The Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
What's Going On at Iowa AAP?
Iowa was one of five state programs selected by the Consortium for Oral Health Systems Integration to spotlight within a report, Integrating Oral Health Care into Primary Care and a stand-alone spotlight.
I-Smile is a statewide program of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) that connects pregnant women and children and their families in Iowa with oral health, medical, and community resources to help ensure a lifetime of health and wellness.
Cavity Free Iowa (CFI), a program linked to I-Smile, aims to boost oral health screenings and care for children from birth to age 6 in Iowa during well-child visits. This includes oral health screenings, fluoride varnish applications, anticipatory guidance, and dental referrals. Local I-Smile coordinators also provide training and assist with referrals.
Upcoming webinars: Closing the Divide Webinar Educational Series Integrating Medical and Dental Systems in Iowa: Monday, November 4, 2024. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Virtual
Open Wide: Expanding Medical Practice to Include Oral Health Join our virtual educational session to learn how oral health services can be incorporated within medical visits for children and adults in Iowa. Registration information will be shared soon. Medical and dental continuing education credit will be awarded.
If you want to learn more about this initiative or become involved in IA AAP's Oral Health initiative, please contact the Executive Director, Kristina Seier, or our current Chapter Champion, Dr. J Michael Metts.
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Iowa Chapter American Academy
of Pediatrics
Dedicated to the Health of All Children
Our mission is to support the optimal health of children by addressing the needs of children, their families, their communities, and their health care providers.
The Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (IA AAP) is comprised of nearly 350 pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, and other healthcare providers from across the state. While IA AAP supports the positions and policies of the National AAP organization, the Chapter also addresses the needs and interests of individual members, and the children and communities they serve.
