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- Latest News
- Raisins Help Fight Gum and Tooth Diseases (06/07/2005, United Press International)
From the National Institutes of Health
- From the National Institutes of Health
- Special Care in Oral Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
Overviews
- Overviews
- Caring for Your Mouth: Tips for Healthy Teeth and Gums (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Eight Steps to Dental Health (InteliHealth, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine)
- Oral Health (National Women's Health Information Center)
Treatment
- Treatment
- Debridement (InteliHealth, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine)
- Preventive Antibiotics and Your Dental Treatment (American Dental Association)
Prevention/Screening
- Prevention/Screening
- Care of Teeth
(National Center for Farmworker Health)
Also available in: Spanish - Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums (Oral Hygiene): Frequently Asked Questions (American Dental Association)
- Gum-Chewers Have New Reason to Smile (Academy of General Dentistry)
Also available in: Spanish - Mouthguards: Frequently Asked Questions (American Dental Association)
- Oral Health: Preventing Cavities, Gum Disease, and Mouth and Throat Cancer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Sports Safety (American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons) - Links to PDF
- Statement on Water Fluoridation (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
- Story of Fluoridation (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
- X-Rays (InteliHealth, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine)
Nutrition
- Nutrition
- Dentist Should Advise Vegetarians on Good Oral Health (Academy of General Dentistry)
Also available in: Spanish - Diet and Oral Health: Frequently Asked Questions (American Dental Association)
- Eating Habits That Can Harm Teeth (American Dental Association) - Links to PDF
Specific Conditions
- Specific Conditions
- Bad Breath (Halitosis): Frequently Asked Questions (American Dental Association)
- Bruxism/Teeth Grinding (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Plaque: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) - Links to PDF
Also available in: Spanish
Related Issues
- Related Issues
- Buying Oral Care Products (American Dental Association) - Links to PDF
- Dental Care Every Day: A Caregiver's Guide (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
- Dental Plaque: A Risk Factor for Heart Disease? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Diabetes: Dental Tips (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
Also available in: Spanish - Diseases and Oral Health (InteliHealth, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine)
- Have a Checkup Before You Travel (American Dental Association) - Links to PDF
- Infection Control: Frequently Asked Questions (American Dental Association)
- Infection Control: The Use and Handling of Toothbrushes (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also available in: Spanish - Oral Health and Overall Health: Why a Healthy Mouth Is Good for Your Body (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Oral Health Data Systems: My Water's Fluoride (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
- Oral Health for Adults (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
- Oral Piercing and Health (American Dental Association) - Links to PDF
- You & Your Dentist: Frequently Asked Questions (American Dental Association)
- Your Dental Visit: What to Expect (InteliHealth, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine)
Financial Issues
- Financial Issues
- Dental Insurance: How Can I Finance My Dental Care? (American Association of Orthodontists)
- Your Dental Insurance: What You Should Know (American Dental Association) - Links to PDF
Research
- Research
- New Study Indicates That Popular Sports Beverages Cause More Irreversible Damage to Teeth Than Soda (Academy of General Dentistry)
- Poor Oral Health Associated with Coronary Heart Disease (American Heart Association)
Anatomy/Physiology
- Anatomy/Physiology
- Atlas of the Body: The Teeth (American Medical Association)
- Behind Your Smile: What's Your Mouth Made of? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Dictionaries/Glossaries
- Dictionaries/Glossaries
- Glossary of Dental Terms (American Dental Association)
Directories
- Directories
- Bureau of Primary Health Care Service Delivery Sites (Bureau of Primary Health Care)
- Find a Dentist (Academy of General Dentistry)
- Find a Dentist: ADA Member Directory (American Dental Association)
Organizations
- Organizations
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Statistics
- Statistics
- National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Preventing Dental Caries (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
- Water Fluoridation: Frequently Asked Questions (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also available in: Spanish
Men
- Men
- Men Lack Good Dental Habits (Academy of General Dentistry)
- Men: Looking for a Better Job? Start by Visiting the Dentist (Academy of General Dentistry)
Women
- Women
- Do Women Need to Be More Careful with Their Oral Health? (Academy of General Dentistry)
- Pregnant? Tips for Keeping Your Smile Healthy (American Dental Association) - Links to PDF
Seniors
- Seniors
- Diet and Oral Health: A Vicious Circle for Some Seniors (InteliHealth, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine)
- Elderly Pay More Out of Pocket for Dental Services Than Any Other Age Group (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Oral Changes with Age: Frequently Asked Questions (American Dental Association)
- Oral Health for Older Americans (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
- Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth (National Institute on Aging)
Also available in: Spanish