American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
C. Scott Litch has over 30 years of work experience in the field of dentistry and dental education associations. C. Scott served as the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry from 1999 onwards. Prior to this, Litch worked at the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) where they held several roles, including Associate Executive Director for Government Relations and General Counsel from 1996 to 1999, Legislative Counsel from 1989 to 1996, and Legislative Assistant in 1988.
C. Scott Litch obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 1979 to 1983. C. Scott then pursued a Master of Arts degree in Public Policy Analysis from Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy from 1984 to 1986. Afterward, from 1983 to 1987, they attended the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.
Furthermore, C. Scott Litch obtained an additional certification as a Certified Association Executive (CAE) from the American Society of Association Executives in January 2003.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), founded in 1947, is the not-for-profit professional membership association representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry. Its 10,800 members put children first in everything they do, and at the highest standards of ethics and patient safety. Pediatric dentists provide care to millions of our nation’s infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special health care needs, and are the primary contributors to professional education programs and publications on pediatric oral health. The AAPD, in accordance with its vision and mission, advocates optimal oral health for all children. It is the leading national advocate dedicated exclusively to children’s oral health.