Dental Health

MEDLINEplus Health Information: Dental Health
MEDLINEplus provides quality health care information from the world’s largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. This page includes links to resources for the latest news in dental health research as well as general information and disease overviews. Topics also include clinical trials, diagnosis and symptoms, nutrition, pictures and diagrams, prevention and screening, treatment, and others. Spanish resources are also provided.

Ask NOAH About: Dental Care
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) is a project of four New York partners: The City University of New York, The Metropolitan New York Library Council, The New York Academy of Medicine and The New York Public Library. This page provides links to resources for information on various aspects of dentistry, including basic overviews of dental hygiene, common problems, common procedures, and pediatric dentistry.

The American Dental Association (ADA)
The ADA is the professional association of dentists dedicated to serving both the public and the profession. This site provides information on oral health topics and frequently asked questions, along with a tool for locating local dentists. Visit the Patient Dental Care FAQ's page of the Maryland State Dental Association for answers to common questions about dental health.

Oral Health and Quality of Life
This fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers an overview of the impact of oral health on quality of life.

Rx for Sound Teeth
This pamphlet from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research offers simple guidelines for keeping teeth and gums healthy.

A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby
This pamphlet from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research provides tips on preventing tooth decay in babies..

The University of Maryland National Museum of Dentistry
The National Museum of Dentistry is located on the campus of the University of Maryland Baltimore houses collections of artifacts and entertaining, educational exhibitions representing a historical mix of gear, gadgets and lore associated with dentistry and teeth. This site provides information on field trips, exhibitions, and museum events.