DENTAL RESOURCES
In addition to our own website, there are other sites on the Web 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!
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Provides excellent information pediatric dentistry for parents with young children.
Colgate Kids World provides a safe, fun and educational online world for kids to play games while learning about good oral care. At Colgate Kids World you will find online videos with Dr. Rabbit, a Brush Chart and many fun games for all ages.
Learn how to get your kids interested in learning about dental health, gum disease and cavities. Includes tips for tykes, parent’s guide, product information, and games.
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.
Free parenting resources, child safety tips, child health questions, and more. This is the parenting resource site for the broadcast television series Kids Healthworks developed in conjunction with the American Academy of Pediatrics and currently airing on Discovery Health Channel.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF COSMETIC DENTISTRY
General information on cosmetic dentistry and what it can do for you.
AMERICAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS’ ASSOCIATION
Covers a wide variety of dental topics. Particularly beneficial is the online newsletter which features an oral health FAQ section and an online quiz.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PERIODONTOLOGY
Frequently asked questions about periodontal (gum) disease and implants compiled by the American Academy of Periodontology.
Information on a popular treatment for brighter, whiter smiles in about an hour at the dental office.
The Zoom! In-Office Whitening System uses proprietary technology to whiten your teeth an average of eight shades in about one hour while you relax at your dentist’s office. Zoom! teeth whitening is a popular procedure on ABC’s reality television show Extreme Makeover.
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.
Site providing expert information on quitting smoking.
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.
GENERAL DENTAL WEBSITES
The following links provide some good general information on dentistry.
The AGD’s consumer information section provides information on more than 50 oral dental health topics.
Provides information for the general public including dental care articles, dental insurance information, and information for students interested in dentistry.
American Dental Association’s comprehensive reference provides a glossary of dental terms as they relate to the public.
ORAL HEALTH CARE & PRODUCTS
Links to sites providing helpful information on oral health and home care products patients can use to maintain optimum oral health.
Trusted resource for dental health information and oral care products.
One of the world’s most trusted brands in dental products.
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.
