We are an organization of individuals whose primary concern is to promote the oral health of, and to be the advocates for, infants, children, adolescents and people with special health care needs. Our academy represents the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry in the State of Texas for the purpose of achieving a high and ethical standard of practice, promotion of education, and research in pediatric dentistry. This academy represents its membership as a liaison to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, health care groups, governmental agencies, and the community at large.