'For The Dental Patient' is a full page of oral health information that dentists can copy as a handout for their patients.

'For The Dental Patient' is prepared by the American Dental Association in cooperation with The Journal of the American Dental Association and the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs. Unlike other portions of JADA, this page may be clipped and copied as a handout for patients, without first obtaining reprint permission from the ADA Publishing Division. Any other use, copying or distribution, whether in printed or electronic form, is strictly prohibited without prior written consent of the ADA Publishing Division.

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Dental Sealants: Preventing and Halting Decay (March 2008)  | PDF file/45k

Gingival Recession: Causes and Treatment (October 2007) | PDF file/136k

A Look at Toothbrushes (September 2007) | PDF file/77k

Thumb Sucking and Pacifier Use (August 2007) | PDF file/112k

Oral Moisturizers: Products That Can Help Relieve Dry Mouth (July 2007) | PDF file/86k

Antibiotics and Your Heart: New Guidelines from the American Heart Association
(June 2007) | PDF file/80k

Osteoporosis Medications and the Risk of Developing Jaw Complications (May 2007)
| PDF file/78k

Braces: Straighter Teeth Can Improve Oral Health (April 2007) | PDF file/78k

Fluoride Treatments in the Dental Office (March 2007) | PDF file/80k

Tobacco-Use Cessation: Resources to Help You Quit (February 2007) | PDF file/87k

Infants, Formula and Fluoride (January 2007) | PDF file/78k

Protecting Teeth with Mouthguards (December 2006) | PDF file/98k

Digital Radiographs: Imaging Technology for the Dental Office (November 2006)
| PDF file/80k

Dental Radiographs: A Diagnostic Tool (October 2006) | PDF file/90k

Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid (September 2006) | PDF file/184k

Grills, 'Grillz' and Fronts (August 2006) | PDF file/77k

Bisphosphonate Medications and Your Oral Health (July 2006) | PDF file/78k

Dental Care While Traveling (June 2006) | PDF file/78k

Surfing for Substance: Evaluating Oral Health Information on the Internet (May 2006)
| PDF file/81k

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body (April 2006) | PDF file/78k

Toothbrush Care, Cleaning and Replacement (March 2006) | PDF file/42k

What is the ADA Seal of Acceptance? (February 2006) | PDF file/66k

Tooth Eruption: The Permanent Teeth (January 2006) | PDF file/77k

Fluoride: Nature's Cavity Fighter (December 2005) | PDF file/47k

Tooth Eruption: The Primary Teeth (November 2005) | PDF file/74k

Methamphetamine Use and Oral Health (October 2005) | PDF file/54k

Your Dental Benefits: What You Should Know (September 2005) | PDF file/33k

Burning Mouth Syndrome (August 2005) | PDF file/31k

When a Filling Needs to be Replaced (July 2005) | PDF file/32k

How Medications Can Affect Your Oral Health (June 2005) | PDF file/30k

Dealing with Dry Mouth (May 2005) | PDF file/37k

Do You Grind Your Teeth? (April 2005) | PDF file/29k

Canker Sores and Cold Sores (March 2005) | PDF file/33k

Dental Implants: An Option for Replacing Missing Teeth (February 2005) | PDF file/35k

Treating Periodontal Diseases (January 2005) | PDF file/30k

Need Holiday Gift Ideas? (December 2004) | PDF file/38k

Looking for a Dental Project for School? (November 2004) | PDF file/43k

Missing a Tooth? (October 2004) | PDF file/49k

Careers in Dentistry: Learn More About Dental Laboratory Technology (September 2004)
| PDF file/49k

Back-to-School Checkup (August 2004) | PDF file/40k

The Importance of Using Mouthguards (July 2004) | PDF file/45k

Have a Checkup Before Your Travel (June 2004) | PDF file/113k

Here Comes the Bride... and Her Teeth Are Nice and Bright (May 2004) | PDF file/58k

Careers in Dentistry (April 2004) | PDF file/42k

From Baby Bottle to Cup: Choose Training Cups Carefully, Use Them Temporarily
(March 2004) | PDF file/44k

Considering a Career as a Dentist? (February 2004) | PDF file/39k

Pregnant? Tips for Keeping Your Smile Healthy (January 2004) | PDF file/36k

Sensitive Teeth: Causes and Treatment (December 2003) | PDF file/40k

Your Dental Insurance: What You Should Know (October 2003) | PDF file/32k

The Facts About Bottled Water (September 2003) | PDF file/29k

Improving Your Smile with Dental Veneers (August 2003) | PDF file/30k

Kicking the Habit: Keeping Your Smile Healthy (May 2003) | PDF file/32k

Do You Have a Cracked Tooth? (April 2003) | PDF file/27k

Does Your Filling Need Replacing? (March 2003) | PDF file/31k

Treating Periodontal Disease: Scaling and Root Planing (February 2003) | PDF file/32k

What You Should Know about Bad Breath (January 2003) | PDF file/32k

Eating Habits That Can Harm Teeth (December 2002) | PDF file/30k

Buying Oral Care Products (November 2002) | PDF file/34k

Do You Have Dry Mouth? (October 2002) | PDF file/24k

Diabetes and Oral Health (September 2002) | PDF file/92k

Tooth-Colored Fillings (August 2002) | PDF file/99k

Oral Care for Cancer Patients (July 2002) | PDF file/90k

Diet and Tooth Decay (April 2002) | PDF file/121k

Baby's First Teeth (February 2002) | PDF file/110k

Preventing Periodontal Disease (September 2001) | PDF file/30k

Do You Need a Mouthguard? (July 2001) | PDF file/144k

Anesthesia for the Dental Visit (May 2001) | PDF file/30k

Root Canal Treatments (March 2001) | PDF file/175k

Oral Piercing and Health (January 2001) | PDF file/108k

Dental Implants: A Treatment Option for Replacing Lost Teeth
(November 2000) | PDF file/63k

Oral Cancer: How to Protect Yourself (September 2000) | PDF file/45k

Basic Oral Health Care (July 2000) | PDF file/61k

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