Research Guides: Dental Hygiene Theory II: Health Resource Websites

Background Information

While these sources do not all necessarily contain evidence-based research articles, they can be really good for background information on your topic.

MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
From the National Institutes of HealthNational Institutes of Health

Patients with Special Needs

Special Needs
From the University of Washington School of Dentistry: dental care tip sheets for professionals and medical information sheets about many special needs.

Government Resources

HIV & Oral Health

HIV Testing in the Oral Health Care Setting
From the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute.
HIVdent
"HIVDENT is a not-for-profit coalition of concerned health care professionals committed to assuring access to high quality oral health care services for adults, adolescents, and children living with HIV disease."

Maternal & Children Oral Health

National Maternal & Child Oral Health Resource Center
"A national center serving the maternal and child health community with high-quality oral health technical assistance, training, and resources."
Oral Health Services for Children and Adolecents with Special Health Care Needs: A Resource Guide
Annotated lists of materials, and organizations on topics including continuing education for professionals, financing of care, disease prevention, and early intervention strategies.