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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: Oral Health
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Fact sheets and other consumer health resources on oral health topics such as dry mouth, oral cancer, spit tobacco, taste disorders, and tooth decay. Includes related links to other dentistry sites. From the National Institute of Dental and Craniofac ...
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http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/ |
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CDA (California Dental Association): Patient Education Tools
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Collection of consumer fact sheets on dental health, covering topics such as dental amalgam, bad breath, cosmetic dentistry, dentures, fluoride, oral piercing, orthodontics, patient records, and wisdom teeth. Many fact sheets contain general interest ...
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http://www.cda.org/page/patient_education_tools |
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Oral Health Information for the Public
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Consumer publications about periodontal (gum) disease, "a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth." Discusses types of gum disease (such as gingivitis and periodontitis), causes, prevention, and treat ...
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http://www.perio.org/consumer/ |
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Simple Steps to Better Dental Health
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This site explains oral health for lay users. Includes information on the anatomy of the mouth and the tooth, oral health, flossing, fillings, implants and root canals, cosmetic dentistry, and the care of children's teeth. Also includes a parents' gu ...
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http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.31819/t.31819/pr.3.html |
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Pediatric Oral Health Information for Parents
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Patient education brochures, FAQ, and related material about dental care for babies and children. Some of the topics include diet and snacking, fluoride, athletic, mouth protectors, early orthodontic care, and thumb, finger, and pacifier habits. From ...
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http://www.aapd.org/pediatricinformation/ |
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MedlinePlus: Dentures
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Links to consumer information about dentures and related topics such as denture adhesives, alveoplasty, and prosthodontists (dental specialists who restore and replace teeth). Includes links to information from government agencies and hospitals, and ...
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dentures.html |
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American Association of Orthodontists
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The website for this professional organization offers orthodontics FAQs for children and adults, a glossary, fact sheets, and other resources for consumers about this "branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatme ...
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http://www.braces.org/ |
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American Dental Association
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Information for both the dentist and the patient. The patient and consumer section covers issues and procedures such as tooth whitening, sealants, choosing a dentist, flourides, gum disease, bad breath, and of course tips on brushing your teeth. Rese ...
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http://www.ada.org/ |
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Dental Board of California: Dental Materials Fact Sheet
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This site features a fact sheet (also available in Spanish and Mandarin) that describes the advantages and disadvantages of various types of dental materials. Materials include porcelain (ceramic), nickel or cobalt-chrome alloys, glass and resin iono ...
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http://www.dbc.ca.gov/formspubs/pub_dmfs2004.pdf |
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The International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT)
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The site features articles about the health risks of amalgam fillings (which contain mercury), and a database of non-mercury-using dentists in the U.S. and Canada. Also includes a position statement about fluoridation. From "a membership organiz ...
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http://www.iaomt.org |
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