The 2026-2027 Reference Manual Is Now Available!
The highly anticipated 2026-2027 edition of The Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry is now available online.
Updated annually, this comprehensive guide is packed with invaluable content, including the AAPD’s clearly defined positions on oral health policies for infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special health care needs—reviewed and revised regularly to ensure the latest standards.
All AAPD members will receive a printed copy via mail by the end of November.
You can also access the wealth of knowledge conveniently on the go with the AAPD Reference Manual App, available on your mobile device. Take over 500 pages of essential information with you wherever you are.
This year’s edition features 3 new documents:
Code of Ethics and Professionalism
Policy on Recognition and Management of Child Abuse and Neglect in a Dental Setting
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for Assessment and Management of Ankyloglossia in Infants with Breastfeeding Difficulties
Also new for 2026-2027, the AAPD now endorses the AAP’s Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for Ages 18 Years or Younger.
