Uptown Dental Associates

In addition to our own website, there are other sites on the Web that provide interesting and helpful dental information. Because we are committed to improving the oral healthcare knowledge of our patients, we are providing the following selection of links to other sites you might find interesting and informative. We have grouped some of the links into various categories to provide quick access to the topics of greatest interest to you.

If you have a suggestion for a new link, please send us an email, as we are always looking for good resources to pass along to our valued patients and visitors to our website. We hope you find these sites helpful!

Academy of General Dentistry
The AGD’s consumer information section provides information on more than 50 oral dental health topics.

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
General information on cosmetic dentistry and what it can do for you.

American Academy of Periodontology
Frequently asked questions about periodontal (gum) disease and implants compiled by the American Academy of Periodontology.

American Dental Association
Provides information for the general public including dental care articles, dental insurance information, and information for students interested in dentistry.

Conscious Sedation
Conscious Sedation Dentistry is an excellent solution for high-fear patients and those who avoid dental work. Provides information on how conscious sedation works and who is a candidate, as well as many patient testimonials.

Lumineers
Lumineers are revolutionizing cosmetic dentistry. These contact-thin porcelain veneers are conservative, permanent, and painless. Provides information about Lumineers and an extensive before and after gallery.

Invisalign
Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth, without braces. It works through a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing.

Beyond Fear (Dental Phobia Self Help)
Clear and concise information on how you can overcome dental anxiety.

Floss.com
Contains a wide variety of dental health information, including articles on women's dental health issues, child dental care information, halitosis (bad breath) section, and new dental product information.

Glossary of Dental Terms
American Dental Association’s comprehensive reference provides a glossary of dental terms as they relate to the public.

Tobacco and Cancer
Resource for those who want to stop smoking, as well as other information on cancer. Smoking greatly increases a person's chances of oral cancers.

QuitAssist
Site providing expert information on quitting smoking.

Sonicare
Learn how the Sonicare toothbrush creates an indescribable clean feeling, the benefits you can expect, and even take a factory tour.

Oral-B
Oral-B developed this learning center for dental health education to promote oral care habits that are essential to the lifelong health of teeth and gums. The site includes information and advice for children, adults, and dental health teachers.