Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

What Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry does

Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (VAPD) is a state-level professional membership association founded in 1988 and headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia. It is the Virginia state affiliate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and operates within the tripartite dental association structure alongside AAPD and the Virginia Dental Association (VDA). The organization serves pediatric dentists practicing in Virginia, providing professional advocacy at state and federal levels, continuing education through annual meetings and the joint Virginia Dental Showcase, networking opportunities, leadership development, and access to resources such as the AAPD Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry and the Clinical Practice Safety Guide. VAPD is governed by a board of elected volunteer officers and district trustees (Central, Eastern, Northern, Southwest), with a single Executive Director (Shannon Jacobs) handling administration.

VAPD's business model is nonprofit and membership-funded. Revenue is collected primarily through annual membership dues processed via AAPD's tripartite membership system, supplemented by event registration fees for the annual business meeting and co-hosted events like the Virginia Dental Showcase. The membership year runs July through June, with renewals due October 1. VAPD does not own a software product or technology platform; its offerings are service-based, including advocacy representation, educational publications (Pediatric Dentistry Today newsletter), the AAPD podcast (Newly Erupted), and clinical resources. The organization has 1-10 employees and bills itself as a private nonprofit entity affiliated with AAPD rather than a subsidiary. The core operating geography is Virginia, with the 2026 Annual Business Meeting scheduled virtually via Zoom on September 23, 2026.

Strategically, VAPD has focused on policy advocacy with measurable outcomes: securing a 30% increase in Virginia dental Medicaid reimbursement rates (effective July 2022, unlocking over $116 million in new annual funding), collaborating with CMS to raise Medicare facility payment rates for dental OR cases from $203.64 to $1,958.92, and establishing a new CMS G code (G0330) with a $1,722.43 facility payment rate for dental procedures under general anesthesia. In 2023, VAPD joined a partnership with Carilion Clinic Foundation and Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation (which provided a $2 million endowment) to launch a pediatric dental residency program in Southwest Virginia, expanding access to pediatric dental care in an underserved region.

Name

Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Legal name

Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Website

https://vapd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (VAPD) is a Virginia-based nonprofit professional membership association, founded in 1988, that advocates for pediatric dentists and provides continuing education, networking, and policy representation as the state affiliate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Dental Association Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210), Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Dentistry Academic/Teaching Clinics (HLABAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive & Wellness Pediatric Dentistry (Cleanings/Fluoride/Sealants) (HLABAGAA), Infant Oral Health & Early Childhood Caries Programs (HLABAGAH), Hospital-Based & Medically Complex Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAE), Special Needs Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAD)

Keywords

• Pediatric dentistry advocacy
• Professional dental association
• Continuing dental education
• Medicaid dental policy
• Dental membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Allen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: VAPD collects membership dues through AAPD's tripartite membership system. Members include pediatric dentists who pay annual dues to maintain membership in both AAPD and VAPD.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from annual meeting registrations, continuing education courses, and the Virginia Dental Showcase joint events.
3. Conference and CE Fees: The Virginia Dental Showcase generates registration fees for CE courses and social events, with early-bird discounts available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (VAPD) is a state-level nonprofit professional membership association that represents pediatric dentists in Virginia. It delivers advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues affecting pediatric oral health, continuing education through annual meetings and joint events with the Virginia Dental Association, professional development resources, and networking for its members. Membership is administered through the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's tripartite dues system.

Product overview

The Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (VAPD) is a professional membership association that does not offer a unified software product or platform. Rather, it provides a portfolio of member services including advocacy representation at state and federal levels, annual business meetings and continuing education events (such as the joint Virginia Dental Showcase), professional publications (Pediatric Dentistry Today newsletter, AAPD Reference Manual), educational podcasts (Newly Erupted), and clinical resources (Clinical Practice Safety Guide). The organization's offerings are service-based rather than technology-product-based, focused on supporting pediatric dentists through education, advocacy, and professional development.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• VAPD Annual Business Meeting Annual virtual membership meeting conducted via Zoom where pediatric dentists in Virginia conduct association business, elect officers and trustees, and engage in professional development.
• Virginia Dental Showcase Partnership
• Pediatric Dentistry Today Publication Monthly publication covering pediatric dentistry news, clinical updates, and association announcements distributed to members.
• Newly Erupted Podcast Podcast series for residents and early career dentists featuring topics on professional development, curated for and handpicked by dental residents.
• Clinical Practice Safety Guide Practical safety resource for private dental practices and dental teams covering safety culture, documentation, team safety, and medication safety.
• Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry Annual comprehensive guide with AAPD positions on oral health policies for infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special health care needs.
• Pediatric Dentistry Advocacy Services State-level advocacy representation for pediatric dentists before the Virginia legislature, regulatory agencies, and Medicaid programs on issues including Medicaid reimbursement, operating room access, fluoride policy, and medical malpractice caps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully advocated for 30% increase in dental Medicaid reimbursement rates effective July 2022, bringing over $116 million in new annual funding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Carilion Clinic FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2023VAPD collaborates with Carilion Clinic Foundation and Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation on a pediatric dental residency program serving Southwest Virginia. Carilion's pediatric dentistry practice serves approximately 10,200 patients annually, and the residency program will allow the clinic to provide care for thousands of additional children each year.
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVAPD is the Virginia state affiliate of AAPD. AAPD provides resources, advocacy support, policy guidance, and the membership infrastructure through which VAPD collects dues. VAPD participates in AAPD national initiatives and advocacy efforts.
• Virginia Dental Association (VDA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVAPD partners with VDA on annual meetings (Virginia Dental Showcase), advocacy efforts including Medicaid reimbursement increases, and regulatory issues. VDA has 4,000 member dentists across Virginia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: State-level professional association for Pennsylvania pediatric dentists, affiliated with AAPD. Engages in state advocacy, continuing education, and member services parallel to VAPD's mission and operating model.
• New York Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: AAPD state affiliate serving New York pediatric dentists. Comparable in mission (advocacy, CE, networking) and structural model to VAPD, with similar engagement through annual meetings and state-level policy work.
• Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: Texas state chapter of AAPD providing professional advocacy, CE, and networking for pediatric dentists in Texas. Operates under the same tripartite framework as VAPD and addresses similar state policy priorities (Medicaid, OR access, scope of practice).
• Virginia Dental Association (VDA): VAPD's statewide partner association, representing 4,000 Virginia dentists. VAPD co-hosts the Virginia Dental Showcase and runs joint advocacy efforts on Medicaid reimbursement, OR access, and malpractice caps, making VDA the closest operational and geographic peer to VAPD.
• Massachusetts Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: State chapter of AAPD serving Massachusetts pediatric dentists. Mirrors VAPD's structure (professional membership, state-level advocacy, CE programming) and serves as a directly comparable state pediatric dental academy peer.
• California Society of Pediatric Dentistry: Another state-level AAPD-affiliated pediatric dental society. Operates as a professional membership and advocacy body for pediatric dentists in California, with a comparable mission to VAPD's state-level advocacy, CE, and member services.
• Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: State-level AAPD affiliate for Florida pediatric dentists. Comparable to VAPD in mission, structure, and reliance on tripartite membership, with parallel focus on Medicaid reimbursement and access-to-care advocacy.
• Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentists: AAPD-affiliated state society representing pediatric dentists in Illinois. Engages in state advocacy, continuing education, and member programming analogous to VAPD's activities in Virginia.

Broad incumbents

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD): National parent organization and VAPD's formal affiliate. AAPD provides the tripartite membership infrastructure through which VAPD collects dues, sets national policy positions, and produces resources (Reference Manual, Clinical Practice Safety Guide, Pediatric Dentistry Today) used by VAPD members.
• American Dental Association (ADA): National umbrella professional association for all dentists. VAPD operates within ADA's broader tripartite framework (alongside AAPD and state dental societies), making ADA a relevant incumbent peer in the dental professional association space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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