This is a list of links to the professional associations representing dentistry. They contain good, unbiased, scientifically supported information.

American Dental Association http://www.ada.org

American Dental Hygienists’ Association – special kid’s pages. http://www.adha.org

American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons http://www.aaoms.org

American Association of Orthodontists http://www.aaomembers.org

American Academy or Periodontology – information on gum disease in general as well as the position paper on the systemic effects of gum disease.
http://www.perio.org

Fluorides and Fluoridation – information provided by the American Dental Association. ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Fluoride & Fluoridation: Facts About Fluoride

Gum Disease – information from the American Dental Association.
ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Gum Disease (Periodontal Diseases)


  This is a list of links to organizations that are concerned with your systemic health.

American Heart Association http://www.americanheart.org

Alzheimer’s Association – information for caregivers. http://www.alz.org

American Dietetic Association – a great website with lots of information. They also have a good position paper on fluoride. http://www.eatright.org

American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org


These links are to websites that can give you information on herbals and supplements.

American Botanical Council – research oriented, publishes a magazine and sells books on herbals. http://www.herbalgram.org

Dr. Duke’s Pytochemical Database – a searchable database on herbals, a scientific format, not consumer oriented but lots of information.
http://www.ars-grin.gov/duke/

FDA Announcements and Statements on Dietary Supplements
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/supplmnt.html

FDA Guide to Choosing Medical Treatments
http://www.fda.gov//oashi/aids/fdaguide.html

Real Age – a nice website with information on maintaining your overall health. Take their test! You have to sign in, establish a password and give them your e-mail. We think its worth it but read their privacy policy before you sign up.
http://www.realage.com

National Center for Biotechnology Information – a national clearinghouse for medical information. A part of the National Institutes of Health.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

National Library of Medicine – a research database for medical literature.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov

University of Texas Center for Alternative Therapies
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Complementary/Integrative Medicine Education Resources

Optio Dentistry™ Patient Education
This is a free online educational tool designed to help patients understand the step-by-step process involved in the treatments they need and is available on the Dentists on Main website by clicking HERE.


 

This is a list of sites that supply some of the products that I discussed in the text.

Biotene – this company produces products that aid people with dry mouth.
http://www.biotene.net

Biotenekits.com – for your online purchases of Biotene products.
http://mail.laclede.com/WebInter.nsf/webstores-Frame?OpenFrameset

Invisilign – the company that is responsible for the new invisible tray system for adult orthodontics. http://www.invisalign.com

Sonicare We recommend Sonicare toothbrush for all of our patients. Here’s a link to the Sonicare site. Philips - Sonicare

Crest has a great site with lots of varied information. Crest


If you’re visiting our website because you’re looking for a dentist in the Rochester area, here’s some links to organizations and information on Rochester.

A very useful site with lots of Rochester news and information. The site also features links to useful organizations if you are new to the area or a lifelong resident.
http://www.rochestermichigan.com

This site is sponsored by the Rochester Downtown Development Authority. If you are looking for an “official” site on our city this is it.
http://www.downtownrochestermi.com

Rochester Hills Public Library http://www.rhpl.org/

Real Estate in and around Rochester, MI Southeast Michigan Real Estate Listings

The Oakland Press Newspaper http://www.theoaklandpress.com/

The Rochester Eccentric Newspaper
http://www.hometownlife.com/Rochester/News.asp

Here is the link for the Rochester Public Schools http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us

If you are looking for statistical data on Rochester this would be a great site to access.
http://www.city-data.com/city/Rochester-Michigan.html

Here is a great site to use no matter what you are looking for. From pre-screened businesses to tickets for area events this is a useful site to visit.
http://rochestermi.areaguides.net/