San Diego Fine Dentistry Links
To further promote oral healthcare knowledge in San Diego County, Dr. Purps has listed the following resources. In addition to our own website, there are other sites on the Web that provide interesting and helpful dental information. Because we are committed to improving the oral healthcare knowledge of our patients, we are providing the following selection of links to other sites you might find interesting and informative. We have grouped some of the links into various categories to provide quick access to the topics of greatest interest to you.
If you have a suggestion for a new link, please send us an email, as we are always looking for good resources to pass along to our valued patients and visitors to our website. We hope you find these sites helpful!
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American Dental Association
Provides information for the general public including dental care articles, dental insurance information, and information for students interested in dentistry.
American Dental Hygienists’ Association
Covers a wide variety of dental topics. Particularly beneficial is the online newsletter which features an oral health FAQ section and an online quiz.
Floss.com
Contains a wide variety of dental health information, including articles on women’s dental health issues, child dental care information, halitosis (bad breath) section, and new dental product information.
Glossary of Dental Terms
American Dental Association’s comprehensive reference provides a glossary of dental terms as they relate to the public.
Other Interesting Websites
Other sites of interest on the Web.
Headache Prevention
The FDA has cleared marketing for the first time, a device that prevents medically diagnosed migraine pain, tension-type headache, and jaw disorders (TMD), without drugs or surgery, through the reduction of trigeminally innervated muscle activity. Very interresting website!!! Check it out.
Healthy Smiles 2010
A program with a goal to combat America’s Oral Health Epidemic by improving the oral health of more than 50 million American children and their families by the year 2010.
National Museum of Dentistry
The museum, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, is a lively national center
where visitors learn the importance of a healthy smile and are fascinated
by the rich history of dentistry.
Children
Here are some fun and entertaining dental related sites for children (and parents).
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Provides excellent information on pediatric dentistry for parents with young children.
Colgate Kids World
Colgate Kids World provides a safe, fun, and educational online world for kids to play games while learning about good oral care. At Colgate Kids World you will find online videos with Dr. Rabbit, a Brush Chart, and many fun games for all ages.
Kids Health
The largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Sections for parents, teens, and kids.
Periodontal (Gum) Disease & Implants
American Academy of Periodontology
Frequently asked questions about periodontal (gum) disease and implants compiled by the American Academy of Periodontology.
Tobacco Information (Quit smoking!)
Several resources and information to help those who smoke to quit. Smoking is terribly harmful to your teeth and a healthy smile.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Working to expose Big Tobacco’s lies, the Campaign reveals the truth about the deadly effects of smoking, tobacco’s corporate public relations campaigns to convince the public that it is a reformed industry, and the advertising and marketing tactics tobacco companies use to entice youth as their new customers.
Tobacco and Cancer
Resource for those who want to stop smoking, as well as other information on cancer. Smoking greatly increases a person’s chances of oral cancers.
Healthcare
General health websites covering a variety of topics.
Body, Mind and Spirit
Comprehensive dental care also comes from the inside-out. This website describes one of the most talented and passionate Yoga teachers in our neighborhood. Watch this video ….http://youtu.be/ZUgX5s2LNdE
The world’s leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information. Providing credible health information, supportive community, and educational services by blending award-winning expertise in content, community services, expert commentary, and medical review.
Academy of General Dentistry
The AGD’s consumer information section provides information on more than 50 oral dental health topics.