Edmonton Alberta Dentist, Dr. Kim Boldt

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!

VELscope
A new method in early detection of precancerous or cancerous oral tissues. The light causes normal cells to flouresce green, while abnormal cells absorb the light and appear dark marroon.

Lumineers
As advertised in magazines, Lumineers are porcelain coverings bonded to the surface of anterior teeth.

The Wisdom Tooth
Offers information in a simple format on proper brushing and flossing.Oral concerns from tooth grinding to denture care are covered, as are child dental care issues.

Kids Health
The largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Sections for parents, teens, and kids.

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.

WebMD
The world's leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information. Providing credible health information, supportive community, and educational services by blending award-winning expertise in content, community services, expert commentary, and medical review.

Healthy People 2010
Provides a framework for prevention for the Nation. It is a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish national goals to reduce these threats.

Invisalign
Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth, without braces. It works through a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.