Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentists

The objective of The Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is realized by the following:1) Enhancing the professional knowledge and technical proficiency of dental providers and their staffs by sponsoring continuing education courses and research projects by post graduate students from the dental schools in Texas.2) Increasing public awareness of the benefits of good oral care via a speaker's bureau which gives educational presentations to interested groups including schools and civic clubs.3) Providing consulting services to both privately and publicly funded oral health care programs and serving as an advisor to governmental agencies dealing with health related issues.4) Serving as an expert resource to organized dentistry's peer review activities and the public news media.5) Maintaining a liaison with other health related professional associations to stay informed of issues which impact the oral health of children.