James Nickman, DDS[email protected]AnesthesiaSecond Opinion: AAPD president responds to pediatric sedation broadcastIn response to a recent national television segment on pediatric sedation, Dr. James Nickman, the president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, emphasizes that the safety and welfare of children are the academy's top priorities and urges a focus on preventing childhood tooth decay.July 12, 2017Page 1 of 1Top StoriesPeriodonticsWhat those ages 18 to 21 need to know about gum diseaseGum disease may signal a hidden health problem before young adults know it.InsuranceNew data show a wide gap between what dental practices think they're collecting and realitySmile DesignOzempic is on the dental patient's health history. Now what?Patient CommunicationPatient portals: You built them. Your patients ignore them. Here's why.Dental PracticeOral surgeon dies in freak accident