Wisdom Tooth Problems

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

Academy of General Dentistry
211 East Chicago Avenue
Suite 900
Chicago, Illinois  60611-1999
Phone:	1-888-243-3368
Fax:	(312) 440-0559
Web Address:	www.knowyourteeth.com
The Academy of General Dentistry is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping dentists stay up to date in the dental profession through continuing education. The organization also provides consumers with information on oral health care.
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL  60018-5701
Phone:	1-800-822-6637 (847) 678-6200
Fax:	(847) 678-6286
Web Address:	www.aaoms.org
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is an organization of dental surgeons who promote quality patient care and education. The AAOMS provides public and patient information on dental surgery and dental problems.
American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL  60611-2678
Phone:	(312) 440-2500
Web Address:	www.ada.org
The American Dental Association (ADA), the professional membership organization of practicing dentists, provides information about oral health care for children and adults. The ADA can also help you find a dentist in your area.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD  20892-2190
Phone:	(301) 402-7364
Fax:	(301) 480-4098
E-mail:	nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov
Web Address:	www.nidcr.nih.gov
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is a governmental agency that provides information about oral, dental, and craniofacial health. By conducting and supporting research, the NIDCR aims to promote health, prevent diseases and conditions, and develop new diagnostics and therapeutics.

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Author:	Jeannette Curtis	Last Updated: September 25, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist
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