Web Directory

» 32 Teeth
   Answers questions on dental treatment with illustrations, animations, and pictures.
   http://32teethonline.com

» A-Z Web Dental Office
   A dental patient education program. Learn how to keep your teeth and gums healthy for all your life.
   http://users.forthnet.gr/ath/abyss/index.htm

» About.com: Dentistry
   Offering a forum, newsletters, questions and answers, and feature articles.
   http://dentistry.about.com

» Allexperts Dentistry Q&A
   Volunteer dentists answer your questions about tooth and dental care for free.
   http://www.allexperts.com/browse.cgi?catLvl=3&catID=966

» American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry - Public
   Provides resources for patients interested in cosmetic dental procedures. Patients can find an accredited cosmetic dentist, learn more about specific cosmetic procedures, and submit questions to an AACD dentist.
   http://www.aacd.com/public.html

» American Academy of Periodontology
   Information about gum disease. Educational material about causes, symptoms, prevention, treatments, products and payment.
   http://www.perio.org/consumer/faq.htm

» American Dental Association Public Resources
   This site offers education on oral health topics from A-Z. Includes condition overview, patient FAQS, treatment options and educational videos.
   http://www.ada.org/public.aspx

» American Dental Hygienist's Association - Oral Health Information
   Site that covers the fundamentals of a winning smile:brush and floss every day, eat properly, and visit your registered dental hygienist regularly.
   http://www.adha.org/oralhealth/index.html

» Atlanta Dental Implants
   Dental implant information for the layperson.
   http://www.atlantadentalimplants.com

» Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
   Offers an online educational module for patients interested in learning basic OMS procedures.
   http://www.caoms.com

» Centers for Disease Control Division of Oral Health
   Provides information for adults and children, including fact sheets, guidelines and recommendations on a variety of oral health topics.
   http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/

» Cochrane Oral Health Group
   Reviews of clinical trials and emerging oral health research by a network of healthcare professionals, researchers and consumers. Includes plain language summaries of scientific findings.
   http://www.ohg.cochrane.org/

» Colgate-Palmolive: Kid's World
   Games to teach kids how to care for their teeth.
   http://kids-world.colgatepalmolive.com/

» Dental Animations
   Offers educational animations and interactive slide shows.
   http://animatedtooth.com/

» Drymouth.info
   Offers a definition, causes, symptoms and treatments.
   http://www.drymouth.info

» Floss.com
   A comprehensive guide to dental health with updated information on new products, procedures and dental news.
   http://floss.com

» HealthyTeeth
   Oral health and education database maintained by the Nova Scotia Dental Association. Discusses teeth, gums, cavities, braces, experiments and activities, teacher's guide and dental links.
   http://www.healthyteeth.org/

» Implant Dentistry Communications
   Includes patient education about implant dentistry,clinical case reports, and links to manufacturers of dental implants.
   http://implantdentistry.com

» Implant Discussion Forum: About Cosmetic Dentistry
   Message board for patients with questions about dental implants. Users can talk to other patients about their experiences.
   http://members5.boardhost.com/CosmeticDental/

» Medline Plus: Dental Health
   A list of trusted dental health resources compiled by the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Topics cover prevention/screening, conditions, treatments, financial issues and clinical trials.
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dentalhealth.html

» Safe Dentistry Foundation Holland
   Presents the risks of cross-contamination in dentistry and patient's comforting illusion of real governmental inspections. [English, German and Dutch]
   http://dirtydentistry.info

» Sports Dentistry Online
   Offers a definition, articles about injuries and products, a guide for athletes, video seminars and a bibliography.
   http://www.sportsdentistry.com/

» The Forsyth Institute
   Independent institute promoting oral health through research and education. Focus is on both oral health and its effect on overall health, particularly heart disease and diabetes.
   http://www.forsyth.org/

» The Tooth Fairy
   Dental hygiene tips, dental hygiene links and the going price of a baby tooth.
   http://www.toothfairy.org/

» ToothIQ Oral Health Information
   Offers free tools to help patients check dental symptoms, understand their diagnoses, and learn about dental procedures. Also includes a dental glossary.
   http://www.ToothIQ.com

» WebMD Oral Health Center
   Provides a variety of patient resources including oral health news, videos, message boards, glossary and question and answer sections.
   http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/default.htm

» World Health Organization | Oral Health
   Focuses on global policies in oral health promotion and dental disease prevention. Also includes oral health data from more than 130 countries.
   http://www.who.int/oral_health/en/