Basic Dental Care

References

Citations

  1. Arbes SJ Jr, et al. (2001). Environmental tobacco smoke and periodontal disease in the United States. American Journal of Public Health, 91(2): 253–257.

  2. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (2004). Clinical guidelines on infant oral health care. Available online: http://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/G_InfantOralHealthCare.pdf.

  3. Aligne CA, et al. (2003). Association of pediatric dental caries with passive smoking. JAMA, 289(10): 1258–1264.

  4. Robinson PG, et al. (2007). Manual versus powered toothbrushing for oral health. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (1).

  5. American Dental Association (2007). Smoking (Tobacco) Cessation: Frequently Asked Questions. Available online: http://www.ada.org/public/topics/smoking_tobacco_faq.asp.

Other Works Consulted

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (2004). Policy on dental bleaching for child and adolescent patients. Available online: http://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/P_Bleaching.pdf.

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (2004). Policy on the dental home. Available online: http://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/P_DentalHome.pdf.

  • American Dental Association (2005). ADA statement on the safety and effectiveness of tooth whitening products. ADA Positions and Statements. Available online: http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/positions/statements/whiten2.asp.

  • Donly KJ, Stookey GK (2004). Topical fluoride therapy. In NO Harris, F Garcia-Godoy, eds., Primary Preventive Dentistry, 6th ed., pp. 241–283. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.

  • Douglass JM, et al. (2004). A practical guide to infant oral health. American Family Physician, 70(11): 2113–2120.


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Author: Jeannette CurtisLast Updated: May 22, 2007
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist

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