Resources
Resources
Resources
Curated internal resources, external references we consult regularly, and public health directories worth bookmarking.
Internal resources
- Patient Resources — printable checklists and question lists.
- Oral Care Library — full topic index and glossary.
- Prevention Center — habits ranked by impact.
- Daily Oral Care — 20 sample routines.
- Dental Checkups — 20 pre-visit checklists.
Public health and professional references
The following are the kinds of primary references our editorial team consults regularly. We link to their homepages rather than deep-link into pages that may change.
- American Dental Association (ADA) — patient-facing content and consensus statements.
- American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) — periodontal disease classification, treatment guidelines.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Oral Health — epidemiology and public health data.
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) — U.S. federal dental research institute.
- World Health Organization — Oral Health — global oral health surveillance and policy.
- Cochrane Oral Health Group — systematic reviews of dental interventions.
- Federation Dental International (FDI) — international dental federation.
Finding a dentist
- Ask your primary care physician or health plan for in-network recommendations.
- State dental associations maintain member directories.
- The American Academy of Periodontology has a periodontist locator for specialist referrals.
- Federally Qualified Health Centers offer dental services on sliding-scale fees in many areas of the U.S.