The IAPD

The International Association of Paediatric Dentistry

The International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD), is the only worldwide organization dedicated to the promotion of the oral health of children, adolescents and patients with special needs. It was founded in 1969 with a national membership of 31 nations and has grown to over 55 nations.  The membership and worldwide influence of the association have expanded so that now, through its national societies it represents over 15,000 dentists.

The Objectives of the IAPD are to constitute a forum for the exchange of international information concerning paediatric dentistry, to encourage research in this field and to arrange scientific meetings.

An international congress is held in a different member country every two years.

IAPD Board

President:

• Mark Hector

Immediate Past President:

• Anna B Fuks

President elect:

• Eduardo Alcaino

Secretary General:

• Gerald Z Wright

Honorary Editor:

• Milton Houpt

Representatives of the Nations:  

• Evert van Amerongen
• Jorge Luis Castillo
• Anthony Tzong-Ping Tsai

Past IAPD Congresses

The IAPD Congress is a biannual event, organized by the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry, since 1969, with a great success.

Below, are indicated all the IAPD Congresses that have been held all over the world from 1969 up till today.