Orthodontic Websites
The American Association of Orthodontists is made up of only orthodontists, highly-trained specialists in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. This website will provide information on the dental specialty of orthodontics, the benefits of orthodontic treatment for children and adults, and the training that an orthodontist must complete.
In this site, you will find a section of "Myths and Facts" of braces, including the important differences of having your orthodontic treatment performed by either a general dentist or an orthodontist.
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.
Provides information for the general public including dental care articles, dental insurance information, and information for students interested in dentistry.
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.
Other Interesting Websites
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.
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).
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.
Free parenting resources, child safety tips, child health questions, and more. This is the parenting resource site for the broadcast television series Kids Healthworks developed in conjunction with the American Academy of Pediatrics and currently airing on Discovery Health Channel.
A non-profit volunteer medical services organization providing reconstructive surgery and related health care to indigent children and young adults in developing countries and the United States. Operation Smile provides education and training around the world to physicians and other health care professionals to achieve long-term self-sufficiency.