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Dentists - Website
Oral health is an area that needs to be emphisised more in underserved
communities. Like other health workers, there is a shortage of denists
in disadvantaged communities. In areas where there is inadequate
access to oral health facilities, resources to maintain oral health,
and unfloridated water, there is a high prevalence of oral ailments
and dental carries. To ensure preventative care of oral health,
follow-up oral care must be provided by physicians, nurses, social
workers , and other health care professionals.
Dental Hygenists - Website
In denist shortage areas, dental hygenists may be the only source
of oral health. Although are not qualified to diagnose disease and
execute surgical procedures, they can educate patients and health
workers on oral health maintainance and preventative measures of
oral ailments.
Organization Links
Academy of General
Dentistry (AGD) - Dental information for the consumer and dentist.
American Dental Association
- ADA Online - Access to news, publications, and products and
services related to dental health.
American
Independent Dentist's Association - Dedicated to the survival
of the concept of optimal care in dentistry. Working to re-engineer
organized dentistry and bring new tools to the education of patients.
American Academy
of Oral Medicine - An organization of health care professionals
concerned with the oral health of medically compromised individuals.
American Dental Hygienists'
Association - ADHA is the largest professional organization
representing the interests of dental hygienists.
American Association of
Public Health Dentistry - Open to any individual or group dedicated
to the oral health of the public.
American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry - The AAPD is the membership organization representing
the specialty of pediatric dentistry.
Minority Resources
American
Association of Women Dentists - Dedicated to enhancing and promoting
participation and leadership for women in organized dentistry.
Hispanic
Dental Association - An organization focusing on the Hispanic
dental professional as well as the promotion of the good oral health
of Hispanic communities.
National Dental
Association - The NDA is the the premier dental organization
for ethnic minorities..
Employment Resources
Dentists Jobs
DDS Resources
- One of the few nationwide dentist recruiting firms that specializes
in permanent dental placements for American and Foreign dentists.
Other Links for Dentistry
National
Health Service Corps Resources for Dentists
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