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FastStats: Oral and Dental Health
Data for the Unites States on oral and dental health care. Sponsors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Center of Health Statistics (NCHS)
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
A vast source of information about health in the United States. The data collected by the NCHS helps identify and address critical health problems that exist in the United States.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
The mission of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is to advance fundamental knowledge about dental, oral, and craniofacial (DOC) health and disease and translate these findings into prevention, early detection, and treatment strategies that improve overall health for all individuals and communities across the lifespan.
Oral Health Disparities as Determined by Selected Healthy People 2020 Oral Health Objectives for the United States, 2009–2010
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2009–2010. NCHS data brief, no 104. Sponsor: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Online Reference Books Covering Aspects of Dentistry

Basic Guide to Dental Procedures by Carole Hollins
Publication Date: 2015, 2nd Edition

Provides an essential introduction to the core preventative and restorative treatments routinely carried out in the modern dental practice. Written as a guide for the whole dental team, 'before and after' color photographs enable the reader to understand and explain the procedures to their patient with confidence. Each section is clearly structured to cover the reasoning behind the treatment described, the relevant dental background, the basics of how each procedure is carried out and any necessary aftercare information.
Dentist's Guide to Medical Conditions, Medications and Complications by Kanchan Ganda
Publication Date: 2013, 2nd Edition

Provide quick-access to clinical information on the dental treatment of patients with common systemic conditions and medical complications. Expanded in this second edition is information about patient medications. Outlines protocols for treating patients with common conditions, presents essential drug interaction information, and guides the dental professional through prevention and management of in-office medical emergencies.
General and Oral Pathology for Dental Hygiene Practice by Sandra L. Myers; Alice E. Curran
Publication Date: 2014

Addresses the most important aspects of general pathology, its relationship to head and neck pathology, and its relevance to the practice of dental hygiene. Includes an overview of normal diagnostic processes and their clinical findings. Reflects contemporary topics and trends in general and head and neck pathology. Features a wealth of tools in consistently organized chapters to guide your learning.