The AAPD Launched the Access to Care Grant Program for Child Oral Healthcare

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation (AAPD) announced the launch of its innovative program called the Access to Care Grant Program through which different organizations can offer their oral healthcare services to improve the health status of the children. This program offers AAPD’s reference manual of pediatric dentistry that outlines oral health policies and recommendations for dentists practicing on children’s oral healthcare. There is also an online networking platform offered to the grant recipients where all funded organizations can share their ideas, and resources through effective communication and productive engagement with one another.

Baby Oral Care Market Size

According to Precedence Research’s Report on the global baby oral care market size was USD 1.31 billion in 2023 and is predicted to grow around USD 1.62 billion by 2032, with a remarkable growth to USD 1.33 billion in 2024 expanding at a CAGR of 2.3% from 2023 to 2032.

Asia Pacific will be the opportunistic region due to the growing demands for innovative oral care products for children and the health awareness among parents of children. North America will also show steady growth during 2024-2034 due to the great innovations of necessary products and the constant research and development efforts. Colgate Palmolive Company, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Oriflame, etc. are some of the leading industries in the baby oral care market. 

New Grants and Funding in 2023 by the Delta Dental Foundation

Grant Recipients	Funding Amount	Purpose
Regents of the University of Michigan	$85,505	To survey behavioral health providers about their knowledge related to oral health with the vision to develop related education programs.
America’s ToothFairy	$75,000	To provide oral healthcare resources to school nurses in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio to enhance student’s oral healthcare.
Smiles on Wheels	$34,940	To promote oral health education
Impression 5 Science Center	$25,000	To support STEM kits including oral health resources and oral health career exploration for children.
McMillen Health	$9,828	To support oral health education in Braille based on visually impaired preschool services in Indiana.

In 2023, it was observed that 75% of new parents in developed regions like North America and Europe were investing in baby-specific oral care products. This surge in demand stems from the recognition that early oral hygiene significantly impacts a child’s long-term dental health. According to a study conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics, 40% of children experience cavities by the time they reach kindergarten, leading parents to emphasize preventive measures through quality oral care products.

Furthermore, the expansion of the e-commerce sector has significantly contributed to the baby oral care market. In 2023, 45% of baby oral care products were purchased online, as parents sought convenience and access to a wide range of products. Subscription-based models for baby oral care products have also seen an increase in popularity, with 20% of parents in the U.S. opting for automated deliveries of items like baby toothpaste and brushes.