Resources

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
    The AAPD is the membership organization representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry. The AAPD is the recognized authority on pediatric oral health care and leader in several prominent areas.
  • Academy of General Dentistry
    The AGD’s consumer information section provides information on more than 50 oral dental health topics.
  • American Dental Association
    Provides information for the general public including dental care articles, dental insurance information, and information for students interested in dentistry.
  • Floss.com
    Contains a wide variety of dental health information, including articles on women's dental health issues, child dental care information, halitosis (bad breath) section, and new dental product information.
  • Glossary of Dental Terms
    American Dental Association’s comprehensive reference provides a glossary of dental terms as they relate to the public.
  • Healthy Smiles 2010
    A program with a goal to combat America’s Oral Health Epidemic by improving the oral health of more than 50 million American children and their families by the year 2010.
  • Invisalign
    Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth, without braces. It works through a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing.
  • National Museum of Dentistry
    The museum, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, is a lively national center where visitors learn the importance of a healthy smile and are fascinated by the rich history of dentistry.

Children

Here are some fun and entertaining dental related sites for children (and parents).

  • Colgate Kids World
    Colgate Kids World provides a safe, fun and educational online world for kids to play games while learning about good oral care. At Colgate Kids World you will find online videos with Dr. Rabbit, a Brush Chart and many fun games for all ages.
  • Crest Kids
    Learn how to get your kids interested in learning about dental health, gum disease and cavities. Includes tips for tykes, parent’s guide, product information, and games.
  • Kids Health
    The largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Sections for parents, teens, and kids.
  • Kids Healthworks
    Free parenting resources, child safety tips, child health questions, and more. This is the parenting resource site for the broadcast television series Kids Healthworks developed in conjunction with the American Academy of Pediatrics and currently airing on Discovery Health Channel.