dental Links Dr beasley

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. We hope you find these sites helpful! OKC Dental Questions

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

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

Oklahoma Dental Association
Provides information about dental health and events specific to the state of Oklahoma.

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

Periodontal (Gum) Disease & Implants

American Academy of Periodontology
Frequently asked questions about periodontal (gum) disease and implants compiled by the American Academy of Periodontology.

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

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Provides excellent information pediatric dentistry for parents with young children.

Mouth Power
This site is an interactive educational experience resulting in a working knowledge of oral anatomy and an understanding of the effects of foods, oral hygiene habits, and cigarette and spit tobacco use on oral health.

Charitable Dental Organizations
The following links provide information about dental charitable causes

Oklahoma Dental Foundation
Local foundation that is dedicated to improving the oral health of all Oklahomans by funding scientific research, supporting dental education, and increasing patient access to care.

Oral Health America
A non-profit organization whose goal is to increase public awareness of oral health's importance to total health.

Operation Smile
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.

Affordable Financing Options
The following links offer information about creating payment plans for your dental treatment.

CareCredit
CareCredit, a GE Money Company, gives you convenient payment options so you can get the procedure you want, when you want it.

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.

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Working to expose Big Tobacco's lies, the Campaign reveals the truth about
the deadly effects of smoking, tobacco's corporate public relations campaigns to convince the public that it is a reformed industry, and the advertising and marketing tactics tobacco companies use to entice youth as their new customers.

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.