Dental Hygiene

A selection of helpful tips & instructions from the ADHA. (See the "Patient Resources" drop down arrow under "Browse by Category").

Information on oral health topics from MouthHealthy, the American Dental Association's consumer website.

Health Topics A to Z provides a listing of disease topics found on the CDC Web site. Links include general information, data, and prevention programs. Look under "dentistry", "oral cancer", or "oral health", or by specific condition.

Studies of interest to dental professionals.

An easy-to-use guide that provides original information, plus links to other government & professional resources. From the Dept. of Health & Human Services.

A good place to start to look for information for patients. From the National Library of Medicine.

Search for oral health information by topic or for helpful publications for patient education.

Patient information on the use of prescription drugs, treatments & conditions, with some information in Spanish, as well as English. Click on the Patient Education link before searching.

Educational materials for patients & families, written or reviewed by UMHS experts. Many are available in Spanish, as well as English. Search by "oral health" & by specific conditions. Includes an A-Z listing of Health Topics & links to UMHS resource centers & services.