American Association for Community Dental Programs

Serving the oral health needs of vulnerable populations at the community level

The American Association for Community Dental Programs (AACDP) is a voluntary membership organization for local dental program personnel.

View the presentations from the 2012 Annual Symposium

Read AACDP's statement on proposed changes to community water fluoridation
(February 2011)

The Bellwether: Leading Local Efforts to Improve the Nation’s Oral Health. Highlights include a preview of AACDP's annual symposium, AACDP's endorsement of Alaska's dental health aide therapist evaluation, new recommendations on fluoridation, and a legislation update.

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Seal America: The Prevention Invention

Seal America is designed to assist health professionals in initiating and implementing a school-based dental sealant program to prevent tooth decay in children. The online manual provides practical guidance for individuals who wish to start a school-based dental sealant program. It also addresses program sustainability and referring students with unmet oral health needs to a dentist. Individuals working in established school-based dental sealant programs may also find the manual of interest as they work to improve specific aspects of their programs.