Dr Jed's Health Resources
Inaccurate and out-of-date health information is frequently found on the internet.
These Web sites have recent and credible information about your health.
Overall Health
- Centers
for Disease Control
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is a government organization that aims to improve
health and quality of life by preventing illness and injury. The CDC Web site has
extensive information on health topics ranging from diseases to workplace safety.
- National
Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a Federal agency conducting and supporting
medical research. The NIH Web site has comprehensive information on many health
topics as well as information on current research.
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HealthFinder (DHHS)
HealthFinder.gov was developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
to disseminate health information to consumers. The Web site features many interactive
tools for personalized health advice.
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National Health Observances
This section of the HealthFinder Web site profiles the days, weeks or months dedicated
to raising awareness of particular health concerns.
- KidsHealth
As the name suggests, KidsHealth provides reader-friendly health information for
children. KidsHealth contains three sections adapting information for parents, kids
and teenagers.
Dental Health
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American Dental Association
The American Dental Association (ADA) is the world's largest and oldest dental association.
The organization was formed in 1859 and has over 155,000 dentist members. The ADA
Web site includes an A-Z listing of health topics affecting oral health.
- Children’s
Dental Health Project
The Children's Dental Health Project (CDHP) is an advocacy group working to advance policies that improve children's access to oral health. The CDHP Web site has news on the latest issues affecting children's oral health and resources for children's health information.
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National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) aims to improve oral health through research, research training and distribution of health information. The NIDCR Web site has publications and information on many common dental afflictions.
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Samuel Harris National Museum
The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, based in Baltimore, MD, is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institute. This dental health museum has interactive exhibits that feature the history of dentistry and modern dental research.
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The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) partners with states and communities to address children's oral health issues. The OHRC Web site has educational resources for parents and educators.