The International Association of Dentistry for Children, now the IAPD, was founded in 1969 with a national membership of 31 nations and a supporting membership of 270, which has grown to 56 nations and over 1000 members in 2009.

The aims were to act as an international focus for specialist paediatric dentists and general dental practitioners with an interest in children. Since that time the membership and world wide influence of the association have expanded so that now, through its national societies it represents over 15,000 dentists.

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The Objectives of the IAPD

To constitute a forum for the exchange of international information concerning paediatric dentistry.

To contribute to the progress and promotion of dental health for children and to encourage research in this field.

To arrange scientific meetings.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP is open to all dental practitioners. It enables them to attend the international congresses at reduced cost, receive the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry and keep in contact with the association and other members through the newsletter.
Other benefits include the ability to participate in the DENFAC outreach project, attend Council meetings and be eligible for the IAPD Board or form part of other Committees.

Membership Application Form

If you would like to become an individual member of the IAPD, please complete the membership application form in full and return it to the address below.

NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP is open to all national societies of paediatric dentistry. The administration of the IAPD is through an elected board and the council that consists of the representatives of the member countries. Only one organization can represent a nation.

For national memberships please contact Sylvie Dutilloy (contact details below) to obtain an application form.