Oral Health Links

Great patient education resources are available under the "for the public" tab. 

American Academy of Pediatrics Oral Health Initiative
Trainings for pediatric oral health screening and links to many other oral health sites are available. Clinicians can sign up for a monthly oral health newsletter which includes updates and new resources.

American Dental Association
This site has many patient resources (also in Spanish), including information on how to find a dentist, games for children, and oral health news updates.

American Dental Hygienists Association
This site has many good patient resources and handouts.

Children's Dental Health Project
Numerous resources organized by topic and state are included. Also, information on their own projects and links to many other sites are available.

Drugwatch


HIVdent
This site provides extensive pictorial and print resources on the oral health care of patients with HIV/AIDS.

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Links to numerous oral topics across the life span including special needs, Spanish handouts, and strategies for finding low cost care are accessible through this site.

World Health Organization Oral Health Section
This is a good site to explore global policies and programs in oral health promotion and oral disease prevention.

Consumer Affairs - Comparing Dentures

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