Dental Health
Taking Care of Your Teeth
- Animations: Brushing, Flossing, Gum Disease, Root Canals (American Dental Association)
- Proper Brushing (American Dental Hygienists' Association)
- Proper Flossing (American Dental Hygienists' Association)
- Why Should We Brush and Floss Our Teeth? (NC Oral Health Section)
Taking Care of Your Children's Teeth
- First Aid for Dental Emergencies (NC Oral Health Section)
- Mouth Power Educational Game (National Museum of Dentistry)
- Parenting Corner Q & A: Birth to 24 Months (America Academy of Pediatrics)
- Parenting Corner Q & A: Dental Health And School Age Children (America Academy of Pediatrics)
- Teen’s Oral Health (Academy of General Dentistry)
- Two Healthy Smiles: Oral Health Care in Pregnancy (National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center)
- When do Baby Teeth Appear? (NC Oral Health Section)
Getting Professional Dental Care
- Dental Insurance (Academy of General Dentistry)
- Tips for Choosing a Dentist (American Dental Association)
- What to Expect from a Dental Hygiene Appointment (American Dental Hygienists' Association)
Tooth & Mouth Diseases
- Cracked Teeth (American Association of Endodontists)
- Gum Disease: What You Need to Know (American Academy of Periodontology)
- Malocclusion of Teeth (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia)
- Mouth Sores (Academy of General Dentistry)
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (National Pain Foundation)
- Tooth Decay (Academy of General Dentistry)
- Tooth Problems (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Dental Treatments
- Dental Implants: Replacement Teeth (American Academy of Periodontology)
- Dental Sealants (Academy of General Dentistry)
- Fillings: The Basics (Columbia University College of Dental Medicine)
- Root Canal Treatment (American Association of Endodontists)
- Why Do People Get Braces? (Academy of General Dentistry)
Dental Health Statistics
- Oral Health Resources Synopses by State - North Carolina 2008 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Resources compiled by Kate McGraw, Health Sciences Library, UNC-Chapel Hill and the NC Oral Health Section.