Dental Web Resources
Pediatric Dental Specialist provides useful links to patient web resources on dental health, medical health and safety topics.
Websites for Your Health
MouthHealthy: ADA’s Award-Winning Consumer Website
The American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance
Healthfinder – US Department of Health and Human Services
The American Heart Association
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, deals with preventing and controlling disease, injury and disability and its website ably reflects this mission. One of the best government websites on the Internet, its coverage is broad
Health Recall and Alerts
To help your family stay safe, Dr. Girdlestone has assembled a list of reputable organizations which play an integral role in the issuance and communication of important recalls and safety alerts.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Meat, Poultry, and Egg
U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Products – Furniture, Toys, Appliances and Electronics
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Medicine
U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Automotive- Child Passenger Restraint Systems, Vehicle Recalls and Defect
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Dental Web Resources
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – Dedicated to improving and maintaining the oral health of infants, children, adolescents and persons with special health care needs.
Academy of General Dentistry – Represents the interests of general dentists by fostering their continued proficiency through dental education.
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry – The AACD is dedicated to advancing the art and science of Cosmetic Dentistry and encouraging the highest standards of ethical conduction and responsible patient care among cosmetic dentists.
American Academy of Orthodontics – Learn about orthodontics and orthodontists–specialists in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.
American Academy of Periodontology – The American Academy of Periodontology is your source for information about the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease (gum disease) by periodontists and for the latest research on the links between healthy gums and overall health.
American Association of Endodontists – The recognized specialty organization for endodontics (root canal treatment). Find information for patients, members, professionals and the media.
American Board of Endodontists – The recognized specialty organization for endodontics (root canal treatment). Find information for patients, members, professionals and the media.
American College of Dentists – The American College of Dentists (ACD) is a nonprofit professional organization of dentists who have exemplified excellence through outstanding leadership and exceptional contributions to dentistry and society.
American College of Prosthodontists – ACP is the official sponsoring organization for the specialty of prosthodontics, which is one of nine recognized specialties of the American Dental Association.
American Dental Association – The umbrella organization for dentists in America.
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