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Dentistry
 Websites presented in alphabetical order ADA Position Statements: Mercury in Dental Amalgams 
 This site features a 2002 statement by the American Dental Association (ADA) to a government committee studying safety and efficacy of dental amalgam, which contains mercury, in repairing teeth. Includes a chart that compares restorative dental materials (amalgams, composites, glass ionomers, and resin-ionomers) in areas such as uses, leakage and decay, aesthetics, cost, and biocompatibility. http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/positions/statements/amalgam5.asp Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Apr 16, 2006 American Association of Orthodontists
The website for this professional organization offers orthodontics FAQs for children and adults, a glossary, fact sheets, and other resources for consumers about this "branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities." Also includes pages for dentists and a presentation about careers in orthodontics. http://www.braces.org/ Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Apr 18, 2006 American Dental Association
Information for both the dentist and the patient. The patient and consumer section covers issues and procedures such as tooth whitening, sealants, choosing a dentist, flourides, gum disease, bad breath, and of course tips on brushing your teeth. Research issues, information about dental education, links to ADA publications, and much more is also available. http://www.ada.org/ Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Mar 23, 2002 Evolution and Analysis of the Toothbrush
"This article looks at the origin and evolution of modern toothbrushing" from the toothstick to toothbrushes with angled heads and nylon bristles. From the ASME Mechanical Advantage, a journal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). http://www.asme.org/NewsPublicPolicy/Newsletters/METoday/Articles/Evolution_Analysis_Toothbrush.cfm Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, The Human Body Last updated Sep 24, 2009 The International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT)
The site features articles about the health risks of amalgam fillings (which contain mercury), and a database of non-mercury-using dentists in the U.S. and Canada. Also includes a position statement about fluoridation. From "a membership organization for dental, medical and research professionals who seek to promote mercury-free dentistry, and raise the standards of scientific biocompatibility in dental practice." http://www.iaomt.org Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Apr 13, 2006 SDN: Student Doctor Network
Many medical- and dental-student forums, including online diaries of students in different years of med school, information on test-taking and financial aid, and help in writing application essays. "SDN is run by a small group of unpaid volunteers that are dedicated to providing students unbiased information. ... Our community includes most doctoral-level health fields:" http://www.studentdoctor.net/ Topics: College and University Education, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Jobs & Work, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Apr 22, 2007 Toothpaste World
Find photos of hundreds of samples of toothpaste, organized by location, brand name, and year of production (from the 1800s to the present). Also features an "Interesting Facts" section. Searchable. From a Michigan dentist and toothpaste collector. http://www.toothpasteworld.com/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, The Human Body Last updated Jan 8, 2004 |
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