National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
Many organizations provide information for special care patients and health practitioners. The National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse (NOHIC) is a central resource to help access this informat... Details >
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health |
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse Publications List
Order oral health publications online from the National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse. Some topics available include cancer and oral health, diabetes and oral health, Temporomandibular Disorde... Details >
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research |
About Root Canal Treatment
Nothing is as good as a natural tooth! And sometimes your natural tooth may need root canal (endodontic) treatment for it to remain a healthy part of your mouth. If you've been told you need root cana... Details >
American Association of Endodontists |
Chemotherapy and Your Mouth
Also available in: Spanish
This booklet will tell you ways to help prevent mouth problems so you'll get the most from your cancer treatment.
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health |
Common Mouth Sores
This oral health education brochure explains the difference among canker sores, cold sores, leukoplakia, and candidiasis.... Details >
American Dental Association |
Dental Resource Linkages - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
This Web page provides links to Federal and private organizations, universities, scientific societies and others with a substantial Web presence related to dental health and dental practice.... Details >
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health |
Diabetes: Dental Tips
Also available in: Spanish
People with diabetes get gum disease more often than people who do not have diabetes. Gum infections can make it hard to control blood sugar.... Details >
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research |
FAQs: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center and informational requests concerning oral health issues. ... Details >
National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center |
Find a Periodontist
Use this search engine to locate a periodontist in the United States, Canada or other countries. Your search option may be confined to zip code only or may be expanded to include city, province, state... Details >
American Academy of Periodontology |
Find an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Use this search map to locate an American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons member surgeon. Select a state to view a list of doctors in your area.... Details >
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons |
Getting Older? Why Your Teeth and Gums Are Important for Good Health (Multimedia--pictures and sound)
Also available in: Spanish
One good thing about growing older in the 21st century is that we're more likely to keep our natural teeth as we age.... Details >
Healthy Roads Media |
Health Information - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Visitors to this Web site can find summaries of recent research reports related to oral health; patient education & information booklets; links to databases and research reports; and links to other re... Details >
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health |
HIVDent
This site provides treatment information and shares expertise in advocacy, development, training, integration, and evaluation of oral health services for the HIV-infected population. HIVDENT is a not... Details >
Nonprofit/Professional Entity--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
Indian Health Service Dental Program Home Page
IHS and tribally managed dental programs operate in over 230 hospitals and clinics in 33 states. Most IHS dentists are employed as Commissioned Officers of the United States Public Health Service (USP... Details >
Indian Health Service |
Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA)
First published in 1913 as a quarterly bulletin, the monthly Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) offers a wide range of information for ADA-member dentists including: research, news and ... Details >
American Dental Association |
Life Stages: Children and Dental Care
This page is for children and features information and fun learning activities.... Details >
American Dental Association |
Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer (PDQ®): Treatment
This information about lip and oral cavity cancer is based on information from The National Cancer Institute's PDQ® database for health professionals. Topics covered in this document includes a genera... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Myths About Root Canal Treatment
There are many misconceptions surrounding root canal (endodontic) treatment. When considering any medical procedure, you should get as much information as you can about all of your options. ... Details >
American Association of Endodontists |
Name Your Poison
Poster about Tobacco products.... Details >
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research |
National Oral Health Surveillance System
NOHSS helps public health programs monitor the burden of oral disease, use of the oral health care delivery system, and the status of community water fluoridation on both a state and national level. N... Details >
Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
National Oral Health Surveillance System
NOHSS helps public health programs monitor the burden of oral disease, use of the oral health care delivery system, and the status of community water fluoridation on both a state and national level. N... Details >
Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors |
Oral Cancer (PDQ®): Screening
This up-to-date information from the National Cancer Institute's PDQ® database is intended for use by patients. The document presents an general overview of oral cancer screening methods and screening... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Oral Care Provider's Reference Guide to Oncology Patients
A pocket guide for oral health professionals that provides guidelines for the prevention and management of oral complications in patients receiving radiation therapy to the head and neck , chemotherap... Details >
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health |
Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment: What the Oral Health Team Can Do
This oral health education fact sheet was written for oral health professionals. The fact sheet focuses on preventing and managing oral complications to help support optimal cancer therapy and enhance... Details >
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health |
Oral Conditions in Children with Special Needs: A Guide for Health Care Providers
A guide for health care professional for children with special needs.... Details >
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research |
Oral Health Database
The Oral Health Database is one of 16 databases that have joined together to create a health information resource called the Combined Health Information Database or CHID. The databases that make up CH... Details >
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research |
Oral Health Fact Sheets - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Oral Health Program
These fact sheets from the oral health division of the CDC/NCCDPHP provide information and statistics on the following topics: "Backflow Prevention and the Dental Unit", "Status of Water Fluoridation ... Details >
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Oral Health Topics A–Z
These oral health topics will provide you with information and resources about various issues related to you and your family's oral health care.... Details >
American Dental Association |
Oral Health, Cancer Care and You Campaign
This health awareness campaign is intended to address the oral health complications of cancer patients who are undergoing radiation, chemotherapy or bone marrow treatments. Campaign materials are avai... Details >
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health |
Periodontal (Gum) Diseases
Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. In the worst cases, teeth are lost.
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health |
Radiation Treatment and Your Mouth
This booklet was written for patients who are being treated with radiation for cancer of the head or neck. While radiation helps treat cancer it can also cause side effects that will cause problems i... Details >
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health |
Seal Out Tooth Decay
Also available in: Spanish
This brochure presents a general overview of dental sealants and how applying dental sealants to a child's permanent molars can prevent tooth decay.
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health |
Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth
Also available in: Spanish
No matter what your age, you need to take care of your teeth and mouth. When your mouth is healthy, you can easily eat the foods you need for good nutrition. Smiling, talking, and laughing with others... Details >
National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health |
Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist: Tip Sheet for Cancer Patients
Also available in: Spanish
Your cancer treatment may be easier if you work with your dentist and hygienist. Make sure you have a pretreatment dental checkup. ... Details >
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health |
Tonsils and Tonsillectomies
This article provides information about tonsils, tonsillitis, and tonsillectomies.... Details >
Nemours Foundation |
Tooth Illustration
From the outside, a tooth looks like a hard, solid substance. But this cut-away illustration reveals that a tooth is really a complex system of specialized tissues.
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American Association of Endodontists |
