The Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
What's Going On at Iowa AAP?
A Timely and Crucial Update from our Chapter's Oral Health Champion:
As your Chapter Oral Health Advocate, it is crucial for me to share important clinical updates related to oral health and the practice of pediatrics. Recently, a publication in JAMA Pediatrics discussed the relationship between fluoride and IQ levels in children. This is an essential topic to review and understand, as the title of the article may raise concerns about our current community water fluoridation policies and toothbrushing practices in the United States.
Key takeaways as follows:
- Fluoride is necessary to prevent the most common chronic disease in children: Dental caries.
- Current water fluoridation levels are safe in our Iowa communities, but we need to monitor these levels closely.
- It is important to educate our patients on the correct amount of fluoride toothpaste to use (a smear for children under 3 years old and a pea-sized amount for those 3 years and older).
- We should be cautious not to rely solely on titles and conclusions when reading journal articles, as they can be misleading.
Learn more on our Cavity Free Iowa Program Page.
-J. Michael Metts DO FAAP
We invite you to join us for our annual Legislative Breakfast, an important event where you can connect with legislators, key stakeholders, and advocates who are dedicated to advancing the well-being of children.
This is a great opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, share your insights, and collaborate on strategies for advocating for policies that will positively impact children and families in our community.
We look forward to your participation and hope to see you there!
Date: February 13, 2025
Time: 7:30-9:00a
Click Here to Register!
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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 400 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.
