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Patient Education Resources

Oral health information for patients is readily available from one of the many resources available on this page.

  Brochures and Fact Sheets
  Diabetes
  A Diabetes Management Guide for the Dental Hygienist
  'Control the ABCs of Diabetes' poster
  Diabetes and Periodontal Disease
Patient guide from the National Institute of Dental Research
   
  General Information
  Flossing and Brushing
An illustrated guide to flossing and Brushing from the California Dental Hygienists’ Association.
  Total Health Starts with Your Smile
Fact sheet from the California Dental Hygienists’ Association
  The Mouth Body Connection
Brochure from the American Academy of Periodontology explaining the connections between oral health and general health.
  Tooth Whitening
A fact sheet from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association on tooth whitening.
  Want Some Life Saving Advice? Ask Your Dental Hygienist About Understanding and Eliminating Bad Breath.
A fact sheet from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.
   
  Children
  Want Some Life Saving Advice? Ask Your Dental Hygienist About Proper Oral Health Care for Children
Fact Sheet on Oral Healthcare for Children from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association
   
  Women
  Women and Periodontal Disease
Brochure form the American Academy of Periodontology outlining women’s oral health issues from pregnancy through menopause.
  Pre-mature Births: Know the Facts and Stats
Fact Sheet from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association
   
  Seniors
  How to Keep a Healthy Smile for Life
Consumer information on senior dental health issues from the American Academy of Periodontology.
   
  Oral Cancer
  Oral Cancer Facts at CDC
   
  Appointment Information
  Want Some Life Saving Advice? Ask Your Dental Hygienist What to Expect From a Dental Hygiene Appointment
Fact sheet from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association on what to look for in a dental hygiene appointment.
   
   
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