WEB AND INTERNET SITES

Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry

Compendium strives to rapidly and accurately disseminate evidence-based research, emerging technologies, and CRO trial outcomes, and to translate this information into clinical applications.

DentalTown

Features articles of current professional interest, discussion forums, links to equipment suppliers and continuing education. Many sites features require (free) registration.

Dental Hygiene Education

A comprehensive, professional and well-organized site created and maintained by Margaret Fehrenbach, M. Sc. Everything for the dental hygienist is here, with an emphasis on the U.S.

Hardin Meta Directory: Dental Hygiene

Links to lists of dental web resources. Emphasis is on academic, professional and public-service sites.

Hygienetown

A community for dental hygienists. The magazine has useful articles on research and clinical summaries.

Inside Dental Assisting

Inside Dental Hygiene

National Institutes of Health

A U.S. A-Z index of health resources, clinical trials, Medline Plus and health topics.

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

A U.S. site helping the general public improve their oral, dental and craniofacial health.

Oral Health (CDC: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – U.S.)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS

American Academy of Periodontology

American Dental Hygienists Association

British Columbia Dental Hygienists Association

Canadian Dental Assistants’ Association  

Canadian Dental Hygienists Association  

College of Dental Hygienists of British Columbia  

College of Dental Surgeons of BC  

International Federation of Dental Hygienists  

International Association for Dental Research  

National Centre for Dental Hygiene Research  

EXAMINATIONS

American Dental Association National Board Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE)

Centre for the American exams. Sample test found under "Exam Preparation Material"

National Dental Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB)

National Dental Hygiene Certification Board (NDHCB)

Information about the Blueprint for the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination; Includes competencies, exam questions and a French-English lexicon.