Dentistry

ADA Online

The American Dental Association's web site. Includes news, practice-related resources and information, and basic dental health and prevention information for consumers.

Dental Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities in New Jersey

This site provides a database that allows N.J. residents to locate dentists who can accommodate persons with developmental disabilities. Results also include whether a dentist accepts Medicaid, and if the dentist and staff have had training in special care dentistry. From the Matheny Institute for Research in Developmental Disabilities.

Dental Health - HealthyNJ

An excellent collection of resources from UMDNJ's HealthyNJ site on common oral health problems and links to general information about dental care. New Jersey-specific resources can be found here.

Dental Health - MedlinePlus

The National Library of Medicine has a wealth of information including overviews, news, information about treatment, prevention nutrition, anatomy and specific conditions. The "related topics" section brings you to more information about child dental health, cosmetic dentistry, dentures, gum disease, tooth disorders and more.

Know Your Teeth

Dental care and oral health information from the Academy of General Dentistry.

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

Includes oral health information for consumers, current research, grants, and career and training information.

New Jersey Dental Association - Information for the Public

Information about your oral health and help in finding a dentist in New Jersey. Also has information about careers in dentistry and listings of schools in New Jersey.

Oral Health - RWJUH

A comprehensive site from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Provides information about dental procedures, specific oral health problems, prevention of dental problems, and information about different dental specialties.

Oral Health Fact Sheets - Women's Health

From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health, a list of FAQ's on dental concerns for women.

Oral Health Resources - CDC

Centers for Disease Control site with guidelines for health professionals and fact sheets for consumers.

Periodontal Diseases - HealthyNJ

A collection of resources from UMDNJ's HealthyNJ site on causes, prevention and treatment of gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Carefully selected web sites, patient education information, and New Jersey-specific resources can be found here.

Virtual Dental Center

Martindale's Health Science Guide site is geared to the professional. Includes dictionaries and glossaries, online journals, anatomy browsers, dental schools and associations, dental imaging and teaching files.

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