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Adult Health Literacy Report

The Health Literacy of America’s Adults is the first release of the National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL) health literacy results. The results are based on assessment tasks designed specifically to measure the health literacy of adults living in the United States.

American Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors

A national non-profit organization representing the directors and staff of state public health agency programs for oral health. It was organized in 1948 and is one of 17 affiliates of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.

American Dental Association

Founded in 1859, the not-for-profit American Dental Association is the nation's largest dental association, representing more than 157,000 dentist members. Since then, the American Dental Association has grown to become the leading source of oral health related information for dentists and their patients. They are committed to its members and to the improvement of oral health for the public. Their vision is to be the recognized leader on oral health with its mission to help all members succeed.

Association of Public Health Dentistry

Founded in 1937, the American Association of Public Health Dentistry provides a focus for meeting the challenge to improve oral health. AAPHD membership is open to all individuals concerned with improving the oral health of the public.

CDC Division of Oral Health

The CDC’s Division of Oral Health works to improve the oral health of the nation and reduce inequalities in oral health by helping states improve their oral health programs, extending the use of proven strategies to prevent oral disease, enhancing efforts to monitor oral diseases, such as dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal infections (gum disease), contributing to the scientific knowledge-base regarding oral health and disease, and guiding infection control in dentistry.

Children's Oral Health Month

This is the Children’s Oral Health Month proclamation for the state of New Mexico dated February, 2017.

Children's Oral Health Month Proclamation

This is the “Children’s Oral Health Month” proclamation for the state of New Mexico dated January 20, 2015.

City of Santa Fe

This is the official City of Santa Fe government website, the oldest capital in the United States. This website provides information and online services for residents of, businesses in, and visitors to Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Community Water Fluoridation

For 65 years, community water fluoridation has been a safe and healthy way to effectively prevent tooth decay. CDC has recognized water fluoridation as one of 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century.

Con Alma Foundation

The purpose of the Con Alma Health Foundation website is to improve the health status and access to health care services for all New Mexicans.

Dental Anxiety: 3 Ways to Stop Fearing the Dentist

If you ever get nervous just thinking about going to the dentist, you’re not alone. Perhaps you’re scared the visit might hurt or you haven’t been in a while and not sure what the dentist will find.

Dental Sealants

This manual is designed to assist health professionals in initiating and implementing a school-based dental sealant program to help prevent dental caries in children and adolescents.

Detecting Oral Cancer

A routine visit to my ADA dentist saved my life. I am a four-year survivor of oral cancer. I am married, 47 years old and the mother of two girls, ages 10 and 12. I am not a smoker or drinker, and have been in good health my entire life. In 2000, during a teeth cleaning, my dentist, Dr. Phillip Sacks in Woodland Hills, California, discovered precancerous white spots on my tongue.

Flouride in Water

Adding fluoride to public water supplies is a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay and has played a major role in in improving the public’s dental health for 70 years.

KOB Interview Regarding Children's Dental Health Month

This is Channel 4 KOB’s Erica Zuko's Interview with Dr. Jeremiah Dye regarding children’s dental health month.

New Mexico Dental Hygienists' Association

Our mission is to represent dental hygienists in continuing to improve the oral health of our community by being innovative in increasing access to quality oral healthcare.

Pregnant? 9 Questions You May Have About Your Dental Health

If you’re already brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between your teeth once a day, keep up the good work! If not, there’s no better time to start, as poor habits during pregnancy have been associated with premature delivery, intrauterine growth restriction, gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.

Presbyterian Medical Services

At Presbyterian Medical Services, we believe that the best way to improve community health and well-being is for everyone to work together. To that end, we work collaboratively with community groups, school districts, local providers, hospitals and governments at every level.

Santa Fe Public School District

This website provides information and links to resources regarding a variety of subjects related to the Santa Fe Public School system for students, parents, board of education, and the community.

Smile Contest Entry by KOAT

The Truth About Sugary Drinks and Your Smile

Sweetened beverages have become a treat that many Americans have every day. The truth is that these drinks are not healthy, especially for our dental health and smiles.

Three Tips for Healthy Summer Smiles

Summer sun brings summer fun. While warm months are perfect for spending time together, summer vacation can also throw off your usual dental routine. There are three ways to prevent summertime tooth decay.

Villa Teresa Catholic Clinic

The Villa Therese Catholic Clinic is a private organization under religious auspices offering its services to the poor of Santa Fe, regardless of age, race, creed, gender, ethnicity or national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

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