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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
211 East Chicago Avenue
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60611-2637
Phone:	(312) 337-2169
Fax:	(312) 337-6329
Web Address:	www.aapd.org

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is the membership organization representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry. The AAPD parent resource center has information about how to prevent and treat child and adolescent dental problems.

American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098
Phone:	(847) 434-4000
Fax:	(847) 434-8000
Web Address:	www.aap.org

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials about parenting, general growth and development, immunizations, safety, disease prevention, and more. AAP guidelines for various conditions and links to other organizations are also available.

American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
Phone:	(312) 440-2500
Web Address:	www.ada.org

The American Dental Association (ADA), the professional membership organization of practicing dentists, provides information about oral health care for children and adults. The ADA can also help you find a dentist in your area.

International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM)
2000 NE 42nd Avenue, PMB #295
Portland, OR 97213-1305
Phone:	(503) 280-0614
Fax:	(503) 284-0041
Email:	iaomec@msn.com
Web Address:	www.iaom.com

The IAOM Web site has information about treating problems that involve facial muscles and the mouth. Orofacial myologists help improve or resolve problems with swallowing, thumb-sucking, tongue-thrusting, and more.

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