title: Guidelines issues workshop report.
abstract: The workshop on guidelines met to review the aspects of the symposium related to oral health policies and guidelines proffered by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and other organizations. Workgroup recommendations were reported regarding: (1) the AAPD mission and vision statements; (2) AAPD policies and guidelines; (3) communication and collaboration between the AAPD and outside entities; and (4) AAPD endorsement of the Special Care Dentistry Act.
authors.affiliation: American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
authors.forename: Art
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nowak
authors.forename: Martha Ann
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Keels
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006291:Health Policy; D006293:Health Promotion; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008484:Medicaid / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009909:Oral Health; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010377:Pediatric Dentistry / Q000458:organization & administration; D012953:Societies, Dental / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States