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Useful Dental Links In addition to our own website, there are other sites that provide interesting and helpful dental information. Because we are committed to improving the oral healthcare knowledge of our patients, we are providing the following selection of links to other sites you might find interesting and informative. We have grouped some of the links into various categories to provide quick access to the topics of greatest interest to you.If you have a suggestion for a new link, please send us an email, as we are always looking for good resources to pass along to our valued patients and visitors to our website. We hope you find these sites helpful! General Dental WebsitesThe following links provide some good general information on dentistry. Academy of General Dentistry The AGD's consumer information section provides information on more than 50 oral dental health topics. American Dental Association Provides information for the general public including dental care articles, dental insurance information, and information for students interested in dentistry. Glossary of Dental Terms American Dental Association's comprehensive reference provides a glossary of dental terms as they relate to the public. Oral Health Care & ProductsLinks to sites providing helpful information on oral health and home care products patients can use to maintain optimum oral health. Colgate Trusted resource for dental health information and oral care products. Crest One of the world's most trusted brands in dental products. Oral-B Oral-B developed this learning center for dental health education to promote oral care habits that are essential to the lifelong health of teeth and gums. The site includes information and advice for children, adults, and dental health teachers. Sonicare Learn how the Sonicare toothbrush creates an indescribable clean feeling, the benefits you can expect, and even take a factory tour. Other Interesting WebsitesOther sites of interest on the Web. Invisalign Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth, without braces. It works through a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing. National Museum of Dentistry The museum, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, is a lively national center where visitors learn the importance of a healthy smile and are fascinated by the rich history of dentistry. https://www.reuters.com/article/health-dementia-teeth/dental-health-linked-to-dementia-risk-study-idUSL4E8JL00020120821 People who keep their teeth and gums healthy with regular brushing may have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a U.S. study. ChildrenHere are some fun and entertaining dental related sites for children (and parents). American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Provides excellent information pediatric dentistry for parents with young children. Kids Health The largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Sections for parents, teens, and kids. Tobacco Information (Quit smoking!)Several resources and information to help those who smoke to quit. Smoking is terribly harmful to your teeth and a healthy smile. Tobacco and Cancer Resource for those who want to stop smoking, as well as other information on cancer. Smoking greatly increases a person's chances of oral cancers. Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Working to expose Big Tobacco's lies, the Campaign reveals the truth about the deadly effects of smoking, tobacco's corporate public relations campaigns to convince the public that it is a reformed industry, and the advertising and marketing tactics tobacco companies use to entice youth as their new customers. |
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