Research Guides: Dental Hygiene: Special Populations

Searching for special populations-related evidence

Search the community / population websites using Google to find the major oral health / health issues and statistics for that population. Examples:
Once you have identified major health-related issues prevalent in your population, search the web & article databases.
Search local and federal government sites for health statistics on the specific population. Examples:

Oral Health Services for Children and Adolecents with Special Health Care Needs: A Resource Guide
Research guide from the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) includes annotated lists of journal articles, materials, and organizations on topics including continuing education for professionals, financing of care, disease prevention, and early intervention strategies.
Oral Health Care for Children and Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs
Includes key facts, references, and additional resources related to the OHRC "Resource Guide" above.

Health Statistics for Specific Populations
List of health statistics resources for various specific populations.
Washtenaw County Health Improvement Plan
Health survey conducted by phone of Washtenaw county residents; includes questions specifically on dental health.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Statistics provide basic information on specific health events in Michigan at the state, county, & community level.
CDC Division of Oral Health
From the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
CDC Wonder
A single point of access to a wide variety of public health reports & data systems, categorized by topic.
BRFSS Prevalence and Trends Data
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) tracks health conditions & risk behaviors in the United States. Includes state by state data.
Fast Stats
Fast Stats from the National Center for Health Statistics - a subsidiary of the CDC.
data.census.gov (US Census)
US Census data.