our mission
because we caries.
The Student Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (SCAAPD) at UCLA is a community of dental students, residents, and faculty members interested in improving children’s oral health at UCLA and within the surrounding community. We will do this by raising awareness about the field of Pediatric Dentistry, organize health fairs to educate the surrounding community about the importance of oral health care for children and how to achieve it, and coordinate events to educate dental students about the techniques related to oral health care instruction in children.
latest news.
2020-2021 Director and Chair Position Application
Applications for SCAAPD's 2020-2021 Director and Chair Positions will be opening soon for all current students. Deadline for the application is July 1, 2020.
Big/Little Pediatric Mentorship Program
Introducing our first-ever Big/Little Pediatric Mentorship program. First-year dental students are paired with second- and third-year dental students for guidance and collaboration. Pediatric dentists in our community are encouraged to mentor our Big/Little dental student teams. Email us to find out how to become involved!
Tooth Fairy Times, Spring 2020 Edition
Read our latest student newsletter with topics pertaining to the field of pediatrics in a way that goes beyond the scope of what is learned in the classroom i.e. discussing modern techniques, clinical research, digging deeper into psychosocial matters or interviews with current professionals.
Ten Days of Quarantine
Click here to watch our guide to children's oral hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Submit Your Child's Artwork to be Featured
This worksheet encourages children to engage in oral hygiene instruction and includes a special opportunity for their artwork to be showcased on SCAAPD's social media page (@UCLA_scaapd).