Health

Site by Whitney DiFoggio, dental hygienist. A resource for credible and evidence-based dental information.

Information about gum disease. Educational material about causes, symptoms, prevention, treatments, products and payment.

Presents the risks of cross-contamination in dentistry and patient's comforting illusion of real governmental inspections. [English, German and Dutch]

Offers an online educational module for patients interested in learning basic OMS procedures.

Articles about dental health and dental care.

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.

Provides information for adults and children, including fact sheets, guidelines and recommendations on a variety of oral health topics.

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.

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.

Offers free tools to help patients check dental symptoms, understand their diagnoses, and learn about dental procedures. Also includes a dental glossary.