Dental Materials

In addition to these Internet websites, Middlesex also has direct links to the Journal of Dental hygiene and Journal of the American Dental Association. These are available from the Electronic Resources Page.

Children

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry - topics in pediatric oral health
Fun for Kids--Sponsored by Aetna Dental Insurance
National Institute of  Health -Dental--Anatomy, diagnosis, treatment, screening

Dental Journals on the Internet

 

Advances in Dental Research click on search for articles

Australian Dental Journal   - use search button in upper right corner

BMC Oral Health Journal – free registration is required – use PDF version of article

Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences – access to current issue

International Journal of Orthodontics – type your topic in the ABSTRACT search box

Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

Journal of Oral Science

Journal of the Canadian Dental Association

New York State Dental Association

Oral Health Journal

Pub Med - use limits of free full-text, English, current 5 years

Images

Head and Neck Exam - Created by Ohio State University
Human Dentition - Developmental dental anatomy from Dental College, Univ.of IL
Oral Lesions - photographs of oral cavity lesions

Metasites

Center for Disease Control - Topics in Oral Health
Dental Hygiene Education- Over 500 links chosen by a Marquette Faculty Member
Dental Health - from the National Institute of Health
Dental Health Statistics - US statistics from the National Center For Health
Student DH pages - Pages recommended by a RDH

Organizations and Associations

American Dental Hygienist Assoc.- largest professional organization of Hygienists
ATDS - continuing education courses
Boards Exam Schedule - North East Regional Board Schedule
MA Dental Hygienist's Assoc. - local legislation and education
OSAP - infection control module

Patient Education

Consumer Information - sponsored by the Academy of General Dentistry
Dr.Paskerian's Patient Education - alphabetical list of terms
Patient Education-Crest - see patient resources
Patient Education-OralB - click on Learning Center and then teaching tools
Lab Tests Online - information on clinical lab tests

General References

ADA - Dental topics for professionals
CDC - Oral Health - National and state data and facts sheets
Dental Medications - common medications in dentistry, possible side effects,common dosages and regimens
Dental and Oral Diseases (Professional) - The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
Dental Problems (Consumer) - The Merck Manual of Mouth and Dental Disorders
Oral Health - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Special Care Patients

Developmental Disabilities--Developmental Disabilities Resources for Healthcare Providers
Special Care Patients - Resources from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Special Dentistry - Oral health care for persons with physical or mental disorders

Transcultural Dentistry

Ethnomed--Selected ethnic communities - Provided by the University of Washington