Research Guides: Dental Health: Websites

General

Centers for Disease Control - Oral Health Basics
Provides tips for children's and adult oral health and contains information on tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer.
FamilyDoctor.org: Mouth and Teeth - How to Keep Them Healthy
This site provides information for infants and children, teens, and adults about proper dental health at each stage of life.
Mayo Clinic: Oral Health - A Window to Your Overall Health
This resource will inform you of the facts about how the health of your mouth, teeth, and gums may affect your general health.

American College of Nurse-Midwives:Oral Health - Keeping Your Mouth Clean and Healthy
This page explains the importance of proper oral health for women.
Womenshealth.gov: Oral Health
In question and answer format, this site provides general oral health information for women.

Why is Oral Health Important for Men?
Detailed information by KnowYourTeeth on the importance of oral health in males.
Gum Disease and Men
The AAP lists the importance of oral health in men and how gum disease can potentially lead to other health problems.

National Institute on Aging: Teeth and Mouth
Users can find a variety of information about healthy teeth and mouth aimed at seniors.
Older Adults and Oral Health
Information from the NIH about oral health in the ageing population.