American Dental Association

(For Information Related To All Dental Topics)

For a description of procedures from "A" - "abscessed tooth" to "X" -'x-ray" go to:
www.ada.org/public/topics/alpha.asp

For the definition(glossary) of terms from "A"-"abrasion" to "X"-"x-ray" go to:
www.ada.org/public/resources/glossary.asp

Academy of General Dentistry

(For Information Related to the Practice of General Dentistry)
www.agd.org/consumer/topics/

Topics Addressed on this Web Site

A
Academy of General Dentistry----Adult Braces ----Air Abrasion----Alternative Medicine----Amalgams (silver fillings) ---- Anesthesia ---- Anxiety

B
Babies' Dental Health ---- Bleaching ---- Brushing ---- Bruxism (Tooth Grinding) ---- Burning Mouth Syndrome

C
Cavities/Tooth Decay ---- Children's Dental Health ---- Choosing a Dentist/Your Relationship with Your Dentist ---- Cold./Canker Sores ---- Composite Resin (White Fillings) ---- Cosmetics ---- Crowns

D
Dental Advances ---- Dental Cleaning/Hygiene Tips ---- Dental Emergencies ---- Dentures ---- Diabetes and Your Health ---- Dry Mouth

F
Flossing ---- Fluoride

G
General Dentist

I
Implants

L
Latex Allergy

M
Medication ---- Medical History ---- Men's Dental Health ---- Mouthguards ---- Mouth Rinses

N
Nutrition - Adults ---- Nutrition - Children

O
Oral Cancer ---- Oral Complications of Cancer Therapy ---- Oral Health and Your Heart ---- Oral Health Mirrors Overall Health ---- Oral Piercing ---- Orthodontics

P
Pain ---- Periodontal (Gum) Disease ---- Pregnancy and Oral Health

R
Root Canal Therapy

S
Sealants ---- Seniors and Oral Health ---- Sensitive Teeth ---- Snoring/Sleep Apnea ---- Sports and Dental

T
Technology ---- Teens ---- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder ---- Tobacco Products ---- Toothbrushes ---- Tooth Eruption ---- Toothpaste

V
Veneers

W
Wisdom Teeth ---- Women's Dental Health

X
X-rays/radiographs

American Association of Orthodontists

(For Information Related to Orthodontic Topics)
www.braces.org/knowmore

Topics Addressed on this Web Site

Frequently Asked Questions About Orthodontic Treatment Addressed on the Web Site
a) What is an orthodontist?
   b) What happens at my first visit?
     c) When should I begin treatment?
       d) How long will by treatment take?
         e) What are the stages of treatments?
           f) How much will it cost?
             g) How are teeth moved?
               h) Are there different types of braces?
                 i) What is expected of me during treatment?
                   j) How do I take care of my braces?
                   k) What if something breaks?
                 l) Orthodontic glossary
               m) Why select an Orthodontist?
             n) Why straighten teeth?
           o) Information about orthodontic treatments for children.
         p) Information about orthodontic treatments for teens.
       q) Information about orthodontic treatments for adults.
     r) Information for Parents/Guardians
   s) A smile that's good for life.
t) Healthy beautiful smiles.

American Academy of Periodontology

(For Information Related to Periodontal Topics)
www.perio.org/consumer/faq.htm

Topics Addressed on this Web Site

Frequently Asked Questions About Periodontal Disease Addressed on the Web Site

Definition/Causes/Symptoms
   a) Who is a periodontist?
     b) Is there a relationship between tobacco use and periodontal disease?
       c) What are periodontal diseases?
         d) Is it normal for my gums to bleed when I brush my teeth?
           e) What are pockets?
             f) Could my periodontal disease be genetic?
               g) Can I pass my periodontal disease to others?

Prevention
   a) What can I do to avoid periodontal disease?
     b) I'm over 55. Does this mean I'm more likely to get periodontal disease?
        c) When should I see a periodontist?
           d) What can I expect the first time I visit a periodontist?

Oral Care Products
  a) What kinds of oral care products should I use?
     b) How should I choose oral care products?

Dental Implants
  a) What are the advantages of dental implants?
     b) How do I care for my dental implants?

Surgery
  a) How can I avoid surgery for my periodontal disease?
     b) Will periodontal surgery hurt?

Maintenance Therapy
  a) What is maintenance therapy?
     b) How often do I need maintenance therapy?

Nonsurgical Treatments
  a) What are root planing and scaling?

Articles
Implants: Teeth That Look and Feel Like Yours
How Gum Disease Threatens Your Health
Plastic Surgery for a Beautiful Smile
Dental Care for a Healthy Pregnancy
Protecting Children's Oral Health
Older Adults: Keep Your Smile for Life
Women: Protect Your Oral Health

What's New In Periodontology?
www.perio.org/index.html
Chronic Stress Linked to Gum Disease
Periodontitis & CRP Levels in Pregnancy
Bisphosphonates Impact Oral Surgery
Periodontal Therapy May Help Diabetics

American Dental Hygienists' Association

(For Information Related To Oral Hygiene Health)
www.adha.org/oralhealth/index.html

Topics Addressed on this Web Site
a) Proper Brushing b) Proper Flossing c) Oral Cancer Fact Sheet d) Tobacco Use and Periodontal Disease e) Women and Smoking f) Periodontal Disease g) Bad Breath Fact Sheet h) Diabetes Fact Sheet i) Sjorgren's Syndrome j) Child Oral Health k) Fluoride Facts l)Adolescent Oral Health	m) Adult Oral Health n) Senior Oral Health o) Oral Health Nutrition p) Choosing a Dental Office q) Tooth Whitening Systems r) Tooth Whitening Fact Sheet s) Oral Health Care for Children Fact Sheet t) Nutrition Fact Sheet u) Premature Birth Fact Sheet v) What to Expect at Your Hygiene Visit w) Protecting Against Disease Transmission

Align Technology, Inc.

(For Information Related Specifically To Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment)
www.invisalign.com

Topics Addressed on this Web Site

Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment