Ridgewood Dental- Links

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!

Zoom!
The Zoom! In-Office Whitening System uses proprietary technology to whiten your teeth an average of eight shades in about one hour while you relax at your dentist’s office. Zoom! teeth whitening is a popular procedure on ABC's reality television show Extreme Makeover.

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.

General Dental Websites
The following links provide some good general information on dentistry.

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

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

Oral Health Care & Products
Links to sites providing helpful information on oral health and home care products patients can use to maintain optimum oral health.

Crest
One of the world's most trusted brands in dental products.

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.

Other Interesting Websites
Other sites of interest on the Web.

Healthy Smiles 2010
A program with a goal to combat America’s Oral Health Epidemic by improving the oral health of more than 50 million American children and their families by the year 2010.

National Museum of Dentistry
The museum, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, is a lively national center
where visitors learn the importance of a healthy smile and are fascinated
by the rich history of dentistry.

Children
Here are some fun and entertaining dental related sites for children (and parents).

Kids Health
The largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Sections for parents, teens, and kids.

Cosmetic Dentistry

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

Tobacco Information (Quit smoking!)
Several resources and information to help those who smoke to quit. Smoking is terribly harmful to your teeth and a healthy smile.

QuitAssist
Site providing expert information on quitting smoking.

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.