• Eight Steps to Dental Health(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Oral Health(National Women's Health Information Center)
• Oral Health: A Window to Your Overall Health(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Oral Health: Tips for Proper Dental Care(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)

• Healthy Teeth and Gums Important During Pregnancy(05/06/2008, Reuters Health)

• Debridement(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Endocarditis Prophylaxis Information(American Heart Association)

  Also available in Spanish

• Minimally Invasive Dentistry(Academy of General Dentistry) - Links to PDF

• Care of Teeth(National Center for Farmworker Health)

  Also available in Spanish

• Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums (Oral Hygiene)(American Dental Association)
• Fluoridated Water: Questions and Answers(National Cancer Institute)
• Gum-Chewers Have New Reason to Smile(Academy of General Dentistry)
• Mouth Rinses(Academy of General Dentistry) - Links to PDF
• Mouthguards(American Dental Association)

  Also available in Spanish

• Oral Health: Preventing Cavities, Gum Disease, and Tooth Loss(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Sealants(American Dental Association)

  Also available in Spanish

• Should I Floss?(Academy of General Dentistry)
• Sports Safety: Avoiding Tooth and Mouth Injuries(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Why Is Brushing with Toothpaste Important?(Academy of General Dentistry)
• X-Rays(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)

• Dentist Should Advise Vegetarians on Good Oral Health(Academy of General Dentistry)
• Mouth-Healthy Eating(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Oral Health: Nutrition - Adults(Academy of General Dentistry)
• What Does 'Sugarless' Really Mean?(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)

• Halitosis (Bad Breath)(American Academy of Family Physicians)

  Also available in Spanish

• Oral-Systemic Health (Your Oral Health and Your Overall Health)(American Dental Association)
• 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

• Special Care in Oral Health(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)

• Allergies and Dentistry(Academy of General Dentistry) - Links to PDF
• Antibiotics and Your Heart(American Dental Association)
• Bottled Water, Home Water Treatment Systems, and Fluoride Exposure(American Dental Association)
• Dangerous Travel: Dental Tourism(Academy of General Dentistry) - Links to PDF
• Dental Care Every Day: A Caregiver's Guide(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
• Dental Unit Waterlines (Biofilms)(American Dental Association)
• General Dentists(Academy of General Dentistry) - Links to PDF
• Imported Toothpaste(Food and Drug Administration)
• Infection Control(American Dental Association)
• Infection Control: The Use and Handling of Toothbrushes(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

  Also available in Spanish

• Oral Health and Bone Disease(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
• Oral Health and Your Body(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Physical Limitations Can Affect Oral Hygiene(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Pizza Palate(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

  Also available in Spanish

• Story of Fluoridation(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
• Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist Before Cancer Treatment(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)

  Also available in Spanish

• Tips for Choosing a Dentist(American Dental Association)
• What Is Dental Anxiety and Phobia?(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Your Dental Visit: What to Expect(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)

• ADA Dental Minute(American Dental Association) - Requires media player

• Atlas of the Body: The Teeth(American Medical Association)
• Slide Show: Oral Health - Learn What's Behind Your Smile(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)

• Access to Dental Care(American Dental Association)
• Dental Benefits/Insurance(American Dental Association)
• Dental Insurance: How Can I Finance My Dental Care?(American Association of Orthodontists)
• Finding Low-Cost Dental Care(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Dental Care(National Institutes of Health)
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Oral Health(National Institutes of Health)
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Oral Hygiene(National Institutes of Health)

References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

• Article: Dry mouth and its effects on the oral health of...
• Article: The influence of systemic diseases on oral health care in...
• Article: Prevention of infective endocarditis: guidelines from the American Heart Association:...
• Dental Health -- see more articles

• Dental Terms(Academy of General Dentistry)
• Glossary of Dental Terms(American Dental Association)

  Also available in Spanish

• 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)
• Local Dental Schools(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
• Oral Health Data Systems: My Water's Fluoride(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Dental Association
• National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

• Journal of the American Dental Association: For the Dental Patient(American Dental Association)

• FASTATS: Oral and Dental Health(National Center for Health Statistics)
• National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS)(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

• Men: Looking for a Better Job? Start by Visiting the Dentist(Academy of General Dentistry)
• Why Is Oral Health Important for Men?(Academy of General Dentistry)

• How Pregnancy Affects Your Oral Health(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Why Is Oral Health Important for Women?(Academy of General Dentistry)

• Diet and Oral Health: A Vicious Circle for Some Seniors(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Oral Changes with Age(American Dental Association)

  Also available in Spanish

• Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth(National Institute on Aging)

  Also available in Spanish