Dr. Christopher Barnes

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.

If you have a suggestion for a new link, please send us an email, as we are always looking for good resources to pass along to our valued patients and visitors to our website. We hope you find these sites helpful!

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

Academy of General Dentistry
The AGD’s consumer information site "Know Your Teeth" provides information on more than 50 oral dental health topics.

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

Texas Dental Association
The Texas Dental Association web site has information on general oral health, financial help and dental insurance.

Dallas County Dental Society
The Dallas County Dental Society is a professional organization for dentists. The web site is dedicated to its members as well as the patients and communities they serve.

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
General information on cosmetic dentistry and what it can do for you.

American Dental Hygienists' Association
Covers a wide variety of dental topics. Particularly beneficial is the online newsletter which features an oral health FAQ section and an online quiz.

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Baylor College of Dentistry (BCOD)

Floss.com
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.

Glossary of Dental Terms
American Dental Association’s comprehensive reference provides a glossary of dental terms as they relate to the public.

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.

Crest Kids
Learn how to get your kids interested in learning about dental health, gum disease and cavities. Includes tips for tykes, parent’s guide, product information, and games.

Oral Health Care & Products
Links to sites providing helpful information on oral health and home care products patients can use to maintain optimum oral health.

Crest
One of the world's most trusted brands in dental products.

Oral-B
Oral-B developed this learning center for dental health education to promote oral care habits that are essential to the lifelong health of teeth and gums. The site includes information and advice for children, adults, and dental health teachers.

Colgate
Trusted resource for dental health information and oral care products.

Sonicare
Learn how the Sonicare toothbrush creates an indescribable clean feeling, the benefits you can expect, and even take a factory tour.

Other Interesting Websites
Other sites of interest on the Web.

Healthy Smiles 2010
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.

National Museum of Dentistry
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.

Periodontal (Gum) Disease & Implants

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

Teeth Whitening
Information about various professional teeth whitening products.

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.

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.