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Such programs “must be designed to provide special knowl[edge and skills beyond the D.D.S. or D.M.D. training..](edge and skills beyond the D.D.S. or D.M.D. training..).”2 The curriculum of an advanced program provides the dentist with necessary didactic background and clinical experiences to provide comprehensive primary oral health care and the services of a specialist. Pediatric dentists provide care, conduct research, and teach in a variety of clinical and institutional settings, including private practice and public health. They work in coordination with other health care providers and members of social disciplines for the benefit of children.  \nThe primary focus of most dental specialties is a particular area of dental, oral, or maxillofacial expertise. Pediatric dentistry encompasses a variety of disciplines, techniques, procedures, and skills that share a common basis with other specialties but are modified and adapted to the unique requirements of infants, children, adolescents, and those with special health care needs. By being an age-specific specialty, pediatric dentistry encompasses disciplines such as behavior guidance, care of patients with medical conditions and physical and developmental disabilities, supervision of orofacial growth and development, caries prevention, sedation, pharmacological management, and hospital dentistry, as well as other traditional fields of dentistry. These skills are applied to the needs of children throughout their ever-changing stages of development and to treating conditions and diseases unique to growing individuals.  \nThe American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), founded in 1947, is the membership organization representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry. Its members put children first in everything they do and aim to achieve the highest standards of ethics and patient safety. They provide care to millions of our nation’s infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special health care needs and are the primary contributors to professional education programs and publications on pediatric oral health.  \nThe AAPD, in accordance with its vision and mission, advocates optimal oral health for all children. It is the leading national advocate dedicated exclusively to children’s oral health. Advocacy activities take place within the broader health care community and with the public at local, regional, and national levels. The Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry ([https://](https://)[ ](https://)[www.aapd.org/research/oral-health-policies--recommendations/](www.aapd.org/research/oral-health-policies--recommendations/)) isone of the components of the AAPD’s advocacy activities.  \nINTRODUCTION: OVERVIEW  \nHow to Cite: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Overview. The Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry. Chicago, Ill.: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; 2024:7-9 .  \nIntent of The Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry  \nThe Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry is intended to encourage a diverse audience to provide the highest possible level of care to children. This audience includes, but is not limited to:  \n• pediatric dentists.  \n• general dental practitioners and other dental specialists.  \n• physicians and other health care providers.  \n• government agencies and health care policy makers.  \n• individuals interested in the oral health of children.  \nThe Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry is divided into five sections: (1) Definitions, (","cbCaioe7YMaCIa1o","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioe7YMaCIa1o","pdf",102645,"English","# Definitions and Scope\n## Intent of the Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry\n## Structure of the Manual\n## Standards vs. Recommendations","[{\"question\":\"What is pediatric dentistry and who does it serve?\",\"answer\":\"Pediatric dentistry is an age-defined specialty providing preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including patients with special health care needs.\"},{\"question\":\"How does a dentist become a pediatric dental specialist?\",\"answer\":\"A dentist must complete at least 24 months in an advanced education program accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the difference between standards and recommendations in the manual?\",\"answer\":\"Standards are definite rules intended to be applied rigidly, while recommendations guide dental providers and may be modified to fit individual patient needs and circumstances.\"}]","Overview of Pediatric Dentistry - Definitions and Scope | PDF",1792695422]