Dental Health

Overviews

• Daily Tips for Good Oral HygieneDaily Tips for Good Oral Hygiene http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=D&iid=184&aid=3806(Academy of General Dentistry)
• Eight Steps to Dental HealthEight Steps to Dental Health http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.32218/t.32497/pr.3.html(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Preventing Cavities, Gum Disease, Tooth Loss, and Oral CancersPreventing Cavities, Gum Disease, Tooth Loss, and Oral Cancers http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/AAG/doh.htm(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Take Care of Your Teeth and GumsTake Care of Your Teeth and Gums http://www.healthfinder.gov/prevention/PrintTopic.aspx?topicID=47(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

Latest News

• Large Companies More Likely to Offer Dental InsuranceLarge Companies More Likely to Offer Dental Insurancehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_103031.html(09/07/2010, HealthDay)
• Tongue Piercing Can Cause Costly Gap in Front TeethTongue Piercing Can Cause Costly Gap in Front Teethhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_101882.html(08/05/2010, HealthDay)
• Gum Disease and Your HeartGum Disease and Your Heart http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/gum_disease_061410.html(06/14/2010, HealthDay)

Treatment

• DebridementDebridement http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.32226/t.29637/pr.3.html(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Minimally Invasive DentistryMinimally Invasive Dentistry http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=M&iid=713&aid=3812(Academy of General Dentistry)

Prevention/Screening

• Care of TeethCare of Teeth http://www.ncfh.org/pdfs/BilingualEd/PDF19.pdf(National Center for Farmworker Health) - PDF
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.ncfh.org/pdfs/BilingualEd/PDF20.pdf
• Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums (Oral Hygiene)Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums (Oral Hygiene) http://www.ada.org/2624.aspx?currentTab=1(American Dental Association)
• Dental SealantsDental Sealants http://www.ada.org/2644.aspx?currentTab=1(American Dental Association)
• Look at ToothbrushesLook at Toothbrushes http://www.ada.org/sections/scienceAndResearch/pdfs/patient_78.pdf(American Dental Association) - PDF
• Mouth RinsesMouth Rinses http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=M&iid=781&aid=3804(Academy of General Dentistry)
• MouthguardsMouthguards http://www.ada.org/2713.aspx?currentTab=1(American Dental Association)
• Should I Floss?Should I Floss? http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=F&iid=302&aid=1244(Academy of General Dentistry)
• Water Fluoridation: Frequently Asked QuestionsWater Fluoridation: Frequently Asked Questions http://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/faqs.htm(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/dental/fl-faqs.htm
• Why Is Brushing with Toothpaste Important?Why Is Brushing with Toothpaste Important? http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=b&iid=291&aid=1134(Academy of General Dentistry)
• X-RaysX-Rays http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.31855/t.32271/pr.3.html(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
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Nutrition

• Dentist Should Advise Vegetarians on Good Oral HealthDentist Should Advise Vegetarians on Good Oral Health http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=n&iid=315&aid=1273(Academy of General Dentistry)
• How Does What I Eat Affect My Oral Health?How Does What I Eat Affect My Oral Health? http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=N&iid=315&aid=1274(Academy of General Dentistry)
• Mouth-Healthy EatingMouth-Healthy Eating http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.31845/t.32503/pr.3.html(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• What Does 'Sugarless' Really Mean?What Does 'Sugarless' Really Mean? http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.32218/t.32498/pr.3.html(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
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Specific Conditions

• Halitosis (Bad Breath)Halitosis (Bad Breath) http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/articles/169.printerview.html(American Academy of Family Physicians)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/articles/169.printerview.html
• Plaque: What It Is and How to Get Rid of ItPlaque: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/0C900F9D-C582-4609-A62C-CF4AB53E84A0/0/Plaque_brochure.pdf(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) - PDF
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/Espanol/SaludOral/LasEnfermedades/PlacaDental.htm
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Related Issues

• Allergies and DentistryAllergies and Dentistry http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=A&iid=309&aid=3797(Academy of General Dentistry)
• AnesthesiaAnesthesia http://www.aaoms.org/anesthesia_info.php(American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons)
• Antibiotics and Your HeartAntibiotics and Your Heart http://www.ada.org/2583.aspx(American Dental Association)
• Blood Thinners and Dental CareBlood Thinners and Dental Care http://www.aaom.com/associations/3215/files/AnticoagulantsSmooth1162007.pdf(American Academy of Oral Medicine) - PDF
• Choosing a Dentist (Tips for Choosing a Dentist)Choosing a Dentist (Tips for Choosing a Dentist) http://www.ada.org/2620.aspx?currentTab=1(American Dental Association)
• Dental Care Every Day: A Caregiver's GuideDental Care Every Day: A Caregiver's Guide http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/DevelopmentalDisabilities/DentalCareEveryDay.htm(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
• Dental Tourism: Soaking up the Sun while Getting a Cavity Filled?Dental Tourism: Soaking up the Sun while Getting a Cavity Filled? http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=D&iid=344&aid=3176(Academy of General Dentistry)
• General DentistsGeneral Dentists http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=G&iid=779&aid=3802(Academy of General Dentistry)
• Healthy Mouth, Healthy BodyHealthy Mouth, Healthy Body http://www.ada.org/sections/scienceAndResearch/pdfs/patient_61.pdf(American Dental Association) - PDF
• Infection Control: The Use and Handling of ToothbrushesInfection Control: The Use and Handling of Toothbrushes http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/infectioncontrol/factsheets/toothbrushes.htm(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/dental/ic-toothbrushes.htm
• Oral Health and Bone DiseaseOral Health and Bone Disease http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Bone_Health/Oral_Health/default.asp(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
• Oral Health and Your BodyOral Health and Your Body http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.31848/t.31848/pr.3.html(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Oral Health: A Window to Your Overall HealthOral Health: A Window to Your Overall Health http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/dental/DE00001/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Osteoporosis Medications and Oral HealthOsteoporosis Medications and Oral Health http://www.ada.org/sections/scienceAndResearch/pdfs/patient_84.pdf(American Dental Association) - PDF
• Physical Limitations Can Affect Oral HygienePhysical Limitations Can Affect Oral Hygiene http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.35394/t.35387/pr.3.html(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Teeth and Gums HealthyPrevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/complications_teeth/(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/spanish/pubs/complications_teeth/index.htm
• Recognizing Potentially Unsafe Imported ToothpastesRecognizing Potentially Unsafe Imported Toothpastes http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048625.htm(Food and Drug Administration)
• Special Care in Oral HealthSpecial Care in Oral Health http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/OralHealthInformation/SpecialNeeds/SpecialCare.htm(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
• Story of FluoridationStory of Fluoridation http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/Fluoride/TheStoryofFluoridation.htm(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
• Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist Before Cancer TreatmentThree Good Reasons to See a Dentist Before Cancer Treatment http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/CancerTreatment/ThreeGoodReasons.htm(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/CancerTreatment/TresBuenas.htm
• Waterlines, Dental UnitWaterlines, Dental Unit http://www.ada.org/2756.aspx(American Dental Association)
• What Is Dental Anxiety and Phobia?What Is Dental Anxiety and Phobia? http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.31854/t.32267/pr.3.html(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Your Dental Visit: What to ExpectYour Dental Visit: What to Expect http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.31855/t.32270/pr.3.html(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
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Tutorials

• Life of a Tooth: A Visual TimelineLife of a Tooth: A Visual Timeline http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/lifeoftooth/(Academy of General Dentistry)
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Videos

• Oral Health BasicsOral Health Basics http://www.ada.org/50.aspx(American Dental Association)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.ada.org/3231.aspx
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Games

• MouthPowerMouthPower http://www.mouthpower.org/index.html(Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry) - In English and Spanish
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Financial Issues

• Finding Low-Cost Dental CareFinding Low-Cost Dental Care http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/PopularPublications/FindingLowCostDentalCare/(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
• Insurance and Financing (Dental Benefits)Insurance and Financing (Dental Benefits) http://www.ada.org/369.aspx(American Dental Association)
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Clinical Trials

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Dental CareClinicalTrials.gov: Dental Care http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/intervention=%22Dental+Care%22(National Institutes of Health)
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Oral HealthClinicalTrials.gov: Oral Health http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/intervention=%22Oral+Health%22(National Institutes of Health)
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Research

• Good Dental Hygiene May Help Prevent Heart InfectionGood Dental Hygiene May Help Prevent Heart Infection http://www.newsroom.heart.org/index.php?s=43&item=432(American Heart Association)
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Journal Articles

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

• Article: Gerodontology--how big is the challenge in Ireland? Article: Gerodontology--how big is the challenge in Ireland? http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20617769?tool=MedlinePlus
• Article: Timeless ideas: oral health in the long-term care facility. Article: Timeless ideas: oral health in the long-term care facility. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20511175?tool=MedlinePlus
• Article: Toothbrushing, inflammation, and risk of cardiovascular disease: results from Scottish...Article: Toothbrushing, inflammation, and risk of cardiovascular disease: results from Scottish... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20508025?tool=MedlinePlus
• Dental Health -- see more articlesDental Health -- see more articles http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=(oral+health[majr]+OR+oral+hygiene[majr]+OR+dental+health+education[majr]+OR+preventive+dentistry[majr]+OR+dental+health+services[majr]+NOT+tooth+diseases[majr])+AND+english[la]+AND+adult[mh]+AND+(review[pt]+OR+guideline[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt]+OR+jsubsetk[text]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+jsubsetn[text]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+systematic[sb])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])+AND+%22last+1+Year%22[edat]&tool=MedlinePlus
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Dictionaries/Glossaries

• Glossary of Dental TermsGlossary of Dental Terms http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/glossary/(Academy of General Dentistry)
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Directories

• Find a Dentist: ADA Member DirectoryFind a Dentist: ADA Member Directory http://www.ada.org/ada/findadentist/advancedsearch.aspx(American Dental Association)
• Find a Health CenterFind a Health Center http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/(Health Resources and Services Administration)
• Local Dental SchoolsLocal Dental Schools http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/FindingDentalCare/ReducedCost/USDentalSchools.htm(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
• Oral Health Data Systems: My Water's FluorideOral Health Data Systems: My Water's Fluoride http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/MWF/(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Organizations

• American Dental AssociationAmerican Dental Association http://www.ada.org/
• National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial ResearchNational Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/
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Newsletters/Print Publications

• Journal of the American Dental Association: For the Dental PatientJournal of the American Dental Association: For the Dental Patient http://www.ada.org/993.aspx(American Dental Association)
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Statistics

• FastStats: Oral and Dental HealthFastStats: Oral and Dental Health http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/dental.htm(National Center for Health Statistics)
• National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS)National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS) http://www.cdc.gov/nohss/(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Men

• Why Is Oral Health Important for Men?Why Is Oral Health Important for Men? http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=M&iid=312&aid=1266(Academy of General Dentistry)
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Women

• How Pregnancy Affects Your Oral HealthHow Pregnancy Affects Your Oral Health http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.31848/t.35020/pr.3.html(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• Oral HealthOral Health http://womenshealth.gov/faq/oral-health.cfm(National Women's Health Information Center)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://womenshealth.gov/espanol/preguntas/sp-oral.pdf
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Seniors

• Diet and Oral Health: A Vicious Circle for Some SeniorsDiet and Oral Health: A Vicious Circle for Some Seniors http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.35394/t.35761/pr.3.html(Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental & Oral Surgery)
• How Can I Take Care of My Teeth as I Age?How Can I Take Care of My Teeth as I Age? http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=S&iid=328&aid=1314(Academy of General Dentistry)
• Taking Care of Your Teeth and MouthTaking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/teeth.htm(National Institute on Aging)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/Spanish/teeth-sp.htm
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Patient Handouts

• Care of TeethCare of Teeth http://www.ncfh.org/pdfs/BilingualEd/PDF19.pdf(National Center for Farmworker Health) - PDF
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.ncfh.org/pdfs/BilingualEd/PDF20.pdf
• Plaque: What It Is and How to Get Rid of ItPlaque: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/0C900F9D-C582-4609-A62C-CF4AB53E84A0/0/Plaque_brochure.pdf(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) - PDF
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/Espanol/SaludOral/LasEnfermedades/PlacaDental.htm
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