AAPD Foundation is the Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. We provide dental homes for children in need. AAPD Foundation is a dentist-led charity that supports community-based access to dental care for kids The AAPD Foundation is the nation's largest dentist-led charity dedicated to child oral health. Affiliated with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the nation’s leading association of dental specialists committed to optimal oral health for all children, the Foundation promotes healthy smiles for all children. Since 2010, we have issued more than $8.3 million in grants and commitments to 161 organizations in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Foundation grantees have helped provide healthy smiles to more than 735,000 children.