Dr. Shanaman's Dental Links

American Dental Association - the professional association of dentists committed to the public's oral health, ethics, science and professional advancement.

Animated-Teeth.com - provides explanations and animations about these dental topics and procedures.

Healthy Teeth - From baby teeth to braces, Healthy Teeth is all about what goes on inside your mouth. Produced by dentists for elementary aged kids curious about the "why?" of oral health.

American Dental Hygienists’ Association - Our mission is to advance the art and science of dental hygiene, and to promote the highest standards of education and practice in the profession.

Pennsylvania Oral Health Program - The mission of the Oral Health Program is to promote good oral health as an integral part of the well-being of all Pennsylvania citizens, reinforcing the concept that you can not be truly healthy without good oral health. The program puts special emphasis on populations that have limited access to dental preventive and treatment sources and information.

DentalPlans.com - Search, compare and choose from more than 30 national and regional money-saving discount dental plans.

University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry - Penn Dental Medicine will advance oral health throughout the world by fostering leaders in research, education, and dental care. The School will provide an atmosphere in which dentistry is continuously improved through innovation, research, and access to care.

Boston University School of Dentistry - Boston University School of Dental Medicine provides excellent education to dental professionals throughout their careers; to shape the future of dental medicine and dental education through research; to offer excellent health care services to the community; participates in community activities; and fosters a respectful and supportive environment.

Temple University Dental School - The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry provides excellence and innovation in the education and continued development of clinically competent general dentists, the provision of high quality oral health care services and preventive programs to the community, and the pursuit of scholarly activities and research leading to new scientific discoveries in dentistry.

Medline Plus - MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to medical journal articles. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.

Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice - An online journal that utilizes a variety of Internet technologies to convey information to its readership. The mission of the journal is to provide a peer-reviewed, visionary forum for oral health care and related professionals to contribute to the dental literature for practicing dental professionals. The guiding principle of the journal is to lead dental professionals to new thinking for the twenty-first century with content that is sound in principle and science.