Dental Health Information
"For the Dental Patient" is prepared by the American Dental Association (ADA) in cooperation with The Journal of the American Dental Association and the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs. This list and the linked articles appear by permission of the ADA. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view these files and you may need to enable browser pop-ups.
Root Canal Treatments (March 2001 ) | PDF file/175k
Anesthesia for the Dental Visit (May 2001) | PDF file/30k
Sensitive Teeth: Causes and Treatment (December 2003) | PDF file/40k
Basic Oral Health Care (July 2000) | PDF file/61k
Preventing Periodontal Diseases (September 2001) | PDF file/30k
Treating Periodontal Diseases (January 2005) | PDF file/30k
Diabetes and Oral Health (September 2002) | PDF file/92k
Antibiotics and Your Heart: New Guidelines from the American Heart Association (July 2007) | PDF file/80k
Osteoporosis Medications and the Risk of Developing Jaw Complications (May 2007) | PDF file/78k
Fluoride: Nature's Tooth Decay Fighter (January 2009) | PDF file/234k
Diet and Tooth Decay (April 2002) | PDF file/121k
Protecting Teeth with Mouthguards (December 2003) | PDF file/98k